Empty Card Case
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Empty Card Case
Empty Card Case is an innovative business card holder that revolutionizes the traditional card case design through its distinctive negative space aesthetics and parametric design principles. Created by designers Song Liu and Lei Wang, this sophisticated accessory reimagines the conventional business card exchange ritual for the digital age while maintaining the ceremonial importance of physical business card presentation. The case features a unique diamond-shaped stereogram surface pattern that gradually transitions from edge to center, combining mathematical precision with tactile appeal. Manufactured using aviation-grade alloy through die-casting and CNC precision milling, the case undergoes meticulous sandblasting and oxidation surface treatments to achieve its refined finish. The design accommodates standard business card sizes across Asia, Europe, and America, incorporating a movable shaft mechanism on one end that enables smooth card insertion and retrieval. Users can efficiently present cards using an intuitive double-thumb pushing mechanism, enhancing the professional exchange experience. The case's dimensions (50mm width × 15mm depth × 120mm height) and lightweight construction (31 grams) make it both portable and practical. This innovative design, which earned recognition with an Iron A' Design Award in the Art and Stationery Supplies Design category, represents a sophisticated fusion of parametric design methodology with everyday functionality, elevating the business card case from a mere utility item to a statement piece that embodies industrial elegance and contemporary design sensibilities.
business card holder, parametric design, aviation alloy, professional accessories, card case design, modern stationery
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