# Humorous Learning Tools The Hipster Flash Cards Will Teach Your Child Their ABCs By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipster-flash-cards References: [kidcrave](http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/hipster-design-baby-flash-cards/) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/geeky-flash-cards-28m7) Designer Emma Cook has come up with a totally hip way to make children [learn their ABCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocab-master) with her series of Hipster Flash Cards. These hilarious cards will teach any child how to read while looking cool. A for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack), is of course the standard word to learn the letter A, but Cook wittingly changed it to stand for A for Apple computers—a necessity in any hipster's life. More funny ones include S for Specs and D for DSLR. The series continues down this funny path, and the set even comes with a plaid cover. Each card shows the letter, the witty word and a picture of the object. You’re sure to make your kid into a little hipster if you start their learning with these fun [flash cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kardsai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humorous Learning:** Using humor in educational tools to make learning a fun and engaging experience for children. - **Personalized Learning:** Creating personalized learning experiences for students to increase engagement and retention. - **Edutainment:** Integrating entertainment and education to make learning more enjoyable and effective. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Developing innovative educational tools that use humor and entertainment to improve engagement and retention. - **Toy and Game:** Incorporating interactive and educational components into toys and games to promote active learning for children. - **Publishing:** Creating books and other educational materials that make learning fun and engaging for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-affirmation-board-book.md) - [Early Literacy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letter-leap.md) - [AI Study Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashcardsai.md) - [AI ABC Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-finder.md) - [Engaging Language Flashcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/language-flashcards.md) - [Alphabet Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfabird.md) - [Vocabulary-Expanding Flashcard Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/languagebeast.md) - [Educational AI Reading Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zanki.md) - [Magnetic Educational Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-readiness-activity-set.md)