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  1. Jan
    Member

    I need to redesign my business cards, but as basically a freelance writer, I haven't a company logo or anything. Usually I just put my name and contact info, but I'm looking for an interesting layout. Any ideas? I want the standard 3.5x2 inch cards. :bakie:
    Posted 3 years ago #

  2. niemion
    Member

    If you have a book store like Barnes and Nobles in the neighborhood I suggest go reading a book called "The Best Of Business Card Design" (Rockport). It's a bunch of killer designs I tell you. In the meantime you can check out a few business cards layouts I did for SXSW 08. Or go check out http://sxswcards.com/ (It's a totally new sites so not so many entries yet) Other links: http://creativebits.org/cool_business_card_designs http://www.intuitive.com/blog/best_practices_in_business_card_design.html
    Posted 3 years ago #

  3. Mike Weiss
    Member

    http://www.bittbox.com/inspiration/business-card-inspiration-roundup-eye-candy-for-the-creative-mind/ If you don't find any inspiration between what Niemion and I are posting... you are too picky. :bigsmile:
    Posted 3 years ago #

  4. Jan
    Member

    Thanks for the links, guys! Lots of great ideas there. Johan, I already saw your cards. Like the blue design :)
    Posted 3 years ago #

  5. yugnats
    Member

    http://freelanceswitch.com/general/18-smokin-hot-business-card-designs/
    Posted 3 years ago #

  6. icyone
    Member

    Hi Payal, I just needed to design some business cards for mom and sister. My were so plain I came up with an idea to take a photo of fabric for background. Turned out nice and not to complicated.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  7. Jan
    Member

    Since I'm a writer, I'm thinking of a pen/paper type of combination. There are some very good ideas in the links.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  8. coll23
    Member

    Fave Up - Biz Cards - Logos - CSS sites
    Posted 3 years ago #

  9. Jan
    Member

    I got it sorted :-) Those links helped a lot too, so thank you all.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  10. Gnome
    Moderator

    What do your cards look like? (we want to see)
    Posted 3 years ago #

  11. Jan
    Member

    Here it is! This is just a jpg of the design that my brother-in-law did. They've been printed, and look rather nice. Even though I say so myself :wink:
    Posted 3 years ago #

  12. Mike Weiss
    Member

    I really liked this one .
    Posted 3 years ago #

  13. Mike Weiss
    Member

    Here is mine FYI. I think next time I will do something a little different.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  14. icyone
    Member

    here is one I did for mom and sister with the fabric background. It still has the additional border that will be cut for the printers bleed area.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  15. Gnome
    Moderator

    Ohhh, pretty.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  16. conartistdesigns
    Member

    do you guys know of a place that does printing... Like a place where i upload my file and they pring like 500 and shi them to me?
    Posted 3 years ago #

  17. kirby145
    Member

    I still think vertical business cards are strange though.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  18. null
    Member

    vistaprint
    Posted 3 years ago #

  19. XSQueen
    Member

    Vistaprint makes nice glossies ... and I THINK there is a code out there that gives you 250 free or something like that (it was a while ago). See fatwallet.com .. they have a 12% cashback offer if you log on to them thru fatwallet ... which is kind of nice ;)
    Posted 3 years ago #

  20. Celia
    Member

    Vistaprint.com is awesome for paper promo materials (bcards) and the like. Sign up for their newsletter and within a few days you should have a coupon (or several) for 250 cards free. I get new ones every few days. Ce
    Posted 3 years ago #

  21. icyone
    Member

    I use Print Place Got 2000 for $33.50 - (s/h $9.00)
    Posted 3 years ago #

  22. SquirrelNmoose
    Member

    I've used http://www.overnightprints.com/ for several projects. Quality is always very good and I they even reprinted a job for me for free (100% gaurantee) that was my mistake. They also have good down loadable file templates for all common graphics/publishing formats.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  23. stoakesy
    Member

    Jan, I have my own Print Company so let me give you three pieces of good advice, Make the design pertinent, Smart & snappy is better than smug & trendy, Full colour laminated is cheaper than 1 or 2 colour cards. Phill
    Posted 3 years ago #

  24. Urgenus
    Member

    Wow what prices =) Hmmmmn. would they ship overseas? Here in Finland Business card printing costs much more. :bakie::bakie:
    Posted 3 years ago #

  25. Jan
    Member

    Well, I got 100 cards printed for about $3.75. Works for me because I needed a few.
    Posted 3 years ago #

  26. Aaron D. Campbell
    Member

    I know the thread is a little old, but I recently got a little inspiration for new cards, wanted feedback before I got them printed, and thought it didn't make a lot of sense to start a new thread. As for where I order from, I usually use Next Day Flyers, but they are expensive if you want rounded corners, so in that case I use Overnight Prints
    Posted 3 years ago #

  27. icyone
    Member

    looks great aaron :bigsmile:
    Posted 3 years ago #

  28. puretravel
    Member

    My advice is keep the design simple so you can order more cards. Too fancy or fashionable and they\'ll quickly date.

    Posted 1 year ago #

  29. Brilivant
    Member

    To update this post for 2012, why not add QR codes to your business cards so that smartphone users can download your v-card or contact info easily on their phone. You can also link it to your digital resume/portfolio that has been uploaded in a mobile friendly site.

    Posted 1 week ago #

  30. trunnell
    Member

    @Brilivant -- Good tip to add a QR code.

    You should also consider a URL to your LinkedIn profile as well as social media if you are active and professional on a platform such as Twitter.

    Posted 21 hours ago #

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