Topos

Product design for Topos, a narrative therapy card deck

About Topos

Designed by Danielle Cox, B.F.A. in Design

Topos is a narrative therapy card deck using metaphorical images helping patients reframe their perspectives on life. Using metaphorical images, this deck encourages communication and reflection. Topos consists of a 35-image card deck and a booklet to help guide the session.

Topos allows the patient to pick any number of cards to work with for any number of sessions. The cards allow the patient to create a narrative in which they can externalize their experiences to view them separate from themselves. The book functions as a reference for the therapist.

Topos uses metaphorical cards depicting common human experiences that have no correct answer. This allows a patient to be able to see experiences within these cards and leave them up to their own interpretation. Each experience is unique to that patient, allowing this tool to be used for all patients.

A user holds 3 cards from Topos, designed by Danielle Cox
A user views the guide for Topos, designed by Danielle Cox