# Analog Animated Card Cases This Business Card Holder Uses a Clever Illusion to Broadcast a Message By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-card References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/duncanshotton/nice-to-meet-you-card-case) & [dshott](http://dshott.co.uk/nice) This animated card case flashes the message "Nice to meet you" every time it's opened -- but it doesn't use any kind of digital technology to do so. The front cover of the 'Nice to Meet You' animated card case is full of small slits. As the case slides out of the cover, the slits are filled in by four consecutive configurations of lines, broadcasting the friendly message to anyone about to receive a business card. It's a clever trick of analog animation. The animated card holder creates movement and transformation without the use of a screen. Just like the business cards inside, it hearkens back to a time of more traditional face-to-face contact. The 'Nice to Meet You' animated card case comes in black and silver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Analog Animation:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate analog animation techniques into their products or marketing strategies. - **Digital-less Interaction:** Innovation potential to create products or experiences that rely on analog mechanisms rather than digital technology. - **Nostalgic Design:** Opportunity for industries to capitalize on the appeal of retro or traditional aesthetics in modern products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery & Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing analog-inspired stationery and office products. - **Promotional Products:** Opportunity for businesses to offer unique and attention-grabbing analog promotional items. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Innovation potential in utilizing analog animations for creative and memorable marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Universal Digital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihello.md)