Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem by Alex King

Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem by Alex King is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Železná cena A' Design Award in Hračky Competition Category.

ŽelezoHračky· 2021

Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem

by Alex King

Client: A&J Design

Železná cena A' Design Award Winner in Hračky Category

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The Design

About Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem

Tento design byl záměrně vyvinut pro starší osoby, aby si mohly užívat hraní karet během pandemie – mladší dospělí zůstávají doma kvůli práci a mají více času starat se o své prarodiče. Karty jsou vytištěny na kvalitním hladkém papíru, takže hráč potřebuje méně úsilí při míchání. Bezpatkové písmo vytištěné v levém horním a pravém dolním rohu je zvětšeno, aby hráči mohli jasně číst i při snížených smyslových schopnostech. Je to ideální design pro hráče, kteří si rádi zahrají Big Two, čínský poker a pexeso se všemi členy rodiny s oválným dřevěným stojanem.

The Recognition

About the Železná cena A' Design Award

Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem je vítězem Železné ceny A' Design Award, prestižního uznání udělovaného dobrým designům, které splňují profesní a průmyslové požadavky očekávané od dobře navržených výtvorů. Železní vítězové prokazují velké dovednosti, vysokou specializaci, odborné porozumění a tvůrčí kapacitu svých tvůrců. Očekává se, že Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a oblíbeným výtvorem, který je praktický a inovativní. Tento design, který získal Železnou cenu A' Design Award, integruje osvědčené postupy odvětví a má kompetentní technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentem. Pokermate Deluxe Poker s držákem je vážen pro svou důkladnost a je navržen tak, aby poskytoval zlepšení kvality života, která pomáhají činit svět lepším místem.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Poker is printed on a fine and extra smooth paper so that player could use less effort to shuffle. The sans-serif fonts and graphics printed on upper left and lower right corners are being enlarged so that players could read them clearly even if they are in low sensory abilities.Creatively, the focus is now shifted to the amplified numbers, supported by graphical pattern. Simplified signature graphics could be more easily to recognize the cards they have - better encouragement to players.
Dimensions & Packaging: Fine paper, 20cmx45cmx5cm
Tags: poker, universal design, play, game design, product design
Production Technology: The black border printed on the other side offers an enhanced visual impact of each card while playing. The wooden stand is made of solid beech and walnut to offer luxurious play experience which is new to the market. The organic shape of the wooden poker stand builds an emotional attachment with the players. Each player can fill in the slots they preferred with the cards on hand. The inclined design offers a sense of privacy so that players could still have a card shelter without exposing to others. Pokermate Deluxe is the best design for players who enjoy playing Big Two, Chinese Poker and Matching Games with all family members.
Design Challenge: We spent a lot of time to design and test out the best angle and profile for the wooden stand, and gone through plenty of production meetings with the manufacturers in China before actual production.
Research: We gather information through participative design workshop with local older people to learn more about their latent needs iteratively supported by community elderly centre. We notice that older people are less sensitive when they are holding objects such as smart phone, pen, chopsticks and playing cards etc. The wooden stand is made of solid beech and walnut to offer new experience to the market. The organic shape of the wooden poker stand builds an emotional attachment with the players. Each player can fill in the slots they preferred with the cards on hand. The inclined design offers a sense of privacy so that players could still have a card shelter without exposing to others.
Inspiration: Pokermate Deluxe by Journal de Chic is deliberately designed for older persons to enjoy card playing during pandemic – younger adults will stay at home for work and thus to have more time to take care of their grandparents.
Project Duration: 12 months, Hong Kong
Team Members: Alex King
Image Credits: Alex King