Meat Cards is a company which offers the ultimate in strange business cards: They sear your contact details onto a piece of raw beef jerky with a laser.
Even if this is a fake, what a great idea! I particularly like their concept for Tweetmeat, where you get to tweet your friends in meatspace.
I am going to find a way to make this work.
Implications - Having business cards readily available in your pocket for potential customers or connections you may encounter is a necessity for anyone with a professional occupation. Business cards should make a statement about your company and be memorable. A great example is the featured business card that is actually made from beef jerky.
Beef Jerky Business Cards
Edible Cured Meat Seared With Your Contact Details
Trend Themes
1. Edible Business Cards - The trend of creating business cards that are also edible for a memorable way to promote a brand or service.
2. Laser Printing on Food - The trend of using laser technology to print on edible surfaces like beef jerky for new and innovative advertising opportunities.
3. Meatspace Networking - The trend of incorporating physical and in-person interactions with virtual networking and social media platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Meat Products - The meat industry can explore new frontiers of advertising and promotion by developing edible meat products as unique and entertaining business cards.
2. Printing Technology - Printing companies can offer more personalized and creative solutions for business card printing by using laser technology on food surfaces.
3. Networking and Events - The events industry can incorporate fun and interactive activities like creating custom edible business cards as a way to encourage networking and engagement among attendees.