Business cards are a popular topic of discussion and, without a doubt, they are extremely important. The web is full of examples of a wide variety of layouts. Today it is not difficult to buy creative business cards, both ready-made and author's. Therefore, too ordinary design turns into a problem.
Today I would like to give you some tips on how to choose the right business card design that is both impressive and effective. Your business card should work for you. In order not to hurt the feelings of the designers, I asked the designer from CrazyPixels to create some samples. Of course, he did everything he could to draw attention to the details that I'm about to talk to you about. The result is an incredibly modern and interesting business card design.
Pictures on a bright background
So here is the first design:
Bright and stylish business card. Attracts attention at first sight. If you? creative person such as photographer or designer, this business card will be the best choice for you. The image on the back can showcase your professional creativity, and this business card could be part of your portfolio. You can create several versions of these business cards with different photos and give potential customers the opportunity to choose the one that they like best. I'm sure they will remember you.
Here you can see examples of great business cards with great photos and vibrant colors:
Use of colors
Just look at the design of this business card:
The pattern on the business card does not matter. It can be stripes, squares, circles or triangles, the right color scheme remains decisive. Like the previous model, this business card attracts attention with its design, but at the same time it is not one-color, but represents a whole range of colors. I also want you to pay attention to the QR code on this business card. The dots on the QR code are made in the same color scheme as the entire card. This is a small thing, but it gives the design meaning and makes it more interesting.
Overview of business cards with an interesting color scheme:
Minimalist design
An absolutely minimalist logo designed in one color with a creative use of white space on the front of a business card? great way to make a stylish card. You can place a logo or any other image on the front side, and all the necessary information? on the back. It can be a name, a key phrase, contact information. There are many options for creating such designs:
Business cards with a minimalist design:
Embossing (letterpress effect)
Embossing? it is a way of using a stamp to create a raised design of different shapes on a business card. This effect gives the business card texture, style and a classic look. Does it allow you to use only one color? the original paper color of your business card. This makes the business card look modern and elegant.
Embossed business cards:
Adding QR codes
QR code? this is a modern version of encoding information that can be recognized using a smartphone. The code can redirect you to a website, an online portfolio or resume. This is a great way to bridge the gap between your business card and online work. Make sure your target audience is able to use this communication tool before you make your own business cards with a QR code.
Creative business cards with QR codes:
Font design
Font design is a popular trend that you should pay attention to. Finding the right font can be tricky, but there's a huge amount of choice so you'll be sure to pick the right font...
Business cards based on font design:
Transparent business cards: a new idea
Design examples of transparent business cards:
Black and white
Black and white business cards will be an excellent choice for businessmen, economists, lawyers and all those who are classified as "serious business". If you're looking for a simple, elegant, classic design, black and white business cards might be what you're looking for.
Black and white business cards:
unusual shapes
Such business cards have unusual outlines and in most cases they are individual designs. Business cards of an unusual shape are more expensive than regular ones. They may make a stronger impression, but your customers may quickly throw them away due to an unusual shape that does not fit their pockets. You should think about this option from the perspective of a potential client.
Here are some examples of unusual business cards:
logical conclusion
When it comes to creating business cards, try to do something unusual. There is only one chance to make a first impression on potential customers. Give it a try and you'll see what works best. Your business card should represent your brand and your name. I hope this collection has inspired you to create unique and creative designs for your own business cards.
A good business card not only helps to make the first contact, but also keeps the information about the owner with the right person for a long time. In this review, 30 original, witty, funny, and, most importantly, great working business cards.
Business card of a plastic surgeon
Advertising agency: Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann. Vienna, Austria.
yoga instructor business card
Advertising agency: Marked for Trade.
Cheese grater business card
Advertising agency: JWT, Brazil.
Divorce lawyer business card
Please note that the business card contains contact information on both sides, so one half can be given to each of the spouses.
Vancouver yoga center business card
A simple yet effective business card for a yoga center in Vancouver. The business card rolls up like a yoga mat.
Business card of a fitness trainer
A fitness trainer will help you remove your bulging belly. Advertising agency: Leo Burnett. Dubai, UAE.
Landscaping business card
Design and idea by Jamie Wieck.
