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Mixtape Generation Card Requires Obligatory “It Rocks” Headline

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Koji Sueyoshi, you are a genius and your Mixtape Generation business card could have only been more perfect if it actually played a selection of 80s rock ballads and disco themes. [Direct Daily]

Augmented Reality Business Card: I Would Hire Him

Sean Fallon — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0000

ActionScript developer James Alliban has himself one of the most impressive business cards you will ever see. It uses augmented reality to generate a 3D video that can be manipulated on screen.

If you happen to be in the same field as Mr Alliban here, I suggest you step up your game (or replicate the idea at least). [James Aliban via Josh Spear via Hack a Day]

One Always Looks Neat With a Card Made of Meat

John Herrman — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:44:20 +0000

According to the official MEAT CARDS website, “THESE business cards have two ingredients: MEAT AND LASERS.” And there is little else that needs to be said, I feel. [Meat Cards via BoingBoing]

E Launches, Brings You Easy Virtual (And Physical) Business Card Sharing

Jason Chen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0000

E is a social networking tool that makes it easy to trade business cards, personal info and automatically connect to each other on most social networking sites. And yes, there’s an iPhone app.

You’ve got three ways to use E. The neatest right now is with a connector dongle. You hold it up to another connector, say at a tradeshow or a meeting, and you instantly exchange information. The downside is the person you’re exchanging info needs to have one of these E dongles. The dongles sync and charge via USB and have 72 hours of battery life.

But, if you’ve got an iPhone, you can use the iPhone app and “flick” your business card over to the other person. Or if one of you doesn’t have an iPhone, there’s always just visiting the E website and punching in a unique code to swap info there.

We can imagine this will save on loads and loads of paper for business cards and writing down people’s social networking info, which we’re extremely excited about. You can go and sign up for a the trial today. [MyNameIsE]

Cardapult: Score a New Job With The Business Card That Transforms Into a Catapult

Sean Fallon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Unemployment is high these days—which means you have lots of competition when it comes to job searching. Lay siege to prospective employers with the Cardapult and you will certainly win the day.

In a nutshell, the Cardapult is a business card that transforms into a rubber band-powered desktop catapult. What employer would not be impressed by that? They will hire you on the spot (unless you happen to shoot their eye out). Hit the following link for the complete instructions on how to make one yourself. [Instructables]

Friday Easy Origami: Business Card Becomes iPod Earbud Winder

Wilson Rothman — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:30:00 +0000

Those designers at Core77 never stop. Today, one of them devised a super-simple but damn-if-it’s-not-worth-it business-card hack that finally gives you a way to stash those damn white earbuds. Share your attempts in comments. [Core77]

Google Me Business Cards: Best or Worst Idea Ever?

Adrian Covert — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:00:00 +0000

This business card idea is undoubtedly clever, visually suggesting to people that they just Google your name for contact info. But do you want to encourage people to do so?

If you happen to be John Mahoney, people will think you’re some old guy that appeared on Frasier. If you’re Adam Frucci, your dance moves will immediately stand out. And if you’re me, well, people will occasionally blame you for a certain CES prank that Techmeme is convinced I wrote. So I ask again, do you want to be Googled? [Ji Lee via Geek Sugar]

Planetary Gear Business Cards Will Get You Hired For Any Job

Sean Fallon — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:45:00 +0000

In an ocean of business cards, standing out from the crowd is extremely important. This planetary gear version will definitely get noticed—making you appear more creative and hardworking than you probably are.

Granted, making one of these cards using the basic instructions provided by Thingverse is going to be a bit tricky, so don’t go handing these out to just anyone. Make em’ count. [Thingverse via Hacked Gadgets]

Teeny Web Server is Smaller Than a Business Card, and Way More Useful

Kit Eaton — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:15:00 +0000

Hackaday’s running a cute little electronics project at the mo (well, if you think electronics can be cute) which shows you how to build a fully working web server on a circuit board no bigger than a business card, in plan at least. It’s capable of serving up web pages and files and instead of using tricky-to-access EEPROMs it runs from code stored on a FAT-formatted SD card—easily accessible by PC. Check it out: it’s pretty fascinating, and is a project you can follow…assuming you’re darn good at delicate soldering work, and are into DIY electronics. Just don’t go sewing the board to any clothing. [Hackaday via BBG]

DIY Scrolling LED Business Cards Miss Point of Business Cards, Still Cool

Kit Eaton — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:45:00 +0000

Over at Instructables is this DIY project that will let you make your own slender electronic business cards with built-in LED display. They’re pretty cool, displaying a number of different scrolling data messages at the push of a button, and apparently cost just about US$5 per card. The “slender” description means you’ll have to be good at soldering surface-mount components, though. To me it’s a cool project that will impress people, but kinda misses the point of business cards: easily disseminating your contact info. An LCD QR-code business card— now that’s something I’d fancy. Head over to Instructables if you’ve got the LED maker-urge. [Instructables]