What it is:
A multi-part trading card design project completed through research and mood boards, icon development, pattern design, and a finished set of trading cards supported by an instructional pamphlet and presentation board. The student documents the full process and outcomes in a portfolio-ready case study format.
What it demonstrates:
Integration of illustration and graphic design systems, including a clear information hierarchy, consistent layout logic, and a cohesive visual language that scales across multiple deliverables. Demonstrates typographic control, icon clarity, and professional presentation standards appropriate for market-facing work.
Deliverable focus:
A structured trading card layout system using an icon language to communicate energy sources and categorization, supported by a cohesive decorative pattern applied across the card system and instructional materials, plus a presentation board and documented process from ideation through final outcomes.
