Description:
This may be the most comprehensive, start-to-finish project I’ve ever taken on, it was a massive a personal challenge for 2025.
Leveraging concepts I’ve learned as a day trader, I developed everything for this job. From the original concept and gameplay mechanics to the card design, artwork, rulebook, full website with integrated store, interactive trading simulator, and even the 3D animation and commercial. It was a massive solo undertaking, but a genuinely enjoyable challenge to conquer. See the site and get the game only at papercutstrading.com
Project Credits:
Company: Papercuts Trading
Primary Software Utilized:
3D Studio Max, Maya, VRay, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Eleven Labs, Linux, WordPress
Contributions:
Game Concept, Gameplay Design, Card & Box Design, Prepress Production, Website & Database Development, Development of Custom WordPress plugins, Ads/Commercials, 3D Production, Animation, Rendering, Image Creation, and even the Store!
Visual Design & Illustration
Card layout, iconography, and print-friendly design
Brand identity: logo, color palette, tone (educational + chaotic)
Box design and rule booklet with flipbook and QR support
First time I have every gotten an official Trademark also, that is quite the process to go through!
Printing and Manufacturing
Bringing my card game to life wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible team at Qin Printing. From the very beginning, they provided custom templates tailored to my unique product, which allowed me to prototype with precision and confidence. These templates made it easy to visualize exactly how the magnetic box and cards would look and function once manufactured.
Through several thoughtful iterations, we refined the packaging design together—balancing form, function, and cost-effectiveness. Their collaborative spirit and attention to detail were invaluable, and they went above and beyond by even developing new templates specifically for my game. The entire process felt like a true partnership, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their professionalism, quality, and dedication. I highly recommend Qin Printing to any creator looking for a reliable, high-end print manufacturing partner. Working with an overseas team during the tariff debacle of 2025 was scary, but they put me at ease with their patience and collaborative spirit. Huge thanks to Jimmy Dang at Qin!
Concept & Game Play Design
Origin of the idea: merging trading education with classic card gameplay
Core mechanics: dual-purpose deck, market events, action cards
Simplified scoring and round flow for accessibility.
Interactive & Digital Elements
Custom-built a market simulator from scratch to extend gameplay online and help people grasp simple day trading concepts.
Bonus round and timed challenges for enhanced replay value.
Marketing & Promotion
Scripted and produced commercial
Social media assets, QR-linked materials, and YouTube strategy
Designed and built product page using WordPress + WooCommerce
Embedded media, downloadable content, and SEO-ready pages
Game Manual & Documentation
The manual was designed to make learning the game fast and approachable, both online and offline. Clear rules, visual examples, and easy-to-follow graphics help new players quickly understand the gameplay and start playing with confidence.
