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Garboons - Speculative Design
Project type
Product Design
Date
Fall 2025
A recycled cardboard sleeve transforms through simple folds into a durable tuck box, turning packaging into a lasting part of the game rather than waste. This design extends the product lifecycle and challenges the linear consumption model common in trading card games.
The game centers on energy management, creature summoning, and timely recycling. Players choose each turn to draw a card or gain energy, using five types to outmaneuver opponents and reduce their life points to zero.
Framed through a speculative design lens, the project imagines trading card games where packaging, play, and sustainability are integrated. Recycled materials, plant based inks, and perforated components that double as game pieces support long term use, reduce waste, and encourage reflection on environmental impact.
