Why be standard? When can you express your uniqueness to every individual you come across? That is the question you should ask yourself before starting to create your business card. There are plenty of standard, let’s face it, boring business cards out there. That doesn’t mean you should blend in with the crowd or just try to be conservative. Business cards are essentially an extension of who you are and what you bring to the table. You don’t want your business card to read exactly the same as all of your competitors. If you want that job, if you want to make a lasting impression it all starts with a business card
As stated previously, a business card is an extension of who you are. So, ask the question, who are you? What makes you special? Then transfer it over onto paper. One way you can do this is by using bright and bold colors. Rich blues, gold and bright reds are some examples. However, you don’t want to just have one of those colors make up the entire card. If done this way, your card will be overwhelming and lack creativity. The trick is to mix and match colors, but really think about what colors complement each other. Turquoise mixed with white looks very elegant, bright, and peaceful. Red and light blue also complement each other quite nicely, the complementing colors are endless. What colors represent your personality and express who you are? This is what it comes down to.
So we all know the stereotypical 3.5″ x 2″ business card. Must we stick to the standard? NO! Overnight Prints has a plethora of non-standard business cards. Why not completely change the shape of your business card to let’s say a 3″ x 3″ Circle Business Card? Or what about a 2.5″ x 2.5″ Square Business Card? Or maybe you can still keep that standard size but spice it up with extra thick 34pt card stock with our FAT Business Card. These cards automatically stick out with either their distinguished shape or superior thickness. Whoever you give your card to will notice and remember you just by the quality, shape, and texture of an Overnight Prints business card. Once you place your color using 4:4 full color printing, your card will already be expressing quality and uniqueness and these are two factors that matter.
Now, going back to color. They don’t have to be extremely bold to be considered unique. They can also be subdued, light, and tranquil. It depends on again who you are, or maybe your job position, and what you do. If you work by the beach or are for example a yoga instructor, you might want to use those lighter tones. In this case the lighter tones work perfectly. It expresses relaxation, peace, and if your job embodies this, you don’t want your business card to communicate and entirely different message.
Of course, the most important part is placing your information and contact on the card. So, this brings us to choosing the correct font. There are an abundant, almost innumerable amounts of fonts circulating. Knowing this, there is one that fits effortlessly and accurately for everyone.
Now for some examples…
If you are in marketing or business, you want a solid, simple, and sophisticated font. My suggestions:
- Josefin Sans
- Adamina
- Helvetica
Let’s say you’re a copywriter and want to express the beauty of words on paper. My suggestions:
- Magnolia
- Allura
- Handwriting-Dakota
Maybe you’re a graphic illustrator, my suggestions:
- Matilde
- Arcata
- Josefin Slab
Your font should coincide with who you are and what you do. These are only font suggestions, if you find others that you love, don’t be afraid to choose those. Business cards are all about expression and being true to you.
If you have never thought about your business card or just rushed through the process. It’s time to really think about your business card. You want to make great impressions not average ones, and you want to get that job, not be disregarded. Business cards are not only essential they are critical and vital in establishing relationships and making connections that last.
Do you know what you want but don’t know how to go about it? Please call our design services at 855.977.1968 or email designservices@overnightprints.com. Our team of expert designers will be able to craft the business card you envision. Talk to a designer personally and give them all the information you need to and watch your thoughts and ideas come to fruition, only with Overnight Prints.
