# Artist-Designed Credit Cards Epos International Limited-Edition Visa By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-designer-visa-cards References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/11/100-design-cards-epos-visa-have-100.html) & [eposcard.co.jp](http://www.eposcard.co.jp/campaign/100designcards/) Credit crunch? No problem--at least, that's what Japanese bank [Epos International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adyen-launched) thinks. Available through October 2009, these specially-commissioned [Visa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations) cards showcase the work of a hundred artists. There is a limit of 1,000 cards in each design available. The project is a collaboration between Epos International, the venerable Japanese fashion store Marui Co. and design company Bleed. Designs range from graffiti to anime to, well, you name it. The one that looks like a chocolate bar is pretty clever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art-inspired Credit Cards:** Opportunity for financial institutions to collaborate with artists to offer unique card designs and tap into the creative market. - **Customized Credit Cards:** Growing demand for personalized products presents an opportunity for financial institutions to offer customized credit cards with unique designs. - **Limited-edition Credit Cards:** Opportunity for financial institutions to create scarcity and exclusivity through limited-edition credit cards, potentially leading to increased demand and higher revenues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Banking:** Banks could look to enhance their brand and customer experience by partnering with artists to create unique credit card offerings. - **Design:** Design companies can collaborate with financial institutions to create visually appealing credit card designs that are not only functional but also a fashion statement. - **Retail:** Retailers could partner with banks to offer custom credit cards designed with the retailer's branding, potentially leading to increased brand loyalty and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [GenAI Card Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-ai-card-design-studio.md) - [Custom Metal Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-co-skin.md) - [Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bejeweled Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billionaire-card.md) - [Recycled Aircraft Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card.md) - [Collaboration Credit Card Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lura-amex-x-ana.md) - [Accessible Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-cards.md) - [Credit Card-Inspired Golden Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-bag.md) - [Gen Z-Specific Numberless Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axis-bank.md)