Business Card Ideas

Every business is different. They have different needs, serve different purposes, focus on different markets and utilize different strategies. But there is one thing most companies have in common; the business card. This tiny little token of who you are is the currency of networking. While many of the informational standards are the same, like names, numbers and logos, the design options are infinite. Making a business card that stands out may be one of the biggest challenges for any designer. But here are some business card design ideas that may inspire your next great, tiny, work of art.

Cut-Outs

Sometimes the best designs are made after a card is printed. Like this card with a cut-out design made using a laser cutter. Laser cutting and Die-cutting are great ways to make a plain card more interesting by using empty space. The fact is, when you take something out of a card it can actually add to the impact.

Unique Font

This card, done in Photoshop may not re-invent the wheel, but it does tailor it. The design features a customized version of Century Gothic which inspires us to take classic fonts and give them a unique twist to make them our own. There are practically a million choices when it comes to typography, and it can be hard to narrow down the field. But creating a font that is completely unique to you is a choice that also speaks to your inventiveness.

The Good Old Days

This card uses a simple black and white color palate and design attributes that are typical of marketing from last century. Designers can often glean inspiration by looking to the past. Designs inspired by nostalgia touch upon the pathos era gone by. They can also evoke memories of simpler times and give business cards an air of longevity and trust.

Kid Stuff

This card combines both nostalgia and whimsy to create something clever. Who doesn’t remember the original Nintendo controllers? Using imagery that reminds people of child hood is a bold choice for a company that is a laid back and off the beaten path. Designers can use youthful images, symbols and styles to effectively create business cards which are cheeky and a bit retro.

Industry Icons

Tattoo parlors employee a unique kind of artist, and this business card reflects that. By utilizing tattoo style art the card makes an instant visual connection with tattoos while also being interesting to look at. Incorporating the more artistic elements of any business into the card design helps deliver the brand message while also portraying the more creative side of the company.

Repetition

This design uses aspects of a logo in a different and creative way. A kite is part of the logo design, but the repeated pattern on the back further utilizes aspects of the logo in an unexpected way. This kind of art is interesting but it also further promotes branding while creating a visually appealing unified image.

Your Own Work

This business card for a photographer makes use of a striking image to display not only pertinent business information but the photo taker’s talent as well. When you can incorporate contact details along with proof of ability that makes for one powerful business card. But in any situation, using a complex and beautiful photograph as the backdrop for a business card can be a memorable statement.

Web Centric

Business cards can be wordy by their nature, but let’s not forget words can be art. When designing business cards, it’s often possible to turn those important details into an attractive eye catching feature of the card. This one in particular features the website, and if a business is looking to increase their online activity this can be an extremely effective technique. Creating web-centric cards is a great strategy for any businesses with a thriving internet presence. Focusing your business card around online engagement by highlighting the website, and or social media can help you create more connections on the web.

Humor

This Business card for a pet store incorporates animals which is the main theme of the retailer but also humor. Even in business a little bit of laughter can go a long way. If you want to show a little personality, then humorous images and tag lines can be extremely effective and memorable adding a little levity to a typically stuffy business token

Juliet is a writer with Print Express a UK based Printing Company that helps users design Business Cards of all kinds. Juliet has worked in various areas of marketing for many years and has only recently been concentrating on her career as a freelance writer, blogger and brand consultant.