Design industry unites to support Crisis at Christmas with limited-edition playing cards
London-based design agency Red Dot Studio has brought together a diverse lineup of leading creatives to co-create a limited-edition deck of Christmas-themed playing cards
London-based design agency Red Dot Studio has brought together a diverse lineup of leading creatives to co-create a limited-edition deck of Christmas-themed playing cards
The project supports Crisis at Christmas, an annual campaign providing warmth, companionship and essential services for people experiencing homelessness.
Celebrating both creativity and compassion, 54 artists, illustrators, designers and typographers, including renowned names such as Jean Jullien, Anthony Burrill, Neville Brody and Koto Studio, were invited to reinterpret the iconic playing card. Each contributor worked within a simple brief: create a festive design using only black and red, resulting in an eclectic, bold and expressive collection.
The finished set, aptly titled Christmas Cards, celebrates a breadth of typographic explorations to character-driven illustrations, each card reflecting the distinctive style of its creator. Partners Identity Print and Fedrigoni produced the deck to a premium finish on Fedrigoni’s just released ‘Playing Card’ stock.
As part of their commitment to the initiative, Red Dot Studio and all creative contributors are donating to Crisis for every card created. All profits from the sale of the decks will go directly to Crisis, helping fund year-round support for individuals facing homelessness.
“ This project is a testament to the generosity and spirit of the design community ,” said Christian Eager, Creative Director and Founder of Red Dot Studio. “ Bringing together so many talented creatives for a collective cause has been incredibly energising. Each card feels like a gift in its own right, and we’re proud that the proceeds will help Crisis continue its vital work at Christmas and beyond .”
The Christmas Cards deck is available to purchase exclusively via Red Dot Studio’s website, offering design lovers, collectors and supporters of Crisis a meaningful way to give back this season.
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