Made as a joke, the Facebook styled business card seems authentic and fun.
These cards have the 'confirm friend' page as the design for the business card. It's cool if you work within a creative field, but it might not be taken as a joke for the more seriously employed.
I think this is a neat idea for those who travel abroad, make friends, and want to give them something to remember you by.
Implications - The Internet has been swept by social media sites such as Facebook, which now have global reach. The Facebook logo is very recognizable and a parody of such a powerhouse is very current, reeling pop culturally savvy consumers in. This product is great for any business or person looking to appear inventive and modern by tying themselves to a company that has a countless amount of users.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Facebook-style Business Cards
- Opportunity for novelty and personalized business cards that mimic the design of popular social media platforms.
- Parody Products
- Potential for creating parody products that tap into the recognition and cultural relevance of popular brands.
- Inventive Branding
- Compelling potential for businesses to appear innovative and modern by associating themselves with well-known companies.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Printing and Stationery
- Opportunity for printing companies to offer custom business cards that mimic popular social media designs.
- Novelty and Gift
- Potential for companies in the novelty and gift industry to create parody products that play on the recognition of popular brands.
- Marketing and Branding
- Compelling opportunity for marketing and branding agencies to help businesses associate themselves with well-known companies in a creative way.
