Schlechte Karten

Schlechte Karten is a Leipzig-based lifestyle brand creating humor-driven products for people who approach everyday life with irony and resist the pressure to be constantly productive. Founded by a team of two designers and a stage writer, the brand combines thoughtful design with candid humor to poke fun at self-optimization culture and celebrate the occasional failure, unfinished plan, or chaotic desk.

Its range includes the Demotivating Desk Calendar, featuring 52 wry observations for the year, as well as Oh No Notes notebooks, notepads, and the Prokrastinator, a planner for putting things off in style. Customers can also find postcards, art prints, tote bags, scented candles, puzzles, and curated product bundles. Schlechte Karten sells through its online shop and selected independent stores, concept shops, and bookshops. The company says its products are made in Germany, with a focus on regional, sustainable, and high-quality production. Its distinctive approach offers an amusing alternative to conventional motivational merchandise, making the products suitable for personal use or as playful gifts.