Business cards signify professionalism, integrity, and reputation. Consequently, these iconic items have a unique place in American pop culture. Since the business card can be considered a staple of the white collar workforce, it’s not surprising that quirky creatives take up the task of designing cards for their favorite fictional characters. Naturally, most of the cards we found belonged to the sci-fi set. Here are a few of our favorites from cult classic films and TV shows:

Fictional Business Cards Gallery

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Design Challenge

These cards may not serve a practical purpose, but such exercises provide a fun way to fine tune your graphic skills. The best examples strive for a realistic appearance, which may inspire future paid projects. Do you have a similar collection in your portfolio? Share your fan art with our design community! Or take the challenge and build a few cards from scratch. Need ideas? Explore a specific theme or genre that interests you i.e. superheroes, famous villains, or retro cartoons.