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Adelabu A.

Adelabu A.

Card Game Designer | Board Game Artist | Children Book Illustrator

What do yo think of a trading card game with stunning, collectible artwork… a board game with iconic, easy-to-read components… or a children’s book filled with whimsical characters that leap off the page. That’s what I create professional, visually captivating designs built to engage readers, players, and publishers. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best decisions I ever made. Sam delivered exactly what I asked for far beyond expectations. I’ll definitely be back for more.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The illustrations were magical. He captured the heart of my story perfectly.” With years of experience designing TCGs, party games, board games, and children’s books, I deliver polished artwork, clean layouts, and production-ready files for print or digital use. I’m Sam, a professional 2D artist and game designer specializing in custom card games, board game artwork, and children’s book illustration. I help creators, authors, and studios transform their ideas into fully realized, visually engaging products that are ready for print, digital release, and publishing. Whether you’re building a collectible card game, developing a family board game, or creating a heartwarming children’s book, I bring creative storytelling, clean design, and professional-quality artwork to every project. ⭐ WHAT I SPECIALIZE IN:- 🎴 CARD GAME DESIGN (TCG, CCG, Party, Flashcards, Commercial Decks): Trading card games (TCG/CCG) Custom deck design & layout Creature, spell, item & energy cards UNO-style party decks + adult humor decks Educational flashcards (kids, school, corporate training) Custom playing card decks for casinos, poker, and collectors Print-ready files + prototypes for manufacturing 🎲 BOARD GAME DESIGN Event, item, quest, and role cards Game boards (map, modular, dungeon, strategy) Icons, tokens, components & symbols Box design, rulebook layout & starter kits Complete board game art for publishers or Kickstarter 📚 CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION: Picture books & storybooks Character design & turnarounds Whimsical, fantasy, educational, or cartoon styles Storyboarding, page layout & pacing Book covers + interior illustrations Ready for print or self-publishing (KDP, IngramSpark, etc.) I bring together creativity, storytelling, and production-ready design to craft illustrations that connect with readers and card game artwork that keeps players engaged. Whether you’re publishing a children’s book that sparks imagination, launching a TCG that feels collectible and iconic, or developing a board game ready for Kickstarter, I deliver polished visuals built to stand out in a crowded market. Let’s bring your world to life. Click “Invite to Job” or “Message” to start your project or schedule a free consultation. Card Game Designer | Trading Card Game Artist | TCG Illustrator | CCG Art & Layout Designer | MTG-Style Card Designer | Yu-Gi-Oh-Style Card Artist | Pokémon-Style Card Illustrator | Tabletop Game Artist | Board Game Illustrator | Board Game Prototype Designer | Game Board Map Designer | Token & Icon Designer | Rulebook Layout Designer | Card Template Designer | Printable Card Game Designer | Digital Card Game UI/UX Artist | Mobile Card Game Asset Designer | Fantasy TCG Artist | Sci-Fi Card Game Designer | Horror TCG Illustrator | Strategy Card Game Designer | Party Card Game Designer | UNO-Style Deck Designer | Kids Flashcard Illustrator | Educational Flashcard Designer | Memory Card Game Designer | Custom Playing Card Deck Artist | Casino Card Deck Designer | Poker Deck Illustrator | Tarot Card Artist | Oracle Deck Designer | Spiritual Card Deck Illustrator | Children’s Book Illustrator | Picture Book Artist | Storybook Character Designer | KDP Children’s Book Illustrator | Watercolor Kids’ Illustrator | Cartoon & Cute Book Illustrator | Whimsical Fantasy Illustrator | Middle-Grade Book Illustrator | Cover Artist for Children’s Books | Print-Ready Book Layout Designer | Amazon KDP Formatting & Illustration Tabletop Game Asset Designer | Token & Component Illustrator | Hex Map Artist | Modular Board Designer | Dungeon Map Illustrator | Adventure Board Game Artist | Meeple Designer | Tileset Artist for Board Games | Wargame Unit Card Creator | Board Game Icon Designer | Kickstarter Board Game Art | Tabletop RPG Visual Designer | Sourcebook Illustrator | Board Game Box Cover Artist | Player Aid & Reference Sheet Designer | Board Game Expansion Illustration | Game Mechanic Visual Designer | Board Game Prototype Layouts | Kids Story Illustrator | Early Reader Illustrator | Preschool Book Illustrator | Nursery Rhyme Artist | Fairytale Picture Book Art | Character Expression Sheets | Coloring Book Illustrator | KDP Coloring Book Artist | Activity Book Illustrator | Workbook Illustrator | Educational Kids’ Illustrator | Line Art Children's Books | Baby Board Book Artist | Learning Book Illustrator | Story Sequencing Illustration | Typography for Kids’ Books | Picture Book Layo Indie Game Asset Artist | Kickstarter Campaign Art | Prototype Game Product

🇳🇬Lagos, Nigeria$15/hr100% JSSSince Jul 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$0

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#299,268 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#8,064 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0
Total earnings
$3k
World#299,268 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#8,064 / 13.8k
Per project
$595

$0 in the last 6 months

Projects, last 6 months
3
100% fixed0% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,051 / 13.8k
Projects in all
5

Across 6 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#266,042 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#10,079 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$3kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2,900$2,950$3,000$3,050Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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