art of play : Eames hang-it-all playing cards

Designed by Art of Play in close collaboration with the Eames office, these cards are a tribute to the timeless sensibilities of Charles & Ray Eames.

Charles and Ray Eames brought a sense of playfulness to midcentury design, imbuing everyday objects with unexpected joy. This edition of Eames Playing Cards embraces this approach with a celebration of their iconic Hang-It-All wall rack. The first thing you’ll notice is the jubilant colour palette of the early 1950s. The visual motif is a clear homage to the stick and ball components of the original design. However, in adapting the Hang-It-All to a new form, we made a surprising discovery. When traditional playing card symbols are replaced with numerals, the result is more logical and visually cohesive. So, inspired by the rebellious spirit Ray and Charles were famous for, we decided to ditch the aristocracy entirely and adopt a more minimalist approach.

Packaged in a luxurious letterpress-printed tuck box with the design referencing the famous home built by Charles and Ray, a creative base where they lived for many years. This marvellous set was sustainably produced, making an ideal deck for idiosyncratic collectors, card sharps, and art lovers alike.