# Geeky Gamer Credentials Paolo Castellaneta Space Invader Business Cards Stand Out From the Crowd By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paolo-castellanet-space-invador References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/353193/Art-Director-Creates-Pixelated-Space-Invader-Business-Cards/) & [this-order.it](http://www.this-order.it/) Probably the coolest [business card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards) ever, this Space Invaders design stands out from generic products of its kind. Created by Italian Art director Paolo Castellaneta, these cards are a way to set yourself apart from others in a big way. The cards are shaped like the [famous video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch), and are made from bright neon plastic. The cards come in a variety of colors, including red, orange, green and blue. The material used for the plastic was plexiglass and silk-screen. Anyone who received one of these at a meeting would be sure to take notice of their business over anyone else's. Castellaneta's design, above all, stands out from the crowd and makes a reference to [beloved games of years ago](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Business Cards:** Creating business cards with designs that reference beloved games of the past presents an opportunity for companies to stand out from the crowd. - **Custom-shaped Business Cards:** Designing business cards in unconventional shapes, like famous video game characters, can make a lasting impression and differentiate a brand from others. - **Bright Neon Business Cards:** Using bright neon plastic materials for business cards adds a unique and eye-catching element that captures attention and leaves a memorable impression. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating retro-inspired or custom-shaped business cards can provide marketing and advertising agencies with innovative ways to showcase their creativity and attract clients. - **Design and Branding:** The use of bright neon plastic for business cards presents an opportunity for design and branding companies to create visually striking and memorable brand assets for their clients. - **Creative Services:** Offering retro-inspired or custom-shaped business cards can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for creative services firms, allowing them to offer unique and standout solutions to their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md)