This is a guest post from D. Salmons over at TestFreaks - website for real geeks, where you can find everything from dvd players to wii games

One of the ways of getting your business (or yourself) out there to the masses is with business cards. Whether you're passing them out at conventions, conferences or business lunches, your business card can make a great first impression.



Some of the most innovative, creative business cards just so happen to be the geekiest. So check out these 10 geeky business cards that are sure to leave a lasting impression:

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Source: Abhinav Dapke's Coroflot Portfolio

3-D business cards are a unique way of getting yourself noticed and remembered.Since most of us Google companies and people to find out the information we want, the best way of letting people know who "You" are, is to create a Google profile. If you don't have a Google account - set one up and fill out your Google profile.The "Cardapult" unfolds into a working catapult. Created by mechanical engineer Bryce Bell of Cardnetics ... he gives a step-by-step tutorial so you can do-it-yourself.Bring back memories of childhood with this cool Spirograph business card. Adafruit also gives instructions on how to create your own.This laser cut designed business card is almost hard to believe it's paper.Why not create a custom shaped business card... like these 3D Glasses. Definitely not your average business card.If you're a social media geek, this is the perfect business card. After you give one out, you can go tweet about it.In today's high tech world, forgo the paper and give out a business card that can be looked at electronically.Turn an ordinary business card into a 2D readable barcode. You can link the barcode to your website or wherever you want potential clients to go.

Saving my favorite for last. Bringing out the child in all of us are the Lego employee's business cards. A little miniature Lego of yourself - how awesome is that?!?!



If these business cards don't inspire you to create a unique and, well... geeky business card, I'm not sure what will. Just have fun with it. No one will soon forget you, I'm sure.