A Powerful Partnership for Veterans
The Veteran Workbook has partnered with Irreverent Warriors to create a unique and impactful resource for veterans. The Veteran Workbook is a journal-style book designed to help veterans reflect on their service and transition successfully into civilian life. Irreverent Warriors, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and fostering camaraderie among veterans, provides the perfect platform to introduce this initiative.
This is more than just a card deck—it’s a tool for connection. Designed specifically for veterans participating in Irreverent Warriors hikes across the U.S. and internationally, the deck encourages meaningful conversations through reflective questions about service. These prompts serve as powerful icebreakers, sparking deeper discussions and fostering bonds among those who have shared similar experiences.
Influences & Motivation
With years of experience working alongside veterans, it became evident that many enjoy reminiscing and discussing their service when given a comfortable space. This project was developed to provide just that—a structured yet open-ended way to initiate discussions that might not happen otherwise. Each card has the potential to unlock those conversations.
Introducing this card deck to veterans brings a sense of pride and hope for a better future. Seeing veterans engage with the prompts, share their experiences, and strengthen their sense of community is incredibly rewarding. With a spirited motto like “Let’s get veterans talking!”, it is easy to see how clear their goals are.
The Irreverent Warriors Design Process
The deck’s design remains true to both brands, utilizing Canva to create a clean and simple layout in alignment with their signature color schemes. This minimalistic approach ensures accessibility and ease of use while maintaining a professional look.
Fortunately, the creation process was smooth, with minimal obstacles along the way. Simplicity was key, ensuring that the final product would be both functional and engaging.
Advice for Aspiring Card Creators
For those looking to create their own decks, one piece of advice stands out: always ask for constructive feedback. Iteration and improvement based on input from your target audience can make all the difference in refining your final product.
How to Get the Deck
Rather than being sold, these decks are distributed for free at Irreverent Warriors hikes. This ensures that they reach the veterans who will benefit most, reinforcing the mission of fostering connections and supporting mental health.
The primary goal for this year is simple but significant—getting these decks into the hands of more veterans. Expanding their reach will help strengthen the bonds among those who have served and continue to support each other.
Choosing Shuffled Ink for Manufacturing
Selecting the right manufacturer was a crucial step, and after extensive searching, Shuffled Ink emerged as the perfect fit. Their high-quality production exceeded expectations, making the final product both durable and visually appealing. You can request a quote here.
Connect with Them
Follow along on social media to stay updated on future projects and events: @irreverentwarriors @themillennialveteran.
Learn more about their events on their website: https://irreverentwarriors.com/about/
About Shuffled Ink
Shuffled Ink is a multigenerational family business that specializes in printing custom playing cards, tarot & flash cards, custom card games, packaging and more for businesses and individuals worldwide.
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