Hannya V2 Playing Cards

Agency: Destino
Creative Director: Damien O’Brien
Printer: Cartamundi
Location: United States
Project Type: Produced
Client: Murphys Magic
Product Launch Location: Global
Packaging Contents: Playing Cards
Packaging Substrate / Materials: Cardboard, Paper
Printing Process: Foil stamping

Hannya Playing Cards V2 features the traditional Japanese Hannya mask, portraying the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession or jealousy – now immortalized through tattoos. Now in a devilish red foil. This special playing card is designed for Damien O’Brien. Star Of BBC Three’s Award-winning Killer Magic, and ITV / Netflix Fool US.

Demonic and dangerous but also sorrowful and tormented, the Hannya mask pays tribute to the complexity of human emotions. When looking straight ahead, the mask appears frightening and angry; when tilted slightly down, the face of the demon appears to be sorrowful, as though crying.

The red foil mask on the Hannya Playing Cards V2 tuck case emerges from the black mat darkness, and peers into your soul. Two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and leering mouth are emblazoned with red foil on each card back.