Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드 by Alex King

Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드 by Alex King is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 철상 in 완구, 게임 및 취미 제품 디자인 Competition Category.

철완구· 2021

Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드

by Alex King

Client: A&J Design

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 완구 Category

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The Design

About Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드

본 디자인은 팬데믹 기간 동안 노년층이 카드 게임을 편안하게 즐길 수 있도록 특별히 개발되었다. 재택근무로 젊은 세대가 조부모와 보내는 시간이 늘어난 점을 고려하여 제작되었다. 포커 카드는 부드럽고 매끄러운 고급 용지에 인쇄되어 적은 힘으로도 손쉽게 카드를 섞을 수 있다. 좌측 상단과 우측 하단의 산세리프 글자는 확대되어 있어 감각 능력이 저하된 사용자도 명확하게 읽을 수 있다. 타원형 원목 거치대가 함께 제공되어 빅투, 차이니즈 포커, 매칭 게임 등을 온 가족이 함께 즐기기에 최적화된 디자인이다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Pokermate Deluxe 거치대 포함 포커 카드, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

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