Whonderhyful

Trading Card & Collectible Card Game Designer

Jul 2026 - Present • 2 mos

Trading Card Design, TCG Card Artwork, Collectible Card Game Design, Custom Game Cards, Fantasy Card Illustration, Character Cards, Card Layout & Print Ready Game Assets I specialize in designing custom trading cards and collectible card game assets for indie game developers, tabletop creators, gaming brands, card game publishers and creators developing their own TCG projects. My work combines engaging artwork with clear, functional card layouts designed around the mechanics and visual identity of each game. I create character cards, creature cards, spell cards, action cards, item cards, ability cards, resource cards, rarity variations, card backs, card icons and complete card sets. I can also develop a consistent visual system across multiple cards so characters, factions, statistics, abilities, symbols and card categories remain easy to recognize throughout the deck. My process covers concept development, card composition, illustration direction, typography, icon placement, information hierarchy, borders, effects, rarity systems and final production preparation. I work from sketches, written concepts, reference images, existing game mechanics or a complete creative brief. I have worked with fantasy, anime inspired, adventure, strategy, RPG, sci-fi and collectible card-game themes, adapting the visual direction to suit the intended audience and gameplay experience. Core expertise: Trading Card Design • TCG Card Design • Collectible Card Game • Custom Game Cards • Card Game Artwork • Card Illustration • Character Cards • Fantasy Cards • Anime TCG • Card Templates • Card Back Design • Game Icons • Print-Ready Cards • Tabletop Game Art • TCG Assets

Anime TCG Playmat & Card Game Designer

Jan 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos

Custom TCG Playmat Design, Anime Playmat Artwork, Trading Card Game Design, Gaming Mat Artwork, Fantasy Card Game Art, Board Game Illustration & TCG Accessories I specialize in creating custom visual assets for trading card games, anime inspired TCG projects, tabletop games and gaming brands. My work covers the full playmat design process, from concept development and composition to detailed illustration, layout and print ready artwork. I create custom anime TCG playmats, fantasy gaming mats, character playmats, card-game layouts, gaming desk mats, card backs, card sleeves, deck box artwork, tokens and supporting TCG graphics. I also develop artwork around existing game concepts, original characters, themes, factions and visual identities while keeping the designs consistent across an entire card game. My workflow focuses on strong composition, readable game zones, balanced typography, detailed artwork and production ready dimensions. I work with client references, sketches, character concepts, printer templates and brand guidelines to create artwork that is visually engaging and practical for physical production. I have experience designing artwork for personal collectors, TCG players, indie game developers, tabletop creators, board game projects, gaming communities and merchandise focused projects. Each project is approached around the buyer's specific theme, audience, dimensions and intended use. Core expertise: Anime Playmat • TCG Playmat • Custom Playmat • Trading Card Game • Card Game Artwork • Gaming Playmat • Fantasy Playmat • Board Game Art • TCG Card Design • Card Illustration • Card Sleeves • Deck Box • TCG Accessories • Print-Ready Artwork