TAROOT
The expression “laying one’s cards on the table” has always intrigued me. For one, the mystery and spirituality that tied to the art of card reading/card tricks can be enticing. On the other hand, the real life challenge of “laying one’s card on the table” for others to peruse and interpret can be terrifying yet deeply needed.
To give the expression a new understanding, this project aims to create an experience using tarot deck to facilitate personal storytelling. A customizable tarot experience, in hope of creating a method for people to share and connect through their narrative turning the act of laying cards into a powerful means of personal connection and exchange.
Each tarot card is made of transparent material, emphasizing the importance of transparency in building a connection. Every tarot card will feature symbols, names, and meanings of the creator’s choosing, drawing from past memories and experiences. The tarot deck can include as many cards as the creator desires.
Next, three cards are selected from the deck and overlaid for a final reading. The overlaying of cards creates a unique image that connects past experience to who we are today.
*below are acrylic prototypes
Beyond the traditional physical tarot reading experience, this project is evolving into a more adaptive form. The Taroot app amplifies the social aspect of the experience by tapping into a broader network, allowing users to send deck reading invites to friends and anyone they wish to connect with. The card creation process becomes both more accessible and powerful. Users will have the opportunity to craft their own decks, organize their stories, exchange, share, and forge stronger connections within their chosen community all within one platform.
