The Hive

Packaging | Page Layout | Illustration

Inspired by the game Incan Gold, I reimagined the concept as The Hive, an easy-to-learn card game. Instead of venturing into a cave like in the original game, players navigate the challenges of life as bees leaving the hive. The game combines whimsy, strategy, and colorful illustrations to create an engaging experience for players of all ages.

My Process

For this project, I transformed the concept into a card game, removing the traditional board element. Using Adobe apps, I hand-illustrated the easy-to-follow directions, 72 vibrant and cohesive cards, 110 flower “chips,” and a portable box to house the game. I used a palette of blues and yellows to enhance the whimsical bee theme and created letters with dashed lines to replicate bee trails in cartoons.

During my sophomore portfolio review, the project was praised for its risk-taking and detailed illustration work. Under the "self-initiated project" category, a reviewer commented:

"Love that you explored some really nice ideas with your illustration work, including your card game."

The project received high marks, particularly for the creative risks taken and the cohesive design across all game elements.