Advertising agency: Healthy People by Grey. Istanbul, Türkiye.
Photographer business card
Photographer's business card, made in the form of a viewfinder.
Dentist business card
The message is obvious and therefore ingenious - to remove caries from a tooth, you need to pull out the insert with the phone number. Design: Michael Häne & Remo Caminada.
Business card of a personal fitness trainer
To read the text on this business card, you will have to make an effort by stretching it like an expander. The contract with the coach has not yet been signed, but the work has already begun ...
Hair stylist business card
Design and idea: Igor Perkusic.
Business card - a set of filters for marijuana joints
Business card - a set of filters for "jambs".
Not a bad idea for a business card for an employee of the State Drug Control Service. Advertising agency: Bos. Toronto, Canada.
Business card for an investment company
A business card for a Canadian investment company clearly demonstrates when to buy and when to sell stocks and assets. Professionalism must be in everything! Advertising agency: Rethink, Canada.
Visiting card of the yoga center "Solominka"
Visiting card of the yoga center "Solominka".
Advertising agency: Leo Burnett. Shanghai, China.
Sommelier business card
A business card clearly demonstrates what its owner does, so long as he does not take work home. Design and idea: Caserne.
Business card of a personal Lego agent
Business card in the form of a photo frame
Advertising agency: Piko, Moldova.
Designer's author's business card - stylish, fun, transparent
Idea and design: Dario Monetini.
An excellent universal business card idea - a stamp can be placed anywhere, even around the neck. But the most original, of course, will look on a napkin, and safer. Advertising agency: OpusMultipla, Brazil.
Business card in the form of a folding toy chair
Advertising agency: DDB, Brazil.
Business card plunger with contacts
You can’t call it a business card, and a miniature plunger is unlikely to fit into a business card holder. But throwing out such a funny "business card" hand is unlikely to rise.
Business card in the form of a bag of seeds
Useful business card in every sense. Advertising agency: Struck, USA.
Business card in the form of a universal key for a bicycle
This business card immediately shows who it belongs to - a smart and practical bike technician. Of course, entrusting your favorite bike to such a person will not be scary at all. Designer: Rethink, Canada.
Musical business card-comb for a hair care salon
The idea of this original business card-comb is based on the principle of a music box. Swiping your finger over all the teeth in turn, you can hear the famous rock tune. This musical business card belongs, oddly enough, to a hair care salon. Advertising agency: Fabio Milito design. Rome, Italy.
Business card of a freight forwarding company
The original origami business card, which folds into a packing box, belongs to a company specializing in cargo transportation. Advertising agency: Y & R. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Salt restaurant business card stylized as a salt shaker
Salt restaurant business card, stylized as a salt shaker.
Minimalist, but original, effective and intelligible. Design: flux.
The visiting card of a survival specialist is made on a plate of dried meat. Anything happens in life... Even if a person did not have time to attend survival trainings, in some situations such a business card can save him from starvation, giving him a chance to attend these trainings later. Advertising agency: Rethink. Vancouver, Canada.
Business card for a grill company. To find out the contacts, it must be heated. Of course, such a business card is not very convenient in everyday use, but you can be sure that the person who received it will definitely check how it works. That means Bingo!
However, it happens that business cards, which, like clothes, meet specialists, are valued not for beauty or originality, but for manufacturability, which we once wrote about in our review.
A business card is a means of advertising with which you can attract a customer without making any special efforts. A business card is part of a designer's portfolio. It can be both an effective weapon and a means of anti-advertising. Designers are creative people, so their business cards have original shapes and types. Also important is the convenience of business cards and the availability of information. Clearly readable and high-quality information attracts any client.
Some forms of business cards differ in orientation. A business card can be more than just horizontal. Sometimes a vertical shape can suit your style.
The second thing you need to pay attention to is the shape of the business card. To add originality to a business card, use various forms in the form of any shapes, images, layouts. 
A business card should contain a sufficient amount of contact and additional information. It's also not worth bending over. A large number of phones and unnecessary information can alienate the client. He simply does not want to dig into it. Below is a good example of a useful business card. 
