The Skanderbeg Playing Cards project is a premium, culturally inspired deck designed to honor the legacy of Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. This deck blends traditional Albanian motifs, historic symbolism, and modern design principles to create a collectible product that appeals to card enthusiasts, history admirers, and lovers of fine art. Rooted in themes of resistance, unity, and identity, the visual language draws from Illyrian ornamentation, medieval armor, heraldry, and traditional textile patterns to reflect the era and spirit in which Skanderbeg lived and fought.

Every design choice is intentional, aiming to translate history into a tactile experience that feels both timeless and contemporary. The face cards reinterpret historical symbolism through refined illustration, balanced composition, and a restrained yet powerful color palette, allowing the deck to function as both a playable object and a display-worthy artifact. Rather than presenting history as static or distant, the project invites interaction—encouraging the user to engage with cultural memory through touch, ritual, and repetition.

Beyond gameplay, the deck serves as a storytelling medium, preserving heritage in a form that can be shared, gifted, and passed down. The Skanderbeg Playing Cards are designed to stand at the intersection of art, history, and craftsmanship, offering a modern expression of Albanian identity while respecting the weight and dignity of its past. Through thoughtful design and premium presentation, the project positions the deck as more than a set of cards—it becomes a symbolic object that honors legacy, sparks conversation, and reinforces the importance of remembering history in order to understand the present.