1HDC - 09.02 - Discussion - Business Card Hack

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Sorry, but this guy wins, guaranteed!

I think the form and function on that card become something more than a business card. I don’t think calling it a business card will be fair.

P.S: I think it is ugly. and I will still throw it to the trash.

Of course it’s hideous, I think it’s meant as a joke.

Uh, haha, I don’t think so, pyramid pitchman anyone?

http://www.infotainer.com/infotainer/

Ouch, okay now that’s even more embarassing.

I’m really liking the folding patterns people are coming up with. Although if i see another Iphone accessory i’m gonna explode something. What do you guys think about whats up so far? Lame or Fame?

I like the sushi server card. especially as a free sample kind of idea where handing out a business card is appropriate. not sure about the tooth pick but it’s there for those that would choose to use it, so good thinking.

this is a great 1HDC… totally enjoying the posts

my favorites so far are the earbud holder, earbud speakers, the card with the rotating specialty wheel, and the plug identifier… I think they’re dead clever and I would keep them for sure.

The sushi holder is a nice form, but I wouldn’t want to keep a card that had food on it… The pen holder is cool too, but I think it’s strange that the tip of the pencil is jamed in against the surface ( this one disappeared I think )

Apparently this month’s 1HDC is catching people’s imagination.

The earbud speakers were featured on “The Unofficial Apple Blog”:

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/04/08/earbud-speakers-from-4-business-cards/

when you want to submit an entry. do you click “new topic” or “post reply” when in the submission forum?

I think the earbud speaker is a nice looking design so I tried it myself but didnt seem to make any audible difference. I guess its just for aesthetics and not practical. Sorry! I am a very practical.
I like the jewelery design it has more potential. I can imagine as a compliment to the kids who come to jewel store. Possibly expensive.

The pitchman bragging about his B card, I think his card will be the first to get tossed out. Nowadays you just need a name title and website. That is more than enough. Maybe the first time you would like all that information but once you know about the person you dont need to carry that big chunk everywhere.

Wow, the new entry is very inspiring.

yeah its a cool idea but needs some tweeking. it dosen’t exactly work to well. but i great idea to build upon

Hi, I’m the designer the cardapult business card that rkuchinsky posted in the submission thread. Can I enter the contest? Do I need to make a post in that thread?

i think your gonna have a hard time convincing the judges that the cardapult took you and hour to both conceive and construct. Kick ass design though. mad props

I’m In too~~

Ah, I didn’t know construction had to be done in an hour. It most definitely wasn’t, so I guess I’m not eligible.

would anyone like to discuss what they like or dislike about the entries so far? i like the emergency sunglasses. although i think the chamfer needs to be a little larger because it appears as though it would uncomfortably chop down on the users nose.

i’m not really feeling the wire holder. functionally it works, but so does duct tape. this is a design comp. and it just seems to me that a little more thought could have gone into the aesthetics of the design while still achieving a functional result.

and vice versa for the snowflake. the person just took someone else’s design and made it out of business cards. i mean come on. it’s a i hour DESIGN challenge. that doesn’t mean go out and find the most challenging design and copy it. by the look of the craftsmanship that went into the snowflake, i’m sure that person could have come up with their own idea.

i’m not trying to pis anyone off. just trying to give some constructive feedback, and stir things up a little so people will start discussing their opinions about the entries.
after all most of us are designers or are aspiring to become a professional designer, and discussion is the only way to turn a good idea into a great idea.

come on guys and gals!
What are you thinking?

FWIW, I’ve seen that seed business card idea before. Not saying it was any intentional copying involved, just that it already exists…

here’s a few-

I also remember a hangtag for some environmental clothing company doing the same thing with seed embedded in the paper. (sorry, can’t remember which brand, it was at least a year ago).

R