The right choice of colors for business cards is one of the main advantages of a quality style. Colors should evoke affection and sympathy. A large contrast of colors is unlikely to cause positive emotions in the client. 
A business card should be compact. Convenient shape and size - this is the ability to easily fit a business card in a pocket, purse, etc. The business card will always be at hand with the client, and he is more likely to contact you. 
Consider some examples of creative business cards.
Rolland Murillo.
Creative business card of Roland Murillo, famous designer and creator of Murillo Design. Properly selected shape (chip image) and pleasant colors sympathize and attract. At least all owners of such business cards keep them. 
Fritz Kletke.
A business card in the "window" style conveys the idea that any person should focus on the main thing, cutting off everything superfluous. A large number of unnecessary sources, factors and external "garbage" prevent us from perceiving information correctly. 
Stephen Heinem.
Stefan says with his business card that you simply must always carry his card with you and it will come in handy at the right time. This designer will help you at any time. 
Stefan Segmeister.
Stefan's business cards have been working for 3 years now. Many of the designer's clients were hooked by the non-standard image of the business card and became an impulse to use his services. These clients include Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones. 
David McLean.
On this business card you can see all the features of the brand. David saturates business cards with a lot of information that shows all sides of this designer. Some might notice the data overload on this card, but David's point is exactly that. 
Joe Duffy.
Such well-known companies as Coca Cola and McDonald's became the clients of this designer. His business card is made in the style of minimalism. Joe is of the opinion that creating a business card should not take much time. Business cards create the first impression of a business. At least Joe Duffy needs no introduction and the style of his business card is just a formality. 
Joe Shumbat.
Joe Shumbat is an employee of Actual Size Creative. His cute business card fully conveys the mood of the firm's clients. According to him, the card should be very simple and understandable, but at the same time contain a touch of humor. 
José Antonio Contreras.
This guy will make you think a little. Jose claims that this business card allows you to establish contact with the client, start a conversation and forge a partnership. His task is to surprise the client at the first meeting. With the exception of rare cases, cooperation is successful. 
Tim Hartford.
This person, along with a business card, offers a 2-cent discount on services. In this way, he wins over the client, who instantly receives positive emotions. 
Janie Mattson.
Janie's business card is a set of master keys. You can easily extract any of them. The business card was created specifically for cunning and thoughtful "characters". 
Itomi Creative.
Itomi Creative is a design bureau. Renowned Italian photographer David Gasperini was interested in making his business card as productive as possible. In addition to information about the photographer, the card is a stencil for signing his work. As the customer himself stated, this interesting and useful business card helps a lot in the work. 
Ed McCulloch.
As a business card, Ed uses a small paper envelope with his information. Silk square with his initials, as planned, puts inside. This is necessary for a special perception of information, which gives the effect of memorization. 
As you have already noticed, there are no limits to the imagination in creating business cards. Be careful in your choice, because the first impression is sometimes deceptive.
15.04.2016The history of the appearance of the business card goes back to China, it was there that the first sheets of paper, silk cuts and bamboo boards appeared, on which names and positions were inscribed. Europe saw "visitor cards" around the 15th century. They were passed on to the owners of the house from the one who came to visit them. In addition to the name, it did not carry any useful functions and only spoke of the high status of the owner. Such a card could be made of glass, bones of exotic animals, paper and fabric. Closer to the 18th century, representatives of the middle class were able to benefit from the cards. These cards already had a name, a family coat of arms, and an address. At the same time, the card received all the functions that it performs today - it was exchanged at the first meeting, left at a party.
Nowadays, cards are used by company specialists, private entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, etc. Increasingly, you can find a completely unique design - creativity has become the main criterion for creating original, unique business cards.
In this article, we will share with you the most interesting business card design ideas and show you what bold and creative solutions can be used to create them.
1. Form
It seemed, what can we talk about here? Business cards are made in standard sizes, business cards are bought for them. But we are talking about a non-standard approach. In particular, this may apply to the business card format.
How about a round or oval card?
2. Material
What are business cards made from? Of course, from paper. So it was quite recently, but today you can order the design of business cards from such materials that you would not even think about! Of course, this is an exclusive option, but we are considering just such!
