# Multi-Purpose ID Cards The Cardstick Ruler Stickers Turn Credit Cards into Classroom Utensils By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardstick-ruler-sticker References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/credit-cards-not-just-for-creating-debt/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/theCardstick-Cardstick-ruler-stickers/dp/B0057RMAPO?tag=trenhunt0f-20) From time to time, a situation requires you do some measuring, and the Cardstick Ruler Stickers intend to ensure the job gets done, every time. From the shaving razor to decaffeinated coffee, consumer solutions seem to show up whenever people run into the same problems or have the same needs. And so, these Cardstick Ruler Stickers hope to facilitate a tricky scenario many face everyday: [measuring things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape). Just slap one of these [stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stickerbox) on your library ID, [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets) or credit card, and find out whether that foot-long hotdog is actually 12 inches! Released in a variety of three colors, the Ruler Stickers include both inch and centimeter guides, adding another layer of functionality to whatever cards or devices are lying around in your pockets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-purpose ID Cards:** The Cardstick Ruler Stickers enable ID cards to be used as measuring tools, highlighting the trend of incorporating multiple functionalities into a single item. - **Consumer Solutions:** The development of Cardstick Ruler Stickers exemplifies the trend of creating innovative solutions to common problems faced by consumers. - **Functional Stickers:** The use of Ruler Stickers on various cards and devices showcases the trend of utilizing stickers to add additional functionality to everyday objects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** The stationery industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the demand for multi-purpose ID cards by offering innovative products like Cardstick Ruler Stickers. - **Mobile Devices:** The mobile device industry can explore the integration of functional stickers, such as Ruler Stickers, to enhance the versatility and usefulness of smartphones and tablets. - **Retail:** The retail industry can consider incorporating multi-functional ID cards, using concepts like the Cardstick Ruler Stickers, to provide additional value and convenience to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Multifunctional Angular Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler-set.md) - [Smart Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozos-neorulergo.md) - [Card-Sized EDC Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-workshop-sere-cards.md) - [Titanium EDC Rolling Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20.md) - [Minimal Stainless Steel Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa.md) - [Social Distancing Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-social-stick.md) - [Convenient Checklist Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checklist-sticky-roll.md)