What a great idea! What made you think of politicians?
Local politics is an important part of American life. Former U.S. House
Speaker, Tip O’Neill, famously said that “all politics is
local.” We think he’s right! Our local elected officials
are our neighbors, local businesspeople, professionals and friends – and
they have an important job in making our community safe and prosperous.
CivicCards is a cool way to celebrate them.
How can we buy CivicCards?
Just visit our online store! You can purchase CivicCards in interesting
combinations - full sets, random packs, singles or customize your own
set through MyCivicCards.
Did you meet with all the elected officials?
We were fortunate to meet with many of the elected officials, as they
took time out of their busy schedules. Most agreed, CivicCards is a
fun idea and a worthy educational tool!
Why did you name your debut series, The Classic Set?
We named it “The Classic Set” to honor the golden age of
baseball cards. We wanted our design to capture the nostalgia of that
era
Why are the cards color-coded?
We wanted CivicCards to be easy-to-understand, so we gave each government
level its own eye-catching color. You can visually distinguish which
office, district, and party each official represents. This is our underlying
magic - a nice balance of form and function.
• Federal is Purple
• State is Green
• County is Orange
• Municipality is Yellow
• School Board is Pink
What are CivicCards’ goals?
We strive to be a source for civic awareness through a classic collectible.
Trading cards are an enduring American icon, and we believe it’s
a perfect way to help people connect to their civic leaders, to stimulate
conversation and inspire informed citizenship.
How can CivicCards benefit our communities?
CivicCards can benefit all types of groups and people in Pittsburgh:
• Schools & Universities: CivicCards engages kids & young adults
in civic awareness - an education tool for younger kids as well as a resource
for students who move toward voting age.
• Community Groups: CivicCards engenders civic pride - a fun giveaway at
community events, parades, conferences, and more!
• Officials & Constituents: CivicCards promotes officials - a fun campaign
collectible to connect constituents to their reps, to inform who represents whom
in which district.
• Businesses & Media: CivicCards provides a snapshot, an informational
touchpoint for professionals and media sources.
Will you feature potential candidates for office?
We plan to release many innovative series, and a “candidate set” is
certainly a product we are considering. Please do send us your suggestions
for any features or sets you would like to see in the future! |