Dastbaf
Board Game for Houpaa Publication
The Persian carpet is the most significant aspect of Persian culture. The initial design idea for a board game on a carpet weaving theme originated from the visual principles of Persian miniatures. Illustrations follow the symbolism and abstraction in Persian carpet design as they allow players to interact with each other and brake into the game story. Player boards are specific cities in Iran that are the most recognized for their handmade carpets. Color diversity and dancing motifs surrounding a part of a carpet are considered in the package illustration to empower the visual identity.
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Dastbaf Board Game Press Releases
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Dastbaf Board Game Translations
Dastbaf in your language: we provide project translations across multiple languages: Настольная Гульня BE, বোর্ড গেম BN, Društvena Igra BS, Настолна Игра BG, ဘုတ်ဂိမ်း MY, Joc De Taula CA, Ang Board Game CEB, Masewera A Board NY, 棋盤遊戲 ZY, 棋盘游戏 ZH, Ghjocu Di Tavulinu CO, Društvena Igra HR, Desková Hra CS, Brætspil DA, Bordspel NL, Tabulludo EO, Lauamäng ET, Lautapeli FI, Le Jeu De Société FR, ’ Ann An Geama Bùird GD, Xogo De Mesa GL, სამაგიდო თამაში KA, Brettspiel DE, Επιτραπέζιο Παιχνίδι EL, બોર્ડ ગેમ GU, Jwèt Tablo HT, Wasan Allo HA, Pāʻani Papa HAW, משחק לוח HE, बोर्ड गेम HI, Board Game HMN, Társasjáték HU, Borðspil IS, Egwuregwu Bọọlụ IG, Permainan Papan ID, Cluiche Boird GA, Gioco Da Tavolo IT, ボードゲーム JA, Game Papan JV, ಬೋರ್ಡ್ ಆಟವು KN, Үстел Ойыны KK, ហ្គេមក្តារ KM, Umukino Wibibaho RW, 보드 게임 KO, Lîstika Sifrê KU, Үстөл Оюну KY, ເກມກະດານ LO, Tabula Lusus LA, Galda Spēle LV, Stalo Žaidimas LT, Brietspill LB, Игра На Табла MK, Lalao Board MG, Permainan Papan MS, ബോർഡ് ഗെയിം ML, Logħba Tal-Bord MT, Te Kemu Papa MI, बोर्ड गेम MR, Ширээний Тоглоом MN, बोर्ड खेल NE, Brettspill NO, ବୋର୍ଡ ଖେଳ OR, د بورډ لوبه PS, Gra Planszowa PL, Jogo De Tabuleiro PT, ਬੋਰਡ ਗੇਮ PA, Jocul De Societate RO, Настольная Игра RU, Taaloga Laupapa SM, Друштвена Игра SR, Bhodhi Mutambo SN, بورڊ جي راند SD, පුවරු ක්රීඩාව SI, Stolová Hra SK, Družabna Igra SL, Ciyaarta Looxa SO, Papali Ea Boto ST, Juego De Mesa ES, Kaulinan Dewan SU, Mchezo Wa Bodi SW, Brädspel SV, Ang Board Game TL, Бозии Тахта TG, பலகை விளையாட்டு TA, Такта Уены TT, బోర్డ్ గేమ్ TE, เกมกระดาน TH, Masa Oyunu TR, Tagta TK, Настільна Гра UK, بورڈ گیم UR, تاختاي ئويۇنى UG, O'yin UZ, Board Game VI, Gêm Fwrdd CY, Boerdspul FY, Umdlalo Webhodi XH, ברעט שפּיל YI, Game Ọkọ YO, Umdlalo Webhodi ZU, Board Game EN, Bordspel AF, Lojë Tavoline SQ, የቦርድ ጨዋታ AM, لعبة اللوحة AR, Սեղանի Խաղ HY, Stolüstü Oyun AZ, Mahai-Jokoa EU.
Dastbaf Board Game Media Articles
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Unique Properties
The product is a board game on carpet weaving theme. The visual identity follows the common symbolism and abstraction in Persian carpet design to allow players to interact with each other and brake into the game story. The product name, Dastbaf, comes after the common Persian title that specifies handmade rugs.
Tags
Persian design, board game illustration, carpet design, Persian illustration,
Production Technology
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Fresco software
Design Challenge
The most challenging part of the design was defining a central playboard in which players could separate their actions into the two main processes of the game. I described an octagonal-shaped board including five arched structures (for five players) and considered day and night features in the illustration to direct players' actions in different playing processes and evoke the visual atmosphere of an old Persian Bazaar.
Project Duration
The project started in November 2020 in Tehran and finished in May 2021.
Operation Flow
The first etudes were designed based on the initial prototype by the game development team. Followed by several playtests, concepts illustrated and developed after numerous playtest sessions to ensure functional and atheistic aspects of the game's components.
Research
I studied books on Persian geometry and motif styles. I also considered articles on the impact of geographical location on carpet design changes. Searching through websites introducing Persian carpets also helped to enrich my knowledge in this field.
Inspiration
The Persian carpet is one of the most significant aspects of Persian culture. As the game theme was carpet weaving, I started studying different design styles, modifying them to reconcile the game's rules, and taking advantage of the abstract visual alphabet. Player boards are specific cities in Iran that are the most recognized for their handmade carpets. I integrated both common motifs in the area and the most remarkable architectural symbol of the region to characterize a city as a player.
Project Overview
Dastbaf Board Game has been a Bronze winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Mahdokht Rezakhani.
Bronze Recognition
Mahdokht Rezakhani was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Dastbaf Board Game.
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Introducing Dastbaf: A Persian Carpet-Inspired Board Game by Mahdokht Rezakhani
Dastbaf is a board game inspired by the rich visual heritage of Persian carpet weaving, designed by Mahdokht Rezakhani and awarded Bronze in A' Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Award in 2023.
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