# Light-Up Business Cards Sparkle Labs DIY Kit Illuminates Your Contact Info By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-up-business-cards-sparkle-labs References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/technology/this_just_inbox_paper_circuit_business_cards_from_sparkle_labs_14005.asp) & [kits.sparklelabs](http://kits.sparklelabs.com/2009/06/25/printed-circuit-business-cards/) If your networking skills could use some illumination, these light-up business cards from [Sparkle Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath) are a great way to add some pizazz to self-promotion. The Sparkle Labs DIY kits use a [tiny circuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit) to power the light-up business cards. For some other outrageous business cards, check out the related articles below. **Implications** - The ability to customize one's business card offers a huge amount of appeal, especially to those looking to make their mark while networking in the business world. A business card that goes above and beyond the traditional confines of a paper rectangle is more likely to stand out to potential employers and professional contacts, so you can expect them to become much more common in years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Business Cards:** The ability to customize business cards offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and memorable networking experiences. - **Interactive Business Cards:** The use of technology to create interactive business cards presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage potential employers and professional contacts. - **Light-up Business Cards:** The use of light-up business cards provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to make a lasting impression and stand out in networking events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Printing and Stationery:** The printing and stationery industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by offering customizable and interactive business card solutions. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can tap into the trend of light-up business cards by providing creative ways to incorporate them into promotional campaigns. - **Technology and Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry can innovate by developing new and more advanced light-up business card solutions that are easy to use and offer various customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md) - [Phygital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Universal Digital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihello.md) - [Digital Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digibusinesscard.md)