Is the Business Card Dead?

theodp writes "Attending SXSW, HBR's Susy Jackson was dismayed to find her beloved business cards no longer carried the cachet they did back in the day. Writes Jackson: 'I had a lovely conversation with two young entrepreneurs from New York and when it was time to part ways, I used that old line: 'Here, let me give you my card.' They both paused, looking unsure about whether or not I was serious. Then I saw the understanding wash over them. I was speaking a forgotten language. A business card. How precious.' And while Jackson appreciates the convenience of exchanging e-business cards, Twitter handles, and phone numbers (texting), she's still a softie for a good business card: 'Some cards are plain; others speak to their holders' personalities through odd trim sizes, quirky color schemes, or clever word play. Each will tell me something more about the person who gave it to me than I could have known from their contact info alone.' So, how telling are The Business Cards of Tech Giants?"

Comments

your business card is crap.

[pgag45]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YBxeDN4tbk

Re:your business card is crap.

[Megahard]

That card's as big as a cd. He should just pass out DVDs, containing an hour of him explaining why he's so great.

Re:your business card is crap.

[JPLemme]

And that card makes him look like a giant, pompous jerk with an ego the size of Jupiter.

A business card is designed to give people basic information about a person. This card works.

Paul Allen's card

[DreadPiratePizz]

Look at that subtle off white coloringâ¦the tasteful thickness of itâ¦oh my godâ¦it even has a watermark.

Re:Business cards are more than just contact info

[Fuji Kitakyusho]

I wish someone would have told me ahead of time about the no pants thing. Fortunately, the meeting wasn't a total disaster, as my business card impressed everyone.

In the 60s we knew they were dead like fission was

[WillAffleckUW]

Back in the 60's they correctly predicted we'd all be using fusion reactors to power our future, we'd be eating our meals in pills, and we'd fly around on jetpacks or use hovercars.

That was when I knew the business card was dead, just like the fission reactor.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a crabfeed to attend to on the Moon.

Re:No

[RooftopActivity]

Condor? Is that you? I've been trying to get in touch with your for months!

Re:Please.

[Belial6]

Most of us don't have the medical problems you do. Have you checked to see if you can get better parking for it?

Re:No

[TheTurtlesMoves]

I hate smart phones.