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daud_gamedesign

Dawud

@daud_gamedesign
3.7(3)

Board Game Designer,

United States
English, Spanish
About me
I design board games and card games from concept to print-ready files mechanics, card illustration, character art, box design, and rulebooks. I work with indie designers and Kickstarter creators who need a partner that understands the structural side of game design, not just decorative art. Whether you need full board game design, custom card game illustration, or a polished prototype ready for crowdfunding, I focus on mechanics that work and art that holds up at the table. If you have a concept, I can help turn it into something players actually want to play.... Read more

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I will do board game layout design, box mockup board game development
3.7(3)
Illustration
I will design board game card game tabletop rulebook game development

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Work experience

Fiverr

Fiverr

Freelance • 10 mos

2D Environment & Asset Artist

May 2026 - Present4 mos

Illustrated atmospheric 2D background environments, terrain layers, and tilemap components for fantasy tabletop maps and casual game concepts. Provided structured, layered graphic source files optimized for digital rendering and dynamic scene compositions.

Freelance Card Game & Graphic Designer

May 2026 - Present4 mos

I developed custom TCG card templates, character frame borders, and typography systems for indie board game publishers. Delivered fully layered PSD/AI templates for modular card set expansions and created print-ready PDF packages for physical manufacturing. Focused on creating functional visual hierarchies that enhance gameplay readability.

Senior Game UI & Component Designer

Dec 2025 - Feb 20262 mos

Designed print-ready card frames, board game maps, and UI icon sets for physical tabletop card games and digital prototypes. Standardized CMYK color workflows, bleed margins ($3\text{mm}$), and $300\text{ DPI}$ export assets to ensure high-quality physical production. Collaborated with indie game publishers to establish cohesive visual identity systems across entire card decks.

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    3.7
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    3.7
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    hopecrs

    US

    United States

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    DO NOT PLACE AN ORDER. My experience was HORRIBLE. I provided a detailed Designer Brief, locked board map, visual references, and repeated clarification. The seller repeatedly said he understood, but his designs did not follow the documented requirements. I spent an unreasonable amount of time re-explaining...

    $200-$400

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    13 days

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    ricky_doyle

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Dawud did an amazing job developing my card design. He understood what I wanted and brought the idea together really well. The cards look clean, professional, and exactly how I imagined them. Communication was also smooth, and he was very easy to work with. I’m really happy with the final result and...

    $50

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    3 days

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    charltonprex

    US

    United States

    5

    The seller did a great job, I am satisfied with the final result

    $50

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    3 days

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