Narrative Projects (Entire, Offworld, Glisk, Havoc)
2020—2022
Playing card decks exploring different philosophical narratives — holism, space, inspiration and entropy. Through colourful allegories, modern designs and distinct silhouettes, each deck asks unique questions about our existence.
All fully conceptualized, designed and developed by Oliver. Housed in complementing tuck-cases with die-cut preview windows. Title logotypes developed by Kenneth Vanoverbeke (Entire, Glisk) and Alexander Dueckminor (Offworld, Havoc) with art direction by Oliver.
Holographic Projects
2022—2024
Exploring the visual capabilities and primal allure of colourful holography. Why are we drawn to shininess? Their reflective nature speaks to the innate human attraction to luminous occurrences, which stems from our evolutionary need to seek out water.
All fully conceptualized, designed and developed by Oliver. Housed in complementing matte tuck-cases and featuring holographic hot foil. Title logotypes developed by Kenneth Vanoverbeke (Error, Sepal) with art direction by Oliver.
Smoke & Mirror Collaborations
2021—2023
After years of friendship and professional collaboration, Oliver was approached by playing card and cardistry pioneers Dan & Dave Buck to re-imagine their iconic line of “Smoke & Mirrors” playing cards first introduced in 2008.
All fully conceived and designed by Oliver in close collaboration with Dan & Dave.
Packaging
Industrialized six-pack, stickers on mylar bag, in connection with Error release (2019)
Six-pack box with custom die cut serving to preview the card decks inside, in connection with end-of-year sale (2019)
Three-pack collection of yearly releases, sticker on mylar bag (2019)
Doubledecker tuck case with holographic letterpressed graphics, housing two special edition holographic decks, edition of 100 (2023)
"Prologue" playing cards, wrap-around extension design, exploring the history and meaning of dealersgrip (2021)
Doubledecker tuck case with detailed blind embossing and die-cut windows, housing two special edition decks (2023)
Six-pack box (2019)
Three-pack collection (2018)
"Ambient" playing cards in six-pack box, dual die-cut windows (2020)
Holographic sticker sealed decks inside doubledecker (2023)
Merchandise
"Extremely Acceptable" hat in corduroy with embroidered graphics (2019)
"Try Dis Car" woven acrylic scarf (2019)
"Important Documents" hat with embroidered graphics (2022)
"Important Documents" tote bag (2020)
"Extremely Acceptable" hat in corduroy with embroidered graphics (2019)
Promotional gardening gloves released in connection with Smoke & Mirrors "Garden" edition (2022)
Objects
"Utopia Emblem" laser cut and engraved acrylic promotional object, given in connection with Havoc release (2022)
"Rectangular Thoughts" booklet explaining one-handed cardistry created by Oliver (2015)
Card Club logo designed by Oliver (2022)
Elastic woven band with logos and graphics as part of two-deck Smoke & Mirror combo (2021)
Logo revision proposal "Face" for dealersgrip (2021)
Logo revision proposal "Flow" for dealersgrip (2021)
"Try Dis Car" embroidered patch (2019)
Holographic gilded edges on Holographic Sepal (2023)
Simplified dealersgrip logo on woven inner label in hat (2022)