Javier Arizu

Co-founder · Partner · Creative Director · Designer

3 articles · Feb 2018Apr 2026

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Quotes

  • The style had to be at the right volume where engaging, while at the same time effortless and supportive of its game mechanics.
  • The die-cut window acts as a small portal into each game’s universe.
  • We constantly ask whether a component is essential to the game mechanic. If it isn’t, it goes.
  • The artwork revealed through the die-cut always corresponds to the back of the cards inside. If you place one of the cards on the box, it aligns perfectly.
  • What seemed simple turned into eight months of back-and-forth to get right.
  • Supreme works beautifully at large sizes and equally well in small print, which was crucial for rulebooks.

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