Kickstarter: 7 Questions with Jannieke van Geet of Diamon Playing Cards

Currently funding on Kickstarter, the eye-catching Diamon Playing Cards by Artedame Dutch Design Studio features diamond patterns with shades from lime to forest green and cyan to night blue. The diamonds are assembled with mathematical precision to create a harmonious composition.

Fully customs, the traditional courts and pips have been updated to harmonize the theme and pattern with complementary color palette. The theme is translated beautifully and functions incredibly well, making flourishes, fans and shuffles look great!

We managed to catch-up with Jannieke van Geet, founder of Artedame Dutch Design Studio to chat about the inspiration behind Diamon Playing Cards and the design evolution of the deck.

For those of us who don’t know, tell us a little about Artedame Dutch Design Studio?
Our Design Studio has existed for more than 15 years. Arte: stands for 'art' and da me: stands for 'from me'. (So roughly translated: "the art that stands close to me.") Art of mine created for you. The designers who we work with are creative and view each project as a work of art. We share the common passion for creating and are only satisfied when the customer is.

What do you guys love most about being a designer? And what are some favorite projects you’ve worked on?
As a designer, you find art in everything and you aim to make things look good. Creating is a journey from the beginning to the end; the designer plays with shapes and colors until they achieve satisfaction. Sometimes it is difficult to be obliged to complete a task. Working on an assignment limits the free spirit and hand of the designer. That's why the Diamon Cards project is definitely one of our favorites, as it was realized without any imposed boundaries.

Can you describe the Diamon Playing Cards? and why you guys are passionate about it?
Nowadays there is a trend of minimalistic card designs. As a team, we wanted be artistic without giving up a deck's main purpose. The recurring diamonds in our cards are assembled with mathematical precision. When experimenting with compositions and hues, we were left with an infinite amount of unique patterns. That is what we aimed for and it greatly compliments our passion for endless creation.

Talk to us a bit about going from the first draft to the final version. How did you get to this finished product?
For the first Diamon Cards deck, three designs have been created. These were extensively tested and improved several times. Eventually, the choice for the back has fallen on design N°2. In collaboration with various cardists and magicians, the design has come to an end product. A design that perfectly fits the summer season with its bright green and blue colors.

What was your most brilliant breakthrough when designing the deck?
An important breakthrough with the creation of No. 2 was choosing the two complementary colors; lime and night blue. The shades immediately gave the card that wonderful summer feeling. The enthusiasm grew further and we decided to go for a 100% custom deck. The pips and the court cards fully match the overall design. In addition, the subtle blue arrows on both sides of the deck make the cards stand out in fans and table spreads.

What’s next? Can we expect more deck designs in the future?
First, we hope that collectors, magicians and cardists will be as enthusiastic as we are and we will reach our Kickstarter goal! But yes, we would love to continue with this Diamon pattern, as mentioned before, the are endless possibilities to create unique playing cards.

Finally, what are your favorite playing cards?
Our favorite playing cards are obviously our own! We shaped it entirely to our own preferences and we love the outcome. But we are sure that the next deck we create will be even more beautiful.

Thank you for your time and all the best! If you like what you've read here and want to support Diamon Playing Cards, you can find it on Kickstarter Here! 



Pledge starts from €10 (~USD$11.5), Diamon Playing Cards will be printed by the United States Playing Card Company with Air-Cushion finish on Bicycle or Tally-Ho grade stock.

Cardistry: Diamon Playing Cards N° 8 by Artedame Dutch Design Studio

[Update] Diamon Playing Cards No.8 Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Diamon Cards is back! The third deck from Artedame Dutch Design Studio, Diamon Playing Cards No.8 will be launching soon on Kickstarter. This eye-catching deck is packed with enhancements and improvements over its predecessors. Firstly, the deck now sports a new cleaner and sharper tuck box design.

Inside, the face cards now come with a little edge arrow, new typeface, new jokers and a special gaff card.

As with last year's summer deck, No.8 features vivid colors, from candy pink to seaweed green. The color that pops when fanning, shuffling, dealing or spreading.

[Update] Diamon Playing Cards No.8 Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Diamon Cards No.8 is expected to launch on July 8th. For those who are interested with their first sold out Diamon Cards No.2, a very limited batch of the complete series will be made available during the campaign! Also, the vibrant No.5 design is currently available on diamoncards.com.

