Gizmodo: business cards

Augmented Reality Business Card: I Would Hire Him

Sean Fallon — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT

ActionScript developer James Alliban has himself one of the most impressive business cards you will ever see. It uses augmented reality to generate a 3D video that can be manipulated on screen.

If you happen to be in the same field as Mr Alliban here, I suggest you step up your game (or replicate the idea at least). [James Aliban via Josh Spear via Hack a Day]

Cardapult: Score a New Job With The Business Card That Transforms Into a Catapult

Sean Fallon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Unemployment is high these days—which means you have lots of competition when it comes to job searching. Lay siege to prospective employers with the Cardapult and you will certainly win the day.

In a nutshell, the Cardapult is a business card that transforms into a rubber band-powered desktop catapult. What employer would not be impressed by that? They will hire you on the spot (unless you happen to shoot their eye out). Hit the following link for the complete instructions on how to make one yourself. [Instructables]

Friday Easy Origami: Business Card Becomes iPod Earbud Winder

Wilson Rothman — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:30:00 EDT

Those designers at Core77 never stop. Today, one of them devised a super-simple but damn-if-it's-not-worth-it business-card hack that finally gives you a way to stash those damn white earbuds. Share your attempts in comments. [Core77]

Google Me Business Cards: Best or Worst Idea Ever?

Adrian Covert — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:00:00 EST

This business card idea is undoubtedly clever, visually suggesting to people that they just Google your name for contact info. But do you want to encourage people to do so?

If you happen to be John Mahoney, people will think you're some old guy that appeared on Frasier. If you're Adam Frucci, your dance moves will immediately stand out. And if you're me, well, people will occasionally blame you for a certain CES prank that Techmeme is convinced I wrote. So I ask again, do you want to be Googled? [Ji Lee via Geek Sugar]

Planetary Gear Business Cards Will Get You Hired For Any Job

Sean Fallon — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:45:00 EST

In an ocean of business cards, standing out from the crowd is extremely important. This planetary gear version will definitely get noticed—making you appear more creative and hardworking than you probably are.

Granted, making one of these cards using the basic instructions provided by Thingverse is going to be a bit tricky, so don't go handing these out to just anyone. Make em' count. [Thingverse via Hacked Gadgets]

3D Business Cards Are Good For One Application, If That

Mark Wilson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:50:00 EDT

During a few of my college summers, I worked in a real estate office making various marketing materials. And browsing through the books of pre-made ads—endless catalogs full of countless tacky self-promotions that included lightning bolts and big game animals—you'd see things like these "3D" pop-up business cards...but nothing quite as bad. Unless your job is selling pop-up business cards, we can't really recommend them for use. [fubiz vie Geekologie]

Nintendo Famicom Business Card Holders Combine Your Idealistic Childhood With Your Sellout Adulthood

Jason Chen — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:30:00 EDT

What better way to bring your childhood into the present with these Nintendo Famicom business card holders. Your $8.80 will get you one random cartridge or controller, which may or may not be a that really horrible knockoff one made by that one lousy company in the mid '80s. We're looking at you, Ice Climber. If you're lucky, you'll get Zelda, Ballon Fight, or Mario instead. [GameAsylum via Nerd Approved]

M++CARD Combines a Business Card With USB Storage

Sean Fallon — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:22:14 EST

The benefits of combining USB storage with a business card are obvious. For one thing, it will get you noticed and make your card less dispensable. Second, it is a convenient and logical means to deliver important information to prospective employers and clients. Unfortunately, no one has truly succeeded in this endeavor (and simply printing your information on a thumb drive doesn't count). At the very least, this concept piece from designer Abhinav Dapke offers something approaching a solution.

Basically a flap on the rear of the card can be used to attach different memory sizes, and a pair of slits can be used for the USB adapter. To be honest, it doesn't amount to much more than taping a USB drive to an existing card. Still, it is a fairly elegant approach to the problem —but it might make more sense to develop a thin all-in-one usb drive that is specifically designed to hold business cards. So, my guess is that this concept will have to go back to the drawing board a few times before a viable product can be developed. [Coroflot via Core77 via DVICE]

Lock Pick Business Card: Sweet Form, Solid Function

Matt Buchanan — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:00:55 EDT

We collect a LOT of business cards throughout the year, and while most of them are far from memorable, every now and then one stands out. But even of the few cool ones I've been handed, none of them are quite as awesome as this lock pick card, which is loaded up with fully functional tools besides looking incredibly sleek and modern. Just don't show it to Patrick Bateman. – Matt Buchanan

[via TechEBlog]

NES Controller Business Card Holder: It's Cooler Than the Belt Buckles

Matt Buchanan — Sun, 20 May 2007 18:35:50 EDT

I have way too many business cards from press events, and right now I just have them lying in a stack on my desk. This Perler Bead-constructed NES controller card holder is exactly what I need, if only because I always need more Nintendo paraphernalia. Also good for holding Game Boy e-Reader cards. $10, but sold out for now. – Matt Buchanan

Nintendo NES Controller Perler Bead Business Card Holder [Etsy via Kotaku]

Info Rings Save You From Carrying Around Business Cards

Jason Chen — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:00:08 EDT

Picture this scenario. Both you and another businesswoman are wearing Info Rings. You shake hands, and exchange relevant business information—email, photo, phone number, which Hyatt suite you're staying in—via your rings. Then, when you go back to your room, you can review and file her information on your PC.

This is only a concept for now, but a concept that seems pretty useful for trade shows where you meet hundreds of people but only remember the name of the annoying guy in the next booth. – Jason Chen

Info rings save us from hassle of human interaction [SCI FI Blog]