This card bends light to cast its own 3D shadow
Published on Sep 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM (UTC-4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Sep 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This cool little card uses special printing to create a 3D effect that can be seen with the naked eye.
The cards are made using micro-nanolithography technology to create a 3D effect that can be seen without the need for special glasses.
The mind-bending designs look as though the symbols have somehow created their own shadows despite being two-dimensional.
Clips of the cards have been gaining popularity online as folks struggle to wrap their heads around what they’re looking at. You can check it out for yourself in the clip above.
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With a background in both local and national press in the UK, Claire has covered a range of topics, including technology, gaming, and cryptocurrency, since joining the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in May 2024. Her ability to be first to a story has been integral to making SB’s coverage of scientific discovery, AI, and global tech news a slick 24/7 operation.
