Luminosity Playing Cards - Inspired by Norse Mythology
Created by Jody Eklund
A Norse Inspired deck of playing cards that reveals an allegory depicting the age-old conflict between good and evil.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
UPDATE #6: OVER $100,000 IN FUNDING!
almost 5 years ago
– Sat, May 11, 2019 at 02:29:02 AM
CARD REVEAL
King of Diamonds - PRINCIPIS
STRETCH GOALS - ALL UNLOCKED!
Wow! I wasn’t sure I would ever see the day one of my projects would reach $100,000. Thank you all for believing in this project. I am so excited to get going on the production.
(UNLOCKED) $27,000 (150%) Funded - Graphic pattern printed on the inside of each tuck case
(UNLOCKED) $36,000 (200%) Funded - A 24 page book and a short story written and available for add-ons
(UNLOCKED) $45,000 (250%) Funded - Graphic pattern printed on the inside of each tuck case UPGRADED to FOIL!
(UNLOCKED) $54,000 (300%) Funded - Gorgeously designed custom brick box.
(UNLOCKED) $81,000 (450%) Funded - These Reward Tiers (SPLIT Brick - 6x6, SPLIT Brick - 4x4x4, EARLY BIRD!- SPLIT Brick - 6x6) will receive the NEW Custom Brick Box for FREE!
(UNLOCKED) $100,000 Funded - Special Ad card designed for the Luminosity Exclusive & Luxury Editions to commemorate passing the $100,000 Funding.
1 WEEK LEFT!
We have been on a great journey the past few weeks. I am sad to see it end. Well, not really. I am excited to get some much needed rest. We also need to move on to the production and fulfillment phases.
Don’t worry if you feel that you are not sure if you got everything. 14 days after this Kickstarter campaign ends, I will be sending out your BackerKit Surveys. You will be able to confirm you order, add-ons and even be able to add on more if you missed something.
See you all at the finish line!
Jody
UPDATE #5: MAJOR CHANGES!
almost 5 years ago
– Sat, May 04, 2019 at 03:41:29 AM
Wow! Thank you all for your awesome support of this project. I'm excited to share some exciting changes and upgrades to Luminosity.
Stretch Goal Unlocked + NEW STRETCH GOAL
(UNLOCKED) $54,000 (300%) Funded - Gorgeously designed custom brick box
NEW! (LOCKED) $81,000 (450%) Funded - These Reward Tiers (SPLIT Brick - 6x6, SPLIT Brick - 4x4x4, EARLY BIRD!- SPLIT Brick - 6x6) will receive the NEW Custom Brick Box for FREE!
Ever since we surpassed the Brick Box stretch goal, I have been working up a great design for it. Like all stretch goals for this project, I was surprised when we reached it. Let me know, in the comments, what you think. Like the 2 deck box, I designed the Brick Box to hold any Black Ink decks you have in your collection.
Also, once we surpass the $81,000 (450%) Stretch Goal, these reward tiers (SPLIT Brick - 6x6, SPLIT Brick - 4x4x4, EARLY BIRD!- SPLIT Brick - 6x6) will receive the NEW Custom Brick Box for FREE!
Ace of Hearts Illustration Change
I decided to make an illustration change to the Ace of Hearts and to the logo on the front of the Luminosity Kickstarter exclusive deck. Sometimes these things happen. I usually try to make drastic changes to artwork before I start a Kickstarter, but sometimes late changes are inevitable. I hope you would agree, the change is a good one.
I've been busy! There is now 3 decks being offered. I changed the color for the Kickstarter Exclusive and made a new design for the Gilded Edition, which is now called "Luxury Edition". What was once referred to as the KSX Gilded is now called "Luxury Edition". The Luxury Edition (A.K.A Gilded) will all have copper gilding. I have made this diagram to show you all of the differences between each deck.
