What is Frames?

Frames is a card deck for insight. Each card contains a visual story, beautifully illustrated with science and technology ideas. When you look at a frame of four random cards, your brain works naturally to unlock your inner data for creative problem-solving and personal insight. Each Frames card is an illustrated idea from technology and science—the global culture we all share. The deck has 36 idea cards and 9 archetype cards.

ART. Each card is a visual allegory—an artwork that tells a story. Each illustration draws from the new universal symbology of science and technology. There are no rules about interpreting the story. Everyone finds unique meaning in a card.

FORCES. The 45 cards are separated into 3 force categories: Physical, Intellectual, and Spiritual. The forces organize the deck into concepts. Including the force when interpreting a frame will help you to visualize trends.

SYMBOLS. Frames uses modern symbols and titles. Old concepts of class (royalty), gender, and ability are not included. The art has layers of meanings and small details that are fun to decode. Over time, one of these details may come into focus for you. Finding new meaning in the art means that you have grown and changed.