Innovative Digital Business Cards Made from Recycled Wood by Studio Prairie and Shimizu Corporation

The Launch of Prairie Card: Re:Wood

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Studio Prairie Co., Ltd. has teamed up with Shimizu Corporation to offer a unique digital business card service using recycled wood. Named "Prairie Card: Re:Wood powered by Shimizu Corporation," this service aims to transform the way companies and municipalities share information while promoting sustainability.

The Concept behind Prairie Card: Re:Wood

The Prairie Card utilizes wood resources available to businesses and local governments, which will be processed at Shimizu's Tokyo Woodworking Factory in Koto City, Tokyo. This innovative service addresses the fact that over 5 million tons of wood are reprocessed into wood chips in Japan each year, yet much of the wood held by various entities remains underutilized. By collecting unused materials—such as waste wood from companies or locally managed timber—and repurposing them into digital business cards equipped with NFC chips, Prairie Card conveys narratives like "This card is made from our product" or "This wood comes from the forest in our hometown." This approach not only moves beyond mere business card exchanges but also transforms them into powerful communication tools that embody the identity of a company or community.

Usage Scenarios for Prairie Card

1. Sustainability Strategies for Corporations
Companies can upcycle wood from their own buildings or products into employee business cards, showcasing real examples of "circular economy" through environmental reports and integrated reports.

2. Community Branding for Municipalities
Local governments can issue digital business cards made from regional wood as part of employee materials or as gifts for hometown tax return donations, emphasizing the value of local resources nationwide with messages like, "This card originated from the forests of XX Town."

3. Brand Promotion at Events and Exhibitions
Distributing sustainable novelty items at events allows recipients to discuss the "wood story," naturally spreading the company's ESG stance within and outside their organization.

Product Details

- Product Name: Prairie Card – Wood Material Card "Re:Wood" powered by Shimizu Corporation
- Launch Date: November 4, 2025
- Pricing:

- Initial Cost: ¥250,000 (excluding tax) and up
- Card Issuance Fee: ¥6,500 (excluding tax) per card and up
Note: Minimum order of 30 cards required. More details can be requested.

About Prairie Card

The Prairie Card is an innovative digital business card equipped with an IC chip. Users can share contact information, social media profiles, and website links just by holding their smartphones close to the card. This method allows for faster and more impactful communication, giving a rich interaction experience far beyond traditional exchanges.

- No app or camera required: Simply hold your smartphone to the card for immediate information sharing.
- Compatible with all social media: Easily integrates with business card management tools.
- Flexible URL options: Create highly customized profiles, including any URL you desire.
- Environmentally friendly: Once purchased, the card can be used indefinitely.

With Prairie Card for Business, companies can manage multiple accounts through a centralized interface, making account creation, management, and data analysis seamless and efficient.

For more information, visit Prairie Cards Official Website and explore opportunities for digital business cards aimed at businesses at Prairie Cards for Business.

About Studio Prairie

Studio Prairie aims to create a world full of connections with its vision of "A world where 'I’m glad we met' overflows." With the digital business card Prairie Card, available for unique design prints, the company enhances communication experiences while addressing the challenges posed by traditional paper cards.

- Company Name: Studio Prairie Co., Ltd.
- Headquarters: 1-11-2 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Co-founders: Daichi Katayama, Akane Sakaki
- Established: July 2020
- Website: Studio Prairie Official Site

About Shimizu Corporation

Since its inception in 1884, Shimizu Corporation has been at the forefront of masterful woodworking techniques passed down through generations. The firm continually innovates its services to meet modern demands while maintaining its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship. Shimizu's wood factory specializes in sourcing, managing, and storing premium quality wood, ensuring the highest standards are met in all projects, thus contributing to elevated spatial design and execution.