# Matchstick-Holding Business Cards Lyra Hill Handcrafts Credentials that Double as Storage By Jason Soy | Published 2012-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyra-hill References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/07/26/lyra-hill/) & [lyrahill](http://lyrahill.com/) Simply having [personal business cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen) to hand out is no longer enough, you have to think outside the box, just like Lyra Hill. Rather than presenting potential employers and contacts with any run-of-the-mill card, she gives people matchsticks and toothpicks inside an [artful cardboard container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote). Once the container is opened, it reveals Hill’s contact information, demonstrating her abstract thinking in addition to her stellar art skills. If that doesn’t leave an impression on an employer, I don’t know what will. In addition to being full-time awesome, Lyra Hill runs a blog entitled ‘It’s Always Winter in Space,’ which houses her comics, experimental films and video commentaries about her work. She’s currently based in Chicago, Illinois and frequently gets commissioned to [design posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co) and tattoos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Business Cards:** Creating business cards that incorporate interactive elements to leave a lasting impression. - **Multifunctional Credentials:** Developing business cards that serve a dual purpose, such as providing storage or holding small items. - **Artistic Self-promotion:** Using creativity and artistic skills to showcase one's abilities on business cards. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design and Printing:** Providing innovative design and printing solutions for personalized and interactive business cards. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Creating unique and multifunctional business card holders and storage solutions. - **Art and Creative Services:** Offering artistic self-promotion services, including designing and producing visually captivating business cards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phygital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Card-Labeled Coffee Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueprint-coffee.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md)