First Look: Diamon Playing Cards No 5 by Artedame Dutch Design Studio

[Updated] Diamon Playing Cards N° 5 Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

After a very successful Kickstarter campaign with over 250 backers and raised over €7,500 in funds, the team at Artedame Dutch Design Studio is stepping into a new campaign with an all-new deck, Diamon Playing Cards N° 5.

The eye-catching deck features diamond patterns with shades of butter yellow to cherry wine red, which complement one another and fuse to create a unique pattern. The Winter Warmth theme is exposed beautifully and functions incredibly well, allowing you to perform the highest standards of Cardistry flourishes, fans and magic tricks. According to founder Jannieke van Geet,

The feedback from our first deck of cards we created was stunning. From all over the world, we received messages from people sharing their appreciation for the design of the cards and how they loved the quality and handling. Such great responses triggered us to pursue the idea of creating a second deck; N° 5.

Artedame Dutch Design Studio teased the design of the No.5 back in crowdfunded N° 2, by secretly including an ad card with the new design. We asked Jannieke about the design updates done to the new N° 5.

We wanted to continue the trend of assembling diamonds together in such a way that it creates a geometrically pleasing pattern with vivid colours that pop when fanned, flourished and dealt. This time around we decided to change the index to the traditional font to make it easier to play with. We will continue to work with the quality of the USPCC to ensure that the cards are top-class and overall we want to make sure that N° 5
will be even better than the previous version.

[Updated] Diamon Playing Cards N° 5 Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Follow Artedame Dutch Design Studio on Instagram and subscribe to the newsletter on their website to stay up to date.

Kickstarter: Diamon Playing Cards Nº14: Purple Star

Diamon Playing Cards never fails to surprise! Like the previous editions, Diamon Playing Cards N°14 by the Dutch Card House Company is a vivid deck crafted for Cardistry and Card enthusiasts. The contrasting bright colors will make fan, flourish, and shuffle outstanding.

The all-new Diamon deck features a composition of the color ranging from banana to canary yellow and from amethyst to eggplant purple hues.

Much of what you know and love about the Diamon deck series has remained the same. No.14 features the same small border-bleeding arrow that folds over the edge of every card, allowing for awesome spreads and fans!

The pips are consistent with the Diamond pattern found on the back to create a harmonious deck of cards. Overall, Nº14 is fully custom, complete with custom-designed aces and court cards. This is probably the most striking Diamon Playing Cards in the series!

The deck is available on Kickstarter for $13 and will be printed on the same crushed stock as all their other decks, in addition to the premium traditional cut option provided by the USPCC.

For every backer who pledges for 12 decks or more (including add-on decks), one high-quality hard enamel pin to your pledge for free! The pin is also available as an add-on.

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Deck View: Diamon Playing Cards Nº17: Royal Victory

Contrasting. Royal. Diamond.

The eye-catching Diamon Playing Cards Nº17: Royal Victory is 7th edition in the Diamon Playing Cards series by the Dutch Card House Company! With contrasting colors, this vivid deck is crafted for Cardistry and Card enthusiasts. Nº17 holds the same diamond pattern with two bright colors featuring a composition ranging from Teal to Petrol and from Magenta to old Pink and Purple hues.

The deck comes with a small border-bleeding diamond that folds over the edge of the back design and face cards, allowing for awesome spreads and fans! The pips are consistent with the Diamond pattern found on the back to create a harmonious deck of cards. Overall, Nº17 is fully custom, complete with custom-designed aces and court cards.

Printed by the USPCC and available now for dutchcardhousecompany.com for $14. Also, congratulations to our friends at Dutch Card House Co. for celebrating 5 years anniversary of the Diamon playing cards series! 

On Kickstarter, Diamon Playing Cards Nº22

The Dutch Card House Company has launched Diamon Playing Cards Nº22 on Kickstarter to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the series! The Nº22 deck is the 8th edition in the Diamon Playing Cards series and it all started with the N°2 back in 2017.

With its dynamic diamond shape pattern on the card backs, the vivid deck is specially made for Cardistry and playing card collectors. No matter how you move the cards, the bright colors will make any fan, flourish and shuffle outstanding!

This edition comes with GOLD FOIL on the tuck and back of the cards. Much of what you know and love about the Diamon series has remained the same. Nº22 features the same small border-bleeding diamond that folds over the edge of the back design and face cards, allowing for awesome spreads and fans!

The pips are consistent with the Diamond pattern found on the back to create a harmonious deck of cards. Once again, Nº22 is fully custom, complete with custom-designed power aces and court cards.

