Card Creation Basics

Overview of Card Tiers

HypeU cards are available in three main tiers—Common, Epic, and Legendary. Each tier is designed to appeal to a different level of fan and collector demand.

• Common – The most accessible tier with higher availability and lower pricing. These cards are designed for every fan, giving them an affordable way to support and own a piece of your journey.
• Epic – A limited-supply tier created for serious collectors who want something more exclusive. Epic cards often feature premium frames, career highlights, or unique designs.
• Legendary – The ultimate collector’s item. Legendary cards are extremely limited—sometimes just one-of-a-kind—and carry the highest prestige, resale potential, and royalty earnings.

A smart strategy is to mint a mix: Commons to build reach, Epics to drive mid-level collector interest, and Legendaries to create scarcity and demand.

Choosing Templates and Premium Frames

Your card’s template defines its overall design and layout, while premium frames give it a polished, collectible feel.

• Templates – Choose from sport-specific designs that highlight your athletic background (e.g., football, basketball, baseball). Templates make your card instantly recognizable and relevant to your sport.
• Premium Frames – Options like Classic, Ice, Gold, and Smoke give your card a distinct edge. For example:
  • Use Classic frames for Common cards.
  • Choose Ice or Smoke frames for Epic cards.
  • Highlight Legendary cards with Gold frames to emphasize rarity and prestige.

By combining templates and frames, you can create a consistent visual brand identity while also signaling value to collectors.

Adding Player Images, Action Shots, or Highlights

The imagery you choose is what makes your card come alive. Each tier can feature a different type of visual to match its exclusivity:

• Common Cards – Use a clean headshot or team image that fans instantly recognize.
• Epic Cards – Feature action shots that capture you in motion: a dunk, a goal, a spike, or a celebration moment.
• Legendary Cards – Include premium visuals like exclusive photos, behind-the-scenes shots, or even highlight reels and short clips (if supported).

Always stick to HD quality, watermark-free images that reflect your authentic journey. The stronger the visuals, the more attractive your card becomes to collectors.

Tips for Strong Card Design

• Keep your brand consistent across all cards.
• Use scarcity wisely—the fewer the Legendaries, the higher the demand.
• Add short captions, slogans, or milestones to connect emotionally with fans.
• Think from a collector’s perspective: “Would I be excited to own this card?”