Visual Identity & Card Design System for EMPIRE TCG

Empire is a physical strategy card game I’m developing as part of Good Pile Games. My work focuses on shaping the game’s visual identity – from faction symbols and card frames to UI elements, textures and overall art direction. The goal is to create a tactile, grounded aesthetic that balances clarity with rich world-building. The visual system blends historical influence with modern game-UI principles, resulting in a cohesive look that feels both familiar and distinct within the TCG space. This section highlights some of the key design foundations behind Empire.