Tree:
Ceramics:
Sponge for washing dishes:
Plastic:
Rubber:
Metal:
Textile:
Balloons:
3. Decoration: embossed
You will be surprised when you see how stylish and exclusive you can make an ordinary business card by using 3D embossing in the design.
4. Decoration: through slits
Another interesting technique is cutting through cuts of various shapes and sizes in business cards. It turns out very non-standard and bright.
5. Black color
We are used to the fact that business cards are mostly made on white cardboard. Sometimes it is colored cardboard. But no color looks as strict and solid as black. And here we are talking not only about the paper itself, but also about the information that is applied to it.
6. Gold and silver
Additional foiling in silver and gold immediately enhances the status of the business card and, accordingly, its owner. The most important thing here is not to overdo it, unless, of course, the task is to create an imitation of a gold or silver ingot.
7. 3D business cards
Another way to attract attention and stay in memory is voluminous business cards. It is pleasant to receive such business cards, you want to keep them, which means that you will definitely not be forgotten.
8. Lettering
What is lettering? This is artistic writing. For lettering, unique inscriptions made by an illustrator are used, these are unusual fonts that can not only decorate a business card, but also emphasize the necessary information, making the business card design extraordinary and attractive.
9. Unusual shape and material of a business card as a visual way to tell about a profession or type of activity.
This is a very creative design, where the main role is played by the form itself, unmistakably perceived at the level of the simplest associations. Such business cards are non-standard in every sense, and they are remembered best of all. The main thing is that the form organically complements the content, and does not attract all 100% of attention.
10. Your fantasy
For those who do not want to think much about the format of business cards, do not tolerate any limits and want to be absolutely free in the manifestation of their creativity, there is a great option - make a stamp with the necessary data and put information on anything! That's where the real creativity is!
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Note to businessmen
A good business card does not guarantee business success at all, but it can definitely help you! That's what the first impression depends on. Let's take a look at 30 cleverly designed business cards that will help you figure out how to present yourself well and in an original way.
Many of us have probably sinned by taking business cards purely out of courtesy and then safely throwing them in the trash can. However, these business cards will remain with you - whether physically, in memory, but still will not fly into the trash.
The success of these cards lies in the fact that they are designed in such a way that you are sure to be remembered or useful. It can be product samples, tools or fun mini-toys, while others manage to leave an impression only by writing an address and phone number.
In the business world, it's essential to stand out from the crowd, and here are some creative marketing ideas to help you do just that!
1. Business card of a cosmetic surgeon
2. Business card of a yoga instructor
3. Cheese boutique business card
4 Divorce Lawyer's Rip-Off Business Card
note that map has contact information at both sides
5. Business card yoga mat
A simple yet highly creative business card for the Vancouver Yoga Center. Card rolls are the same as a yoga mat.
6. Explosive fitness trainer business card
Zohra Mouhetta will help you get rid of your belly! (Advertising agency: Leo Burnett, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
7. Designer business card with seeds
Design: Jamie Wieck
8. Circumcision business card
Agency: Healthy People by Grey, Istanbul, Türkiye
9. Business card-viewfinder of an event photographer
10. Dentist business card
Design: Michael Häne & Remo Caminada
11. Personal trainer card for stretching
If you want to see the text written on the card, you have to do a little stretching exercise.
12. Hairdresser business cards
Design: Igor Perkusic
13. Cigarette filter business card
14. Representative business card investment company
15. Straw Yoga Center
16. Sommelier business card
Design: Caserne
17. Your personal Lego agent
18. Business card - frame
19. Stylish transparent business card
Design: Dario Monetini
20. Make-up artist print business card
21. Business card of children's chairs
22. Miniature plumber business cards - plungers with contact information
23. Business card bag with seeds
24. Bicycle multi-tool business card
Designer: Rethink Canada
25. Business Card Classic Rock Theme
This clockwork hairbrush plays on the classic rock theme when you rub it with your nails. Advertising agency: design by Fabio Milito, Rome, Italy
26. Business card-transformer of the carrier company
27. Salt Shaker restaurant business card
Design: flux
28. Dried Meat Survival Training Company Business Card
29. Tennis business card
30. Business Card Grillable
Images: adsoftheworld.com