Custom Deck Sticker
You might have noticed above, the numbered sticker will not be the usual square shape, but will be rectangle shape with a die cut and place on the bottom the decks. Only the Kickstarter Exclusive and the Luxury Edition will have numbered seals.
Card Reveal
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Again, I can't say it enough, you guys are awesome. Thanks for the support!
Jody
UPDATE #3: Ace of Spades REVEALED!
almost 5 years ago
– Thu, May 02, 2019 at 01:54:31 PM
NEW CARD REVEAL
THE DOKR: The House of Spades
It took me a bit to come up with the right image, but I think I got it. I also, took a bit to come up with a suitable name for the House of Spades. The DOKR meaning dishonest family.
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UPDATE #4: Stretch Goal #3 UNLOCKED
almost 5 years ago
– Thu, May 02, 2019 at 01:43:28 PM
We are climbing! We passed one stretch goal and about to unlock the next one. Wow! Thank you all for you awesome support. I am excited with all of the extras we are putting into this project. I will be looking into some new stretch goals. Any suggestions!
CARD REVEAL
STRETCH GOAL
As you all can see we have surpassed the 250% Stretch goal, which unlocks the Graphic Pattern inside the tuck has been upgraded to FOIL.
We are about to unlock the next stretch goal, which is the custom brick box. I better get designing.
(UNLOCKED) $27,000 (150%) Funded - Graphic pattern printed on the inside of each tuck case
(UNLOCKED) $36,000 (200%) Funded - A 24 page book and a short story written and available for add-ons
(UNLOCKED) $45,000 (250%) Funded - Graphic pattern printed on the inside of each tuck case UPGRADED to FOIL!
(LOCKED) $54,000 (300%) Funded - Gorgeously designed custom brick box.
EPHEMERA: any items such as tickets or cards that were originally meant to be discarded after use but have since become collectibles. / EPHEMERIDE: French name of a paper calendar that gave you daily information all over the year.
From this idea and my collection of Ephemera over the years, I get the idea of the EPHEMERID playing cards: each card comes with a unique design based of my thousands of hand-letters, invoices, bills, tickets, and photos!
After having created several modern original decks of playing cards I have recently been inspired from playing cards from the past. And in this campaign I will present you 2 of my favorites; the Vanity and Faro.
Both of these deck were originally produced in the late 19th century. The Vanity deck is based off of the famous "Vanity Fair" transformation deck copyrighted in 1895. The Faro deck is based off of the Russel & Morgan Squared Faro first printed in 1887. The Faro deck was supplied to casinos for the game of faro and is more of a "workers" deck while the Vanity deck would be considered more of a "novelty" deck. Special thanks to "the World of Playing Cards" for providing a source of information on these and many other historical decks.
UPDATE #2: OVER 200% FUNDED|Unlocked New Stretch Goal!
almost 5 years ago
– Wed, May 01, 2019 at 01:30:28 PM
200% Stretch Goal Unlocked
(UNLOCKED) $27,000 (150%) Funded - Graphic pattern printed on the inside of each tuck case
(UNLOCKED) $36,000 (200%) Funded - A 24 page book and a short story written and available for add-ons
(LOCKED) $45,000 (250%) Funded - Graphic pattern printed on the inside of each tuck case UPGRADED to FOIL!
(LOCKED) $54,000 (300%) Funded - Gorgeously designed custom brick box.
Note: Very soon after my last update, we surpassed the 200% funding, which unlocked the 24 page book.
The 24 page Luminosity Art Book is now available to add to your pledge. You simply need to add $30 U.S. and $35 INT. to your pledge total to reserve your copy today.
The book will be a soft cover, perfect bound, and contain the backstories of each character in the Luminosity Deck, plus the story behind each faction (The Aces) and the Jokers. Lastly, I am having Ricky finish the short story behind the origins of the faction wars.
Character Reveals
Today, I am revealing two of the main characters in the story, The Queen & Jack of Hearts.
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