You know, I really only like the receipt concept. I think the messaging could be better, but there's something very strong in that idea.

Perhaps I've gotten a little more stodgy over the years, but while I think a business card needs to be really fun, I am more concerned about whether the brand and necessary information are conveyed effectively. The card, while unique, is just the wrong format. And I agree with you about the last one...there's something to this idea that was squashed by the weight given to her "HIRE ME" insistence.

I like the idea of a card holding your interest long enough for that short- to long- term memory transfer to take place, though I'm not sure the cross-world puzzle does that. Hmm, maybe I like this one more than I originally thought. I really like the simplicity of the info-side, that's for sure.

I have always been a HUGE fan of distinctive letterpressed business cards, printed on rough-hewn recycled card stock. For me, the material is just as important as the actual design. Don't know if you've ever seen any of Bruce Licher's work...but if you can get your hands on a sample set, I strongly recommend taking a look at what Bruce does. He truly is a letterpress legend. Click on the "View Bruce's Slideshow" on the top-left of the title on this page: http://www.creativerefuge.com/pages/spotlight.htm(also a pretty good interview).