Game Design

The Artistry of Games: A Historical Exploration of Graphic Design & Traditional Games 

Graphic design serves as a pivotal component in the global exchange of traditional games by blending cultural heritage and artistic expression. Traditional games found their place in the cultural exchange of trade because of the appeal of their designs. Furthermore, these designs act as artifacts, preserving the knowledge, traditions, and histories that fuse together. As different cultures interacted through trade and exploration, they exchanged ideas and aesthetics, thus leading to the diversification of game designs. Their captivating designs showcase the ability of graphic design to transverse linguistic and cultural barriers to draw in audiences outside their cultural origins. Thus traditional games become a vehicle to universally communicate concepts across diverse audiences and contexts. 

Design acts as a universal language that transcends words by drawing in audiences to boardgames, cards, and such from outside their culture. These designs are the result of adaptation to the culture that they inhabit, whether through a fusion of cultures or during a cultural revival. Delving into the complex interplay between graphic design and games with these six works allows us to follow the journey of traditional games from across continents and centuries. Doing so, we can gain a deep understanding and appreciation