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# Romantic Code Cards
The Wallaroo Produces Geeky Greeting Cards

By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-03 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wallaroo
References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWallaroo?ref=seller_info)

[Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsys-christmas-ad) boutique The Wallaroo has created a perfectly coded card to give to a special person in your life.

Designed with a geeky aesthetic, each of The Wallaroo's cards have a nerdy element to it. From Han Solo and Princess Leia with "I Love You - I Know" written in Aurebesh to binary code for love, these cards are a great way to tell your [geeky love](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-valentines-day) how you feel.

Additionally, The Wallaroo has designed birthday cards with Tetris themes and Mother's Day cards with R2-D2 and his mother.

**Implications** - Consumers want unconventional ways to tell their significant other how they feel. By offering unique [greeting card alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-can-cards), a company can capitalize on thinking outside of the box while evoking the feeling that the product helps the person stay true to his or her personality.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Unconventional Greeting Cards:** Innovative greeting cards that offer unique alternatives for expressing emotions.
- **Geek-chic Designs:** Greeting cards featuring nerd-inspired aesthetics and references that appeal to the geek community.
- **Personalized Expressions of Love:** Customizable greeting cards that allow consumers to convey their unique feelings and stay true to their personality.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Printed Greeting Cards:** The traditional greeting card industry can disrupt its own market by adapting to unconventional designs and unique customization options.
- **Geek and Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies in the geek and pop culture merchandising industry can expand their product offerings by including innovative greeting cards with niche designs.
- **E-commerce and Online Marketplaces:** Online platforms dedicated to selling creative and personalized products can incorporate unconventional greeting cards to cater to niche markets.

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