Fractured Signals: Developing a set of tarot cards

My role

• designed a bespoke set of major arcana cards to prompt personal and organisational reflection

• created all card assets in Adobe Illustrator and developed accompanying booklet

• workshopped ideas and visuals with Open Lab team

Collaboration

• reviewed existing card decks and visual metaphors to inform card meaning

• supported Kieran Cutting in testing and deployment with participants

Tools & methods

• software: Adobe Illustrator

• methods: speculative design artefacts, daily reflection prompts, remote card-based exercises

Impact

• enabled participants to reflect on personal and organisational challenges

• created a flexible method usable remotely and over several days

• demonstrated the potential of novel design methods to cultivate ongoing reflection

Learning / takeaways

• designing detailed cards requires intensive focus and clear communication

• creating artefacts for reflection can produce richer insights than conventional methods

• cultivating a daily reflective practice is valuable for individuals and teams