# Glowing Gift Cards These Creative Gift Cards Will Last Long After the Holidays By Derek Cohen | Published 2009-12-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-gift-cards References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-5-most-creative-gift-cards-ever) Just in time for the holiday season, here are a few creative gift cards for the 21st century. These innovative stocking stuffers include a glowing [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) gift card, a USB 2.0 flash drive card, gift cards that double as an MP3 player or a camera, and even one that controls a tiny R/C car. Keep in mind that all these little devices are still [fully functioning gift cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card). The technological features of these creative gift cards are sure to make them a hit for the holidays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Gift Cards:** There is a trend towards gift cards that double as something practical, such as an MP3 player or a camera, offering an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new and useful features for consumers. - **Tech-embedded Gift Cards:** Gift cards embedded with technology such as a USB 2.0 flash drive, glowing Wii gift card, and one that controls an R/C car are becoming more popular, presenting an opportunity for companies to tap into this trend and create even more unique tech-embedded gift cards. - **Interactive Gift Cards:** Gift cards that come with interactive features such as controlling an R/C car can provide an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop more engaging and interactive gift card experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of the trend towards tech-embedded gift cards and create unique in-store experiences for customers with specialized designs and interactive features. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can leverage the trend towards interactive gift cards by incorporating interactive features that complement their products, such as downloadable music or movie previews. - **Technology:** Tech companies have an opportunity to develop and produce more specialized and innovative tech-embedded gift cards that provide a unique experience for customers and support brand recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Gamer Gift Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-crush-saga-gift-card.md) - [Digital Retailer Gifting Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings1.md) - [Holiday Gift Card Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-promotions.md) - [Versatile Digital Gift Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-me.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md) - [Digital Gifting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-gifting-platform.md) - [Greeting-Card-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-can-cards.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Gifting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-moments.md) - [Festive Digital Musician Greetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatacard-greetings.md)