ABOUT THE PROJECT
Heroes of the Borderlands is D&D's newest starter set, made so anyone can start playing D&D with friends. I designed visuals for its 53 spell cards.
MY ROLE
I designed icons that show abstract spell rules at a glance, such as whether a spell works at range, by touch, or by speaking, and supported lead graphic designer Trish Yochum on the cards.
CHALLENGES
• Turning abstract spell rules into simple pictures
• Making cards new players can read quickly
• Keeping icons consistent across the deck
SKILLS
Iconography, Information Design, Card Design
CLIENT
Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons
RELEASE
September 2025
TEAM
Graphic Designers: Trish Yochum (lead), Meagan Kenreck, Paolo Vacala, Bowen Welles
Art Directors: Kate Irwin (lead), Josh Herman
WORK PROCESS
DESIGN DECISIONS
Paolo
FINAL CARDS
Paolo
Paolo
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HEROES OF THE BORDERLANDS SPELL CARDS