We were invited by Pythagoras Games to design and develop the visual identity of Celtae, a game by the portuguese board game designer Orlando Sá.

Having Celtic culture as the main subject, we elected green as the unifying color, with the main goal of creating a harmonious and immersive atmosphere throughout all the elements. We extended this concern to the way the graphics and the artwork – which was brilliantly crafted by Mihajlo Dimitrievski – could naturally coexist, balancing a classic and elegant graphic approach with the raw spirit of the illustrations.

A special acknowledgment is due to the bold vision of the publisher, David M Santos-Mendes, whose decision to forgo the inclusion of the game’s name or the publisher’s logo on the cover and, instead, choose to highlight the captivating portrayal of Boudica, a central figure in Celtic history, with her intense gaze and fiery red hair, was crucial to get to one of the most remarkable and unforgettable covers in the board games industry.