Dreams Cártaí Imeartha by Efsane Selin Erdogan

Dreams Cártaí Imeartha by Efsane Selin Erdogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Grafach Competition Category.

Cré-umhaGrafaic· 2026

Dreams Cártaí Imeartha

by Efsane Selin Erdogan

Client: Studioefs

Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Grafaic Category

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The Design

About Dreams Cártaí Imeartha

Is paca coincheapúil cártaí imeartha é Dreams a fhiosraíonn an gaol idir an ailtireacht agus an ealaín trí scéalaíocht amhairc. Cuireann gach cárta duine cruthaitheach i láthair agus léiríonn sé conas a ghluaiseann an tsamhlaíocht trasna disciplíní. Tá an paca beartaithe le haghaidh súgartha, foghlama agus taispeána. Sa chéad eagrán tá Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Rene Magritte agus Salvador Dali, ag nascadh ailtireacht na nua-aoiseachta le healaín an osréalachais. Tá na 52 cárta clóite le clódóireacht fhritseach ar pháipéar croí carbóin 300 gsm agus gearrtha le dísle ina gceann is ina gceann. Tá an bosca déanta as cairtchlár docht atá clúdaithe le páipéar uigeach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Dreams Cártaí Imeartha Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Dreams Cártaí Imeartha ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Dreams Cártaí Imeartha riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dreams Playing Card is a conceptual deck that unites architecture and art two refined expressions of imagination. Each card reintroduces a pioneering figure through visual storytelling, inviting users to explore how imagination evolves across disciplines. Designed as a multidisciplinary experience, the deck blends cultural heritage, play, and interaction into a design object that is made to be played, learned from, and displayed.The first edition features Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Rene Magritte, and Salvador Dali, where rational modernism meets surrealist imagination in a playful dialog.
Dimensions & Packaging: Deck Content: 52 cards
Card Size: 73 × 103 mm
Card Material: 300 gsm Koehler carbon core premium playing card paper
Promotional Booklet: 98 pages, A6 size (10.5 × 14.8 cm)
Box Dimensions: 18.2 × 14.4 cm
Color Variants: Available in 3 color options
Print Finish: High-durability, non-transparent matte surface
Tags: playing cards, architect, artist, cultural memory, multidisciplinary, narrative design, storytelling deck, play, learn, display, collectible series, playful learning
Production Technology: The cards are printed on 300 gsm carbon core playing card paper by Koehler, a premium German brand known for its high opacity and durability. This material is commonly used in professional grade decks for its flexibility and non transparency. Produced using offset printing, each card is individually die cut. The box is made from rigid cardboard and wrapped in custom designed textured paper for a refined finish.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to create a concept that contributes to collective memory through design. I observed short attention spans and explored learning through play for adults. Another challenge was curating iconic figures with strong contrasts like modern architecture and surrealism. Ensuring long-lasting paper quality was also critical. These very challenges ultimately defined the project’s originality.
Research: The research began with imagining the artists and architects of the Bauhaus era as friends, even though they did not live in the same period. Based on the principles of art, craft, and architecture from that time, the process involved exploring their most significant projects and symbols from their lives through collage techniques. This approach helped us understand their creative processes and shape the design of Dreams Playing Cards.
Inspiration: Dreams Playing Cards was born from a desire to make the memory of architecture and art more accessible and interactive. The project aims to build a contrasting dialogue between the rational minds of architects like Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, and the surreal visions of artists like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte placing the transformative power of imagination at its core. It offers a collectible experience where thought turns into play and visual narrative.
Project Duration: The project began in November 2024 in Izmir, Turkey, and was launched for sale in April 2025. It combines architects and artists with collectible design to create an interactive and educational experience.
Operation Flow: The Dreams Playing Cards deck is designed for both intellectual and tactile engagement. Users interact with the deck card by card, discovering characters that bridge art and architecture. The experience encourages users to reflect on each card's symbolism, engage in conversations, and learn through play. The cards foster deeper exploration of cultural memory and creative imagination, turning the act of learning into an interactive, shareable, and enjoyable experience.
Team Members: Efsane Selin Erdogan
Ismail Sertac Yılmaz