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# Smoky Self-Branding
The Badass THINK Business Card Holder Looks Like a Pack of Cigarettes

By Armida Ascano | Published 2011-01-03 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-business-card-holder
References: [lovelypackage](http://lovelypackage.com/think-business-card-holder/) & [thinkpack.co.nz](http://www.thinkpack.co.nz/)

The THINK business card holder is a hot item for those looking to establish a [personal brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you). Though their look is risque, THINK business card holders appear sophisticated, sleek and stylish.

Cigarette smoking can be described in the same way, which may be why THINK has created this business card holder in the likeness of a [pack of smokes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramenthemed-smoking-accessories). Though the glamorization of tobacco puffing may be going too far, you can't deny that this THINK business card holder is amazing.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Personal Branding Accessories:** The rising trend of personal branding has created an opportunity for innovative accessories like THINK business card holder to help professionals establish their unique brand.
- **Sleek and Stylish Designs:** The demand for sleek and stylish designs in business accessories has opened up opportunities for disruptive innovations like the THINK business card holder that mimics the look of a pack of cigarettes.
- **Reimagining Taboo Products:** The trend of reimagining taboo products like cigarettes into everyday objects, as seen in the THINK business card holder, presents the potential for disruptive innovation and creative expression.

### Where This Applies

- **Personal Accessories:** The personal accessories industry can tap into the trend of personal branding by offering innovative and stylish products like the THINK business card holder.
- **Fashion and Design:** The fashion and design industry can explore opportunities for disruptive innovations by creating sleek and stylish accessories that challenge traditional norms, like the THINK business card holder.
- **Promotional Products:** The promotional products industry can leverage the rising trend of reimagining taboo products by offering unique and attention-grabbing items, such as the THINK business card holder.

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