EPIC Identity Deck
Reason & Concept For The Project
Most card decks are stacked with White Males, the Social Justice Identity Deck wanted to change that by giving players a deck of cool, unique and diverse people to enjoy for any card game.
These decks introduces card players to people of different identites that they can actually hold in their hand.
Theses decks can be used to teach the social juctice standard of identity
Each card will have their own distinct identity
Description:
Created by KCAD students and faculty as a part of the EPIC project epicsite.org
All Aces, Faces, and Joker cards are unique works of art that help you unpack social justice. Experience playing with a rainbow of beautiful people with fascinating personalities for your next card game.
The Social Justice Identity Deck contains 54 standard poker cards that you can play any game with. Each artist and designer is listed on an extra card. There are also 2 bonus Joker Cards for extended gameplay.
Inspired by the beauty in all people, the Human Rights Campaign, our friends and our family.
Age as a Part of Identity for the Suits
Spades:
Seniors
65 years and older
It is considered as an epitome of "old age" when people learn wisdom, acceptance, transformation etc.
Hearts:
Children
5-14 year old
It is representation of "childhood" phase of human life
Diamonds:
Adults
25-64 years old
It represents the "growing" phase of human life where a person strives for their career.
In shorts, a diamond is an epitome of growth, responsibility, values, security, ect.
Clubs:
Youth
15-24 year old
It signifies the phase of "youth" where one ephasizes on education .
Characteristics
Clubs- Youth, Intellect
Spades- Warrior, Nobility, Strength
Diamonds- Riches, Leadership
Hearts- Compaassion, Leadership, Love
Kings- Strength, Power
Queens- Historical figures
Jacks- Tricksters, Mischievous
Jokers- Childlike, Foolish
Designed By: Elliot Hurley
From left to right: 25-year-old women, 8-year-old child, 43-year-old man, 19-year-old, 6-year-old boy, 71-year-old women
Concepts for the back of decks:
There will be 7 decks total
The image above designed by Elliot Hurley will be used on the side of each deck. The image will be split into 7 peieces to make up the image when all 7 decks are put together.