# Credit Card-Like Stylus The Cipher by Quirky is Thin and Can Slip into Wallets By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cipher-by-quirky References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/05/23/credit-card-sized-stylus-is-easy-to-carry/) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/231-Cipher-business-card-stylus) The Cipher by Quirky may look like a credit card, but it is actually a stylus for touchscreen devices. While [slim, pencil-like styli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-pen) are not that inconvenient when it comes to portability, they are easily lost or misplaced. This ingenious alternative is a handy tool that a person can [keep in their wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mag-wallet). Since people are often very careful when it comes to both credit cards and wallets, the Cipher by Quirky should be rarely misplaced. Made out of a capacitive material, the Cipher by Quirky will interact with any smartphone, tablet and even public touchscreens. It boasts an easy-to-grip surface and a [writing tip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typec-ultra) that makes it comfortable to use, despite what some might think. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 29% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Credit Card-like Stylus:** Styli with credit card-like design for enhanced portability and convenience. - **Capacitive Material Stylus:** Lightweight and easy-to-use stylus made from capacitive material for universal compatibility. - **Everyday Carry Tools:** Tools designed to fit easily in wallets and pockets for convenient everyday carry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Device Accessories:** Designing stylus for easy navigation and use of mobile devices with stylish, intelligent features. - **Consumer Goods:** Innovating utility and convenience in everyday products with multi-purpose and slim design features. - **Writing Instrument Industry:** Redefining the traditional writing industry by developing stylus to compete with pen-and-paper experiences with digital enhancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket Writing Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case.md) - [Discreet Card-Sized Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-tracking-card.md) - [Magnetic Wirelessly Charged Stylus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-stylus-2.md) - [Flatpack Everyday Carry Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hancept-zero-mk2.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Sleek Modern Trackable Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-card.md) - [Captivating Stylus Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quill.md) - [Magnetic Low-Cost Tablet Styluses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adonit-neo-pro.md) - [Ultra-Thin Tracker Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimca-here-2-tracker.md)