# Subtly Textured Business Cards Lulu Dee Designed Understated Cool Business Cards for Cotton & Flax By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-business-cards References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/unique-business-cards) & [luludee](http://www.luludee.com) If you are trying to stand out by using cool business cards, these understated Cotton & Flax credentials offer a lot of inspiration. The classic black and white color scheme is enhanced with a variety of [different textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-is-everything). The home goods shop commissioned design and paper goods company [Lulu Dee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-picture-frame) to design the cards. These cool business cards come in three different subtle but insanely awesome patterns. The epitome of chic, these calling cards will make you stand out at the next networking event you attend. Rather than playing around with color, typography or content, these textured business cards will have you walking softly and carrying a big stick (or you know, walking normally but with an awesome business card). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subtle Textured Designs:** Exploring the use of subtle textures in product designs - **Monochrome Palettes:** Incorporating black and white color palette in product designs - **Minimalist Business Cards:** Designing business cards that prioritize simplicity and understated coolness ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design Industry:** Opportunities for graphic designers to create business cards with textured and minimal designs - **Printing Industry:** Incorporating textured paper stocks and printing techniques for business cards - **Personal Branding Industry:** Developing unique personal branding strategies with simple and chic business cards ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Card-Labeled Coffee Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueprint-coffee.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Sensorial Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-is-everything.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md)