# Transportation Card Manicures These Acrylic Nails Double as Transportation Passes By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-pass References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/387204/Student-s-Unique-Acrylic-Nails-Cleverly-Doubles-As-Public-Transportation-Card/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/luciedavis/) Lucie Davis is an English fashion student from 'UAL's Central Saint Martins' and has designed an unusual but convenient transportation pass for commuters. After being assigned a project that required that students create fashion pieces that were "inspired by their most routine activities," the student decided to create [acrylic nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss) that could simultaneously function as a transportation pass. The nails contain an RFID chip that can be found in London's transportation passes, the 'Oyster Card.' By simply touching the scanning device when entering a metro, people wearing the nails can easily walk through. This fashion project mixes design and technology to create a unique product that is both creative and conveniences the life of the user. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-function Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative products that serve multiple purposes. - **Convenience Wearables:** Potential for wearable devices to integrate with everyday activities to enhance convenience. - **Fashion-tech Hybrid:** Emerging trend of merging fashion and technology to create innovative and functional products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to explore new design possibilities by integrating technology. - **Transportation:** Potential for transportation companies to collaborate with fashion designers to create integrated travel solutions. - **Wearable Technology:** Growing market for wearable devices that offer practical and convenient features, such as transportation passes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md) - [AI-Powered Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umia.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md) - [Smart At-Home Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon.md) - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Connected E-Paper ID Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card.md)