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# Pop Culture Business Cards
Benedetto Papi and Edoardo Santamato Imagine Icons with Everyday Jobs

By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-08 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-business-cards
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/364916/The-Business-Cards-Pop-Culture-Characters-Would-Have-If-They-Quit-Their-Jobs/) & [invasionecreativa.it](http://invasionecreativa.it/e-oxfam-italia.html)

Italian designers Benedetto Papi and Edoardo Santamato have created [pop culture business cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen) in the likes of some of the most famous fictional characters. However, these business cards represent more realistic "Joe Schmo" jobs instead of their fictional ones.

The designers used many [superheroes as inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains). If Batman quit his day job, he could possibly be a lighting technician due to his experience lighting up Gotham with his infamous bat symbol. Another bunch of fictional crime stoppers, [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-x-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles), were imagined as pizza shop owners-- hopefully above the sewage system.

Movie posters were also re-imaged as general business cards by the clever and quirky duo. Finding Nemo's poster was ironically turned into a 'Nemo Sushi Bar' business card and Titanic's was used as the template for 'Titanic Scuba Diving School.'

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.5/10
- Popularity: 99% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Pop Culture Business Cards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and personalized business cards inspired by pop culture characters can help individuals stand out in a competitive market.
- **Fictional Character Job Remapping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the roles and jobs of fictional characters can lead to creative and unexpected business concepts.
- **Movie Poster Business Cards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming movie posters into business cards can provide a fresh and attention-grabbing way to promote different industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating pop culture elements into graphic design can attract an audience with shared interests.
- **Printing and Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique and customized business card printing services can cater to individuals seeking original and eye-catching designs.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using unconventional marketing strategies, such as themed business cards, can create buzz and generate interest in various industries.

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