Also, for this special occasion, The Dutch Card House Company will offer a KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE custom-designed snug fit X1 carat case, produced by Carat Case Creations. The X1 case comes with a lid laser engraving with the Diamon pattern complementary to the theme and will have a magnetic lid. It fits all 8 editions!

The deck will be printed the first time by Legends on crushed Viper stock. Pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter.

Diamon No. 24 Playing Cards Launches on Kickstarter

Originally crafted for Cardistry, the Diamon series by the Dutch Card House Co. has gained popularity amongst collectors and magicians alike. Whether you’re flourishing, fanning, or shuffling, Diamon Playing Cards bring an explosion of color and brilliance to your card handling, making them a standout addition to any collection.

Their journey began in 2017 with the release of Diamon Playing Cards N°2. Seven years later, they are thrilled to introduce a SPECIAL EDITION: No. 24 – Holiday Season! Designed for everyday use, the No. 24 deck is perfect for the Christmas season and versatile enough for year-round enjoyment. This LIMITED EDITION release will see a maximum of only 500 decks printed, ensuring its exclusivity.

This deck retains its distinctive diamond pattern, featuring a captivating combination of two vibrant, harmonious colors. The vibrant palette ranges from Forest Green to Christmas Red hues, making your fans, displays, flourishes, and shuffles visually stunning.

The deck’s design features their iconic border-bleeding diamond pattern on both the back and face of the cards, creating breathtaking spreads and fans. The pips are aligned with the back’s diamond pattern, resulting in a harmonious and cohesive look.

The Diamon Holiday Season Edition Nº24 is a fully custom deck of playing cards, featuring uniquely designed aces and court cards, enhancing its uniqueness and appeal. To add to the festive spirit, they are also introducing a RED GILDED version of the deck, available exclusively as an add-on. This special edition will include a custom numbered seal, making it a coveted collector’s item.

Printed by WJPC on their finest card stock with a buttery linen finish. Pledge starts at $17 on Kickstarter.

Diamon Playing Cards N°17: Royal Victory Now on Kickstarter!

The eye-catching Diamon Playing Cards Nº17: Royal Victory is 7th edition in the Diamon Playing Cards series by the Dutch Card House Company! Now on Kickstarter, the vivid deck is crafted for Cardistry and Card enthusiasts. The contrasting bright colors will make fan, flourish, and shuffle outstanding.

If you are familiar with the previous Diamon designs, Nº17 holds the same diamond pattern with two bright colors featuring a composition of the ranging from Teal to Petrol and from Magenta to old Pink and Purple hues.

Much of what you know and love about the Diamon deck series has remained the same. Nº17 features the same small border-bleeding diamond that folds over the edge of back design and face cards, allowing for awesome spreads and fans!

The pips are consistent with the Diamond pattern found on the back to create a harmonious deck of cards. Overall, Nº17 is fully custom, complete with custom-designed aces and court cards.

 

Also, for the first time in the Diamon series, the team made a gilded edition! A beautiful magenta gilding has been added to the deck. Wow! This Exclusive Gilded deck is limited to 250 decks and is available as an add-on.

The deck is available on Kickstarter for $13 and will be printed on the same crushed stock as all their other decks, in addition to the premium traditional cut option provided by the USPCC.

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Cardistry: First Look at Diamon Playing Cards No.10

The Dutch Card House Company is back with the first project of 2019! On February 1st, a new deck of Diamon Playing Cards will be launching on Kickstarter.

For Diamon Playing Cards N° 10, the dynamic geometrically pleasing pattern make place for a sophisticated black & white colorway.

The face cards feature a more traditional black and red color scheme which greatly compliments flourishes and fans!

As always, the court cards, aces, and tuck box are fully custom which makes this edition blend in perfectly with previously released decks. The deck will be printed by the United States Playing Card Co.

Follow @diamoncards on Instagram for more pictures and updates.

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Kardify Magazine Issue #39 is Here!

What a busy month! We released Issue #39 of Kardify Magazine on Patreon in EPUB and PDF format! This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-July to mid-August. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine! Patrons who pledged $3 or more on will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page.

Also, don't forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contribution, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bringing new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing on crowd-funded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:

+ General Admission: Check out the unique deck inspired by Jackson Robinson’s draw towards vintage ticket stubs from the early 20th century

+ Virtuoso P1: Unveiled! Find out more about the first of the Virt’s brand new Perspective Series with an all-new back design.

+ Royales: Have a look at Kings & Crooks' luxurious and elegant deck inspired by a fictional casino set in vintage-era Monte Carlo.

