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# High-Tech Business Cards
Customizable Credentials From TechKeys Also Function as Clever Keyboards

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-01-10 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-business-card
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363119/A-Business-Card-That-Functions-As-A-Mini-Keyboard/) & [networkworld](http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/nerdiest-and-most-high-tech-business-card-youve-ever-seen)

This high-tech business card is an excellent way to make your credentials stand out. Conceived by custom key company TechKeys, this nerdy card also works as a miniature keyboard.

Rather than being printed on traditional paper, the card is really a printed circuit board. With the use of smoldering equipment, it can be hacked to have keys attached to it. A USB cable can connect it to a computer, while pre-programmed keys lead to the TechKeys website and a Facebook page. Another key enables email.

In addition to this high-tech business card, TechKeys has also created credentials that produce holograms and are laser-cut. Their cards would be ideal for those in the tech industry or are seeking work that involves computers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.9/10
- Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Customizable Credentials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop software or platforms that streamline the process of creating personalized and functional credentials.
- **Printed Circuit Board Cards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of printed circuit board technology in various business card applications.
- **High-tech Networking Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into networking tools to provide unique and interactive ways to connect with others.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Printing and Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate high-tech features into traditional printing and stationery products to cater to modern business needs.
- **Technology Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative hardware solutions that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal for business professionals.
- **Networking and Professional Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer tech-enabled networking services and tools to enhance professional networking experiences and connections.

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