# Wooden Business Cards Cody Maple's Self-Promotion Involves Laser-Etched Maple Wood By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-01-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-business-cards References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Personal-Business-Card/378181) & [codymaple](http://www.codymaple.com/) These wooden business cards for Cody Maple showcase perfectly how the recession has ushered in a new age of self-promotion. Gone are the days in which high-quality card stock is the only worthwhile option; now we see [wood and other unusual materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect) used for business cards that reflect the tastes and interests of their owners. Cody Maple's wooden business cards are laser-etched on thin slats of maple wood. Maple is a graphic designer, print designer and photographer, so his punny maple business cards reflect both his skills and his last name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Business Cards:** Using eco-friendly materials like wood for business cards presents an opportunity for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. - **Personalized Business Cards:** The use of unique materials like wood allows professionals to create customized business cards that reflect their individuality and stand out from traditional card stock. - **Creative Self-promotion:** Unconventional business card designs, such as laser-etched wood, enable professionals to showcase their creativity and make a lasting impression on potential clients and partners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can explore the use of innovative materials like wood to push the boundaries of traditional business card design and create visually captivating branding. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies in the eco-friendly products industry can leverage sustainable materials such as wood to offer unique and environmentally conscious business card options for their customers. - **Printing and Packaging:** The printing and packaging industry can adapt their production techniques to accommodate the demand for unconventional business card materials, like laser-etched wood, and offer specialized services for clients seeking distinctive branding solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Wooden Magnetic Desktop Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-oakyblocks-magnetic-modules.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Video Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidcard.md) - [Phygital Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardwood-accessories.md)