# Wooden Business Cards These Sleek Wooden Cards are Made Using Discarded Doors By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-16 | Updated 2015-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-cards References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/interstitial.html?v=1&advertiser=External&return_url=http://designtaxi.com/news/379898/A-Beautiful-Unique-Set-Of-Business-Cards-Made-From-The-Wood-Of-Old-Office-Doors/) & [dexigner](http://www.dexigner.com/news/28247) Dutch creative company The Brave New Now crafted these wooden cards for Ven Amsterdam, which opt out of the [traditional use of paper business cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards). The cards were specifically designed for the brand's new business and entertainment complex. The wooden cards are actually made from [pieces of doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood) that had been discarded within the old-fashioned building. During the creation of the new complex many materials from the building were torn apart, never to be used again. However, the creativity of The Brave New Now decided to upcycle pieces of the building and re-purpose them into [wooden business cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards). Each card was sliced, sanded, given a bright pink border and engraved with brand's name and a brief story about the card itself. These non-traditional cards bring a sense of creativity and modern aesthetic while maintaining the historical and eco-friendly values. Each card embodies the brand's philosophy in a sleek new style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Materials:** Opportunity to create innovative products by repurposing discarded materials for sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Branding:** Disruptive potential to differentiate businesses by incorporating sustainable practices into their marketing materials. - **Creative Business Cards:** Exploring alternative materials and designs for business cards to stand out in a competitive market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising and Marketing:** Innovative ways to promote brands utilizing eco-friendly materials and creative concepts. - **Sustainable Architecture and Design:** Opportunities to incorporate upcycled materials and sustainable practices in architectural and design projects. - **Printing and Stationery:** Developing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional paper-based business cards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Aircraft Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card.md) - [Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood.md) - [Waste-Made Cardholder Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arda-biomaterials.md) - [Wood-Created Progressive Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket.md) - [Scannable NFC Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovou-smart-business-card.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestbank.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md)