Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala by Efsane Selin Erdogan

Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala by Efsane Selin Erdogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dikerafikhe, Ditshwantsho le Puisano ka Pono Competition Category.

BoronseKerafikhe· 2026

Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala

by Efsane Selin Erdogan

Client: Studioefs

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Kerafikhe Category

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The Design

About Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala

Dreams ke sehlopha sa dikarete tsa ho bapala tsa mohopolo se hlahlobang kamano pakeng tsa meralo ya meaho le bonono ka dipale tse bonahalang. Karete e nngwe le e nngwe e hlahisa motho ya nang le boqapi mme e bontsha kamoo monahano o tsamayang ka teng ho pholletsa le makala a fapaneng a thuto. Sehlopha sena se etseditswe ho bapala, ho ithuta le ho bontshwa. Khatiso ya pele e na le Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Rene Magritte le Salvador Dali, e kopanya meralo ya meaho ya sejwale-jwale le bonono ba surrealism. Dikarete tse 52 di hatisitswe ka mokgwa wa offset pampiring ya carbon core ya 300 gsm mme e nngwe le e nngwe e sehilwe ka die cut. Lebokose le entswe ka khatebote e thata e phuthetsweng ka pampiri e nang le tekstjhara.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Dreams Dikarete tsa ho Bapala e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

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