# 3D-Printed Business Cards Clam's Personal Branding Project is Designed for Zoom BCN By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-business-cards References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/02/27/3d-printed-business-cards/) & [studioclam](http://www.studioclam.com/en/) Despite of the latest tech innovations, business cards are always a great way to network with potential clients and collaborators. When aiming to leave a lasting impression, a memorable business card design can be a difficult feat when competing with others in your industry. In these case of digital design studio Clam, their [3D-printed business cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase) aim to stand out and get noticed. The plastic cards were created for Zoom BCN offices in Barcelona and loosely draw inspiration from typographic motifs and cartography. Boasting a series of 3D reliefs, the plastic cards can be arranged to form a mapped image. With [additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapte-collection) at an all-time high, brands are utilizing 3D-printing more frequently and this branding project is a great example of how the technology is rapidly evolving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Business Cards:** The rise of 3D-printed business cards presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the print and design industry. - **Additive Manufacturing Branding:** The use of additive manufacturing for branding presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketing and advertising firms. - **Personalized Business Card Design:** The trend towards personalized, unique business card designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic design and printing industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Printing and Design:** The trend towards 3D-printed business cards presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the printing and design industry. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The use of additive manufacturing for branding presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketing and advertising firms. - **Graphic Design and Printing:** The trend towards personalized, unique business card designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic design and printing industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Phygital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards.md) - [3D-Printed Organization Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-hopkins.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md)