# Credit Crunch Self Promotion Innovative Business Cards to Get You Noticed By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-promotion-in-tough-times-innovative-business-cards-to-get-you-noticed References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2008/12/09/40-creative-business-card-designs/) Given the number of layoffs, with no doubt many more to come, there wouldn’t be a better time to [go out on your own](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visa-corporate-card). The first and most essential thing to have when [promoting yourself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akenotex) is a [business card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-ai-card-design-studio) to create buzz for your new enterprise. Can’t think of anything to help you stand out from the run of the mill? How about these inspired designs. Kevin Mitnick uses a toolset to promote his security company; Viewzi uses a clear card promotes their search engine; Yuka Suzuki uses bobby pins on her hair and makeup artist card; Flow's card is a rolled up miniature yoga mat; a Greek restaurant uses broken bits of plate; Sean Kinney, a graphic design uses a razor blade. Perhaps one of the cleverest ones is the stretch band for a personal trainer, and Chris Fisher, a radio announcer, uses a comb. Now just where can you find a printer to make them up for you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 100% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Innovative Business Card Designs:** Exploring unique and creative designs for business cards to enhance self-promotion opportunities. - **Personalized Business Card Accessories:** Using unconventional accessories or materials to make business cards more memorable and attention-grabbing. - **Print-on-demand Business Card Services:** Leveraging the convenience of print-on-demand services for customizing and producing unique business card designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Printing Services:** Printers and printing companies can capitalize on the demand for customized business card designs. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can explore creative ways to leverage innovative business card designs for self-promotion and brand awareness. - **Design and Creative Industries:** Designers and creatives can push the boundaries of traditional business card design by experimenting with unconventional materials and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Card Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/businesscardgen.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Phygital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards.md) - [Digital Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digibusinesscard.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Digitized Business Contact Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-card.md) - [Modern Business Card Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spreadly-scan.md)