Behind the Scenes: Inside the Courage Studio

A raw, unpolished, and honest look at how our worlds, decks, and games come to life.
This is where we share the creative process, the messy middle, and the magic that happens before a product ever reaches your hands.

🎨 Inside the Art & Design Process

Every deck starts with sketches, concept boards, and brainstorming sessions with our artists.
Before an illustration becomes a final card, it usually goes through:

• symbolism exploration

• color experimentation

• character pose variations

• world-building drafts

• energy + emotion testing

We refine each image until it feels alive — something that can hold meaning for years.

🧠 Storytelling, Symbols & Archetypes

The writing process is just as creative as the art.
We build entire universes behind each deck:

• character backstories

• mythology influences

• emotional themes

• inner shadow vs inner light dynamics

• guiding principles for meaning + interpretation

These layers make our work feel immersive rather than decorative.

🔧 Prototyping & Production Prep

Before anything gets printed, we build multiple prototypes:

• test prints

• box samples

• cardstock trials

• color calibration sheets

• finishing tests (matte, soft-touch, UV, foil, etc.)

This is where we push the product from “beautiful concept” to “premium, collectible deck.”

🎥 Real Moments From the Studio

This section can show:

• early card sketches

• test print photos

• messy desk shots

• behind-the-scenes video clips

• product unboxing tests

• team working sessions

• candid artist moments

These visuals help your audience feel emotionally connected to the creation process.

🔥 Why We Share Behind-the-Scenes

Because creation isn’t linear.
It’s exploration, feedback, experimentation — and we want the community to experience that with us.

Behind-the-scenes content helps us:

• build transparency

• deepen trust

• create emotional buy-in

• document the evolution of each deck

• celebrate the craft, not just the final product

📣 Follow the Journey

More behind-the-scenes stories are added regularly as each project evolves.
Stay tuned for:

• early artwork reveals

• design challenges

• creative breakthroughs

• scrapped ideas

• new concepts

• studio life moments

You’re not just watching the process — you’re part of the world we’re building.