It has been a minute since I have written about business cards, however this one was deserving. Let me know what you think?
This business card was designed by SURVCO and can transform into a powerful ax and more... This credit card sized toolkit fits into any wallet. It can be used as a knife, saw, tomahawk, shovel, arrow, spear, wrench, screwdriver, and bottle opener. Watch the video below for more info.
If you’re in the market for new business cards or a cutting-edge new advertising medium, you should take a look at this brilliant idea - your message or logo etched right onto a real leaf, no paint necessary! The resulting leaves are simple, stunning when looked at against the sunlight, and the best part is that if they are thrown away, there is no adverse effect on the environment. Design Firm Tatil Design of Brazil came up with the elegant marketing idea, which they recently used in 2008 during the 55th Cannes Advertising Festival to promote their “Designing Naturally” workshop. Natural Medium, which is what they call their amazing laser cut leaves, was so popular and well received at the festival that it won the Bronze Award for the 2009 International Design Excellence Awards in Eco Design.
I found this while just surfing around and found the whole process fascinating and brilliant. I'malways intrigued on different ways in which things can be used and still be friendly to the environment. I found the article about the leaf business cards on Inhabitat.com. Inhabitat.com is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
Inhabitat was started by NYC designer Jill Fehrenbacher as a forum in which to investigate emerging trends in product, interior and architectural design. So in your spare time go and check out the site. They have some great articles on ways people and companies are using recyclables to save the environment.
We as people have creative minds. We are always looking for ways to market ourselves when it comes to our business. So whats that first thing that comes to your mind? Well your business card would be one aspect of your business. This is how we market ourselves while we are out and about mingling with others. So what could make your business card stick out. While here are some ideas of creativity for your next business card.
Metal card. Doubles as a cake cutter.
The message is very important if you're going to bear the extra cost of laser cutting or die-cutting.
Card that grows little plants when placed into water made for a gardener.
Come up with a fun die-cut.
Make an 3D plastic card Who doesn't like a business card that turns into a chair.
You can make the holes big enough so you can put your fingers through to complete the picture, like on this card for Yoga classes.
This is just funny. Vigra haha!
Lastly watch this video "Your Business Card is Crap".
If you’re in the market for new business cards or a cutting-edge new advertising medium, you should take a look at this brilliant idea - your message or logo etched right onto a real leaf, no paint necessary! The resulting leaves are simple, stunning when looked at against the sunlight, and the best part is that if they are thrown away, there is no adverse effect on the environment. Design Firm Tatil Design of Brazil came up with the elegant marketing idea, which they recently used in 2008 during the 55th Cannes Advertising Festival to promote their “Designing Naturally” workshop. Natural Medium, which is what they call their amazing laser cut leaves, was so popular and well received at the festival that it won the Bronze Award for the 2009 International Design Excellence Awards in Eco Design.
always intrigued on different ways in which things can be used and still be friendly to the environment. I found the article about the leaf business cards on Inhabitat.com.
