Printless Revolution. Reduce Humanity’s Impact on the Planet
Deckible: The Marketplace for Printless Card Decks – a New Era of Carbon Free Learning, Creativity, and Sustainability
September 2024 – Deckible proudly announces the launch of the world's first marketplace for printless card decks, offering a groundbreaking solution that combines sustainability, convenience, and digital innovation. The term "printless," first recorded in 1616 and defined by Collins Dictionary as "leaving no trace; unprinted," perfectly encapsulates Deckible’s mission: to provide a modern alternative to printed card decks without the environmental cost.
From the printing press revolution in 1440 to printing less in 1616 and now to printless in 2024, the world is witnessing a shift toward a digital future that values sustainability and reduces our environmental footprint. The rise of the creative economy, fueled by tools like Canva and AI, has made content creation simpler and more accessible, but it has also led to a surge in print-on-demand services—resulting in increased consumption of paper, trees, and carbon.
Card decks have become a popular alternative to books, offering a concise, interactive way to learn and engage with information. With shrinking attention spans and the need to learn on the go, card decks have exploded in popularity, with thousands of active Kickstarter projects contributing to this boom. However, the traditional printing process comes with high costs—financially and environmentally. Each deck is packaged and shipped individually, resulting in significant carbon emissions.
The time for change is now. Time to go printless.
By bringing card decks into the digital age, Deckible is enabling users to carry their favorite decks in their pockets, reducing waste, cutting shipping costs, and saving trees. The future is digital, and Deckible is leading the way.
Following in the footsteps of digital pioneers like Spotify (which reduced CD cases), Netflix (which eliminated DVDs), and Kindle & Audible (which revolutionized reading without printed books), Deckible is transforming the way people access and interact with card decks.
- Spotify reduced the need for physical CDs and cases.
- Netflix eliminated the need for DVDs and packaging.
- Kindle & Audible replaced printed books and CDs with digital options.
- Zoom and FaceTime have significantly reduced travel needs.
Now, Deckible offers the same convenience and sustainability for card decks. Thousands of creatives and publishers have already joined Deckible to power the printless revolution.
We live in an era dominated by short-form content (like X, TikTok, and Instagram), and printless decks offer the ultimate short-form learning and mindfulness experience. Digital card decks provide even more features than their physical counterparts:
- They can integrate journaling and meditation, as well as audio and video, creating a comprehensive sensory learning experience.
- Unlike printed decks, digital cards can have more than two sides, offering endless customization and flexibility.
- They make it easy to combine multiple decks for personalized learning.
- Digital cards are never lost, and they are easier to share with others.
Data-driven platforms enhance the digital experience:
- Spotify helps users discover new music with personalized radio stations.
- Kindle & Audible offer collaborative bookmarking to improve the reading experience.
- Netflix provides personalized movie recommendations based on viewing history.
Deckible harnesses the power of data to create a richer, more intelligent offering that continuously improves users’ experiences, delivering personalized, intuitive, and efficient access to learning and mindfulness tools.
"At Deckible, we're not just digitizing card decks — we're reimagining how people interact with content in a more sustainable, flexible, and engaging way. By going printless, we're not only reducing waste and carbon emissions, but we're also enhancing the user experience through features that printed decks could never offer. This is the future of learning and creativity." - Nick Kellet - Founder
Join the printless revolution today with Deckible—where creativity meets sustainability. Say goodbye to the costs of printing, shipping, and storage, and say hello to a new way of learning, growing, and living more mindfully.
For more information, visit https://www.deckible.com/ or contact nick@deckible.com
About Deckible:
Deckible is the world’s first digital marketplace for printless card decks, offering creatives and publishers an innovative platform to share their work while embracing sustainability. Deckible revolutionizes the way we interact with card decks, bringing all the functionality of physical decks into the digital world, with added features that enrich the user experience. Join the printless revolution today!
About Card Decks:
A card deck is a versatile tool for learning, reflection, and inspiration, much like a book. With bite-sized content on each card, it offers an interactive, engaging way to explore ideas, gain insights, and spark creativity in a portable format.
In the digital space, card decks come to life, much like Spotify revolutionized music or Audible redefined mobile book consumption—creating a dynamic, accessible way to interact with content anytime, anywhere. They extend traditional media into a new realm, making learning and discovery even more magical and personalized.