+ BOLD: From Elettra Deganello, her first solo deck features bold artwork with a very modern feel and combines some of Elettra’s passions – illustration, graphic design, typography, and playing cards. Check it out!

+ Beekeeper:  Another charming deck by PlayingCardDecks! A vibrant, fully custom Bicycle-branded deck featuring the gorgeous artwork by Artur Rajch.

+ Star Wars Special Edition: Theory11 released the all-new special edition of Star Wars: Light Side and Dark Side Playing Cards in an all-new Silver and Black colorway.

+ Diamon No. 14: The Diamon Playing Cards series never fails to surprise! N°14 is a vivid deck crafted for Cardistry and Card enthusiasts.

+ TWO New Fontaines:  Two vibrant NEW Fontaines and a brand NEW printer. Both sold out in less than 4 minutes of release!

… and more! 60 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

News: Issue Eight of Kardify Magazine Now Available!

Issue #8 of Kardify magazine is now available to Patrons who pledge $3 or more on our Patreon page. The first issue of 2018 will be a compilation of selected articles we’ve published over mid-December to mid-January. Our goal is to help you stay on top of playing card news.

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bringing new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing on crowd-funded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page.

If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:

+ Queens Playing Cards: Find out what we think about Murphys Magic's latest release.

+ 7 Questions with Keshav Mongia: Q&A with the desginer of Millennium Playing Cards.

+ First Release of 2018: VIEWS Playing Cards: Incredible first release of the year from Got Magic?

+ Yellow Fontaines: New collaboration with streetwear brand Chinatown Market.

+ Kings Wild's Flywheels Playing Cards: New limited release (now sold out) from Jackson Robinson.

+ Delirium: The Lost Decks: These adorable little creatures are back with 3 new decks on Kickstarter!

+ Outlaw by Kings & Crooks: After nearly 4 years, Lee Mckenzie is BACK with Outlaw Playing Cards. A fully custom deck... with a bad attitude!

+ Preview: Diamon No 5 Playing Cards: A quick look at the new deck by Artedame Dutch Design Studio.

… and more! 37 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

The Milestone 50th Issue of Kardify Magazine is Available!

 

It's our 50th issue! What a milestone and what a journey! Thank you patrons for being the best supporters around! The latest issue of the Kardify Magazine is NOW available on Pateron in both EPUB and PDF format! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-June to mid-July. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don't forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contribution, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bringing new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:

+ Wizard of Oz: Have a look at the beautiful Kings Wild deck celebrates the classic story of Wizard of Oz and features a classic green/gold colorway. 

+ Holographic Fontaines: Check out the striking new Fontaine deck featuring mesmerizing holographic foil card backs and tuck box.

+ Galaxia: Successfully funded on Kickstarter, a new series by Thirdway Industries, inspired by dystopian Sci-Fi novels of the 1950s and 60s. Find out more!

+ Diamon No.17: This eye-catching deck is the 7th edition in the Diamon Playing Cards series by the Dutch Card House Company! Have a look at the vivid deck crafted for Cardistry and Card enthusiasts. 

+ Smoke & Mirrors V8: Images of the new Smoke & Mirrors V8’s have leaked and made the rounds on social media, prior to the official announcement. Check it out! 

+ Republic: The team from UUSI is back with a brand new deck! This is their first deck for the studio in over five years!

+ Squeezers V3: The FUN deck was released by Organic Playing Cards late last year and they were sold out in just 4 hours.

+ Mantecore:  If you ever wanted your design on a deck of cards and work with renowned playing card artist, Edo Huang, here is your chance. Find out how to submit YOUR design for a chance to win!

… and more! 56 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

Card Flash: Diamon Playing Cards No.8 Playing Cards

The eye-catching Diamon Playing Cards No.8 is the third deck from Artedame Dutch Design Studio. Crafted for cardistry, the deck features a striking diamond pattern design with a candy pink and seaweed green colorway.

The deck is fully custom and have a very modern look and feel to them. The usual standard courts, Ace of Spades and pips have been updated to harmonize the diamond theme, with a complementary color palette.

The face cards of No. 8 now comes with a little edge arrow, new typeface, new jokers and a special gaff card. We love how the deck came together!

Not only has the theme translated beautifully, but the striking card backs are also aesthetically pleasing and functions incredibly well together, making flourishes, fans and shuffles look exceptionally great! Available now from diamoncards.com for €12.00.