Illustrating and Designing a Custom Deck of Playing Cards with Adobe Illustrator
Course final project
A course by Billy Baumann , Graphic designer and illustrator
About the final project for: Illustrating and Designing a Custom Deck of Playing Cards with Adobe Illustrator
Product Design: Themed Deck of Playing Cards in Adobe Illustrator
“Thank you so much for joining me on this epic adventure! It's been an incredible journey. I hope you have enjoy it as much as I have. So, now that you know all my tips and tricks it's time to make you own project. Let me show you an example of how I would like to see your process: The Idea Do basic research on what a deck of cards consists of. Then, come up with a theme for your deck of cards and assign individuals or ideas to each face, ace, and joker.
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“Thank you so much for joining me on this epic adventure. Okay, maybe it was more of a marathon, but we did it, and you should be proud of yourself. I know I am. Remember. When you're doing a long project like this, Break it up into steps so that it doesn't seem so massive. Once you've tackled the first face card, that will give you the style guide and look to execute the rest of the deck. So instead of thinking about all 54 cards, Focus on that first card and the rest will fall into place. And don't forget to pick a subject you love. It makes doing long projects like this so much easier. Al...”
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Course summary for: Illustrating and Designing a Custom Deck of Playing Cards with Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Screen Printing, Vector Illustration
Billy Baumann
A course by Billy Baumann
Billy Baumann is a graphic designer, illustrator, and co-founder of the Chicago-based studio Delicious Design League. With over two decades of experience in branding, packaging, and screen-printed posters, he has built a career blending commercial design with bold, personal expression. His work draws from a deep love for vintage aesthetics, comics, and experimental typography, and has earned him recognition across music, design, and art communities.
Billy’s creative process centers on storytelling through structure and style. He guides students from raw sketches to finished vector illustrations, emphasizing design fundamentals, stylistic cohesion, and practical execution in Adobe Illustrator. Whether designing a custom deck of cards or leading client projects, he champions creative independence and encourages playful exploration rooted in strong conceptual thinking. His teaching offers practical tools and inspiration for turning ideas into polished, portfolio-ready work.
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