What designing 54 computer science cards taught me about graphic design
I created Algodeck, a physical deck of 54 cards distilling complex computer science concepts into accessible illustrations. By using Python and Drawbot instead of traditional tools, I discovered that graphic design and software engineering both rely on system-oriented thinking to solve communication and information problems. This project proved that constraints and code can foster creativity, offering a tangible alternative to screen-based learning in the age of LLMs.
Graphic design solves a communication problem, and software engineering solves an information problem.
- 2b3a51
Seems like "Oblique Strategies" cards by Eno and Schmidt but also like flash cards for revision. They look nice.
- Suppafly
I feel like you'd sell more if you showed a few more examples of both sides instead of just the art.
- ChuckMcM
This is a very interesting deck! And I really appreciated the description of the design process.
Assuming user marukodo is the creator of these cards, could you contact me offline? (email is in my profile) I've got some questions.