{"id":24540,"date":"2017-09-05T00:15:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T05:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.crowdspring.com\/?p=24540"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:39:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:39:25","slug":"business-card-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/business-card-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Cards: What You Need To Know To Design a Card That Gets Noticed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24544\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/27131708\/pexels-photo-326569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/27131708\/pexels-photo-326569.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/27131708\/pexels-photo-326569-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/27131708\/pexels-photo-326569-400x266.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Few statements are as widespread in business as \u201cHere\u2019s my card.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Business cards have been a part of any entrepreneur\u2019s self-promotion toolkit for a long time. And they&#8217;re an important part of your company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brand identity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese handed out calling cards (in the 15th century) to let people know they planned to visit.<\/p>\n<p>The French in the 17th century swapped cards as a way of introduction, and this spread to the British and eventually America.<\/p>\n<p>The exchanging of cards is one of the most ubiquitous traditions in the business world. This institution endures even in a world dominated by e-signatures and digital address books.<\/p>\n<p>You can chalk up the longevity of business cards to many reasons, but one of the biggest is that exchanging information digitally still feels impersonal and cold. Business cards are tangible reminders of your business (and you have to be there to hand them out) and can\u2019t be beaten for memorability.<\/p>\n<p>Business cards are also a cheap and effective way to ensure people have accurate contact information.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, they serve as a physical reminder that you met someone. That can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/trigger-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trigger reflection<\/a>, often leading to more business or a renewed connection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While generic business cards are inexpensive, some business owners worry that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/cost-of-design\/business-card-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">cost of custom business cards<\/span><\/a> can be prohibitively high.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Many design companies and agencies indeed charge thousands of dollars for their services. But this isn&#8217;t universally true (crowdspring&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/business-card-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">custom business card design<\/span><\/a> projects start at just $299, including all fees).<\/p>\n<h2>Here are 7 essential tips to ensure you get the best results from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/business-card-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional business card design<\/a>.<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Hire a professional to design your business card<\/h3>\n<p>When you hand your card to someone, you give them a proxy for you and your company.<\/p>\n<p>That small piece of cardstock is not just a way to hand someone your contact information. It\u2019s a reminder of who you are and what your company represents.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the skills to create them, make sure your card captures the essence of your brand: hire a professional.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #161C4A\"><div class=\"title centered\">Want a free brand review?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/09131004\/brand-identity-grader-blog-cta-hero.png\" alt=\"brand identity grader hero\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand.<\/div><div>\n<script>\nfunction submitForm_drip_form(oFormElement) {\n  var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();\n  xhr.onload = function() { \n    if (xhr.status == 200 || xhr.status == 202) {\n      var formEl = document.getElementById(\"drip_form\");\n      var doneEl = document.getElementById(\"done_drip_form\");\n      formEl.style = \"display: none\";\n      doneEl.style = \"display: block\";\n    } else {\n      alert(xhr.responseText);\n    }\n  }\n  var formData = new FormData(oFormElement);\n  grecaptcha.execute(\"6LcyQTUpAAAAAC5ZPtCYQzRWKR732_LmqInv9YSK\", { action: \"external_bumblebee_lead\" }).then((token) => {\n    formData.set(\"recaptcha_token\", token);\n    xhr.open(oFormElement.method, oFormElement.action, true);\n    xhr.setRequestHeader(\"x-frontendurl\", window.location.href);\n    xhr.send(formData);\n  });\n\n  return false;\n  }\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"done_drip_form\" class=\"done\">\n      <div class=\"success-title\">\n        <i class=\"fa fa-check-circle\"><\/i><br\/> We just emailed the info to you.\n      <\/div><\/div><form id=\"drip_form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/api\/v1\/bb\/external_leads\/\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"return submitForm_drip_form(this);\">\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" required=\"true\"\/>\n        <label html_for=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"form-label\">Email Address<\/label>\n      <\/div> \n      <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"brand-identity-grader-landing-page\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"tags\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n        <input type=\"text\" value=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"add_country_tier_suffix\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n      <\/div><input type=\"submit\" value=\"I want a stronger brand!\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" \/><p class=\"notice\"> <\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Business cards are the first layer of a company\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n<p>A skilled designer ideally creates your cards and the rest of your branding collateral (letterhead, brochures, etc.). This creates consistency and boosts your organization\u2019s professionalism.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Keep\u00a0the design of the business card simple<\/h3>\n<p>Ultimately, your card should have accurate, easy-to-read contact information. Your cards have failed if people can\u2019t find them quickly and easily. Ensure your business cards have the essential information and minimal design elements.<\/p>\n<p>Many people scan business cards they\u2019ve received (often with an app on their phone like Adobe\u2019s free Scan). If the design is complicated or cluttered, scanned cards may not be legible.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Choose the information you put on your card wisely<\/h3>\n<p>Standard business cards are just 3.5 by 2 inches. That\u2019s not a lot of space to work with, and you want to make your cards as easy to read as possible.<\/p>\n<p>What information should there be? Must-haves include your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/naming-a-business-or-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business name<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">company logo<\/a>, role or position, and the best way to contact you, such as a generated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniqode.com\/blog\/qr-codes-buying-guide\/best-qr-code-generator-how-to-select-the-right-qr-code-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QR code<\/a>. Whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/email-marketing-trends-you-must-understand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">that\u2019s via email<\/a>, social media, chat, or the good old telephone, you should have a preferred method.<\/p>\n<p>If you have extra space, you can add other ways to reach you, such as a headshot or some other info, but try to keep whatever you choose brief. For example, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniqode.com\/qr-code-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beaconstac.com\/qr-code-generator&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1679152566549000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2g-EJmdlbYYcgrA-TwGXc2\">make a QR code<\/a> and embed it on your card, encouraging the other person to look at your websitesite.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t offer too many contact options, even if you&#8217;re a member of every social network.<\/p>\n<h3>4. When in doubt, stick with the standard business card format<\/h3>\n<p>You may be tempted to make cards with unusual sizes or shapes. Unless you can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/business-design-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compelling reason to use something different<\/a>, stick with the standards.<\/p>\n<p>Most wallets are designed for regular card sizes, and ones with different dimensions or shapes can end up more frustrating than they\u2019re worth (and end up in the circular file cabinet &#8211; aka the trash).<\/p>\n<p>Think long and hard about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-21-brands-use-colors-to-influence-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what colors you choose<\/a> for your card. Your brand\u2019s primary colors may not translate to a card\u2019s small size. Also, as we already mentioned, scanning cards is problematic if they\u2019re not a light color. Make sure your card is optimized for readability.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Use the space on your business card properly<\/h3>\n<p>To go two-sided, or to not do two-sided? Careful planning of how you use your card\u2019s limited space is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Your card is fundamental to your brand, so it should be clean and well-structured. Two-sided cards might work well for your brand, or it may be better to stick to one side only. In general, when in doubt, err on the side of simplicity.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Choose your business card paper carefully<\/h3>\n<p>Flimsy cards are like limp handshakes: they feel terrible in your hand and leave a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/great-design-business-startups-branding-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">poor first impression<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The quality of the paper you choose reflects on your business or products. If you\u2019ve picked fragile paper or printed it on cheap cardstock, you may make people feel like they\u2019re dealing with an unreliable or low-quality company.<\/p>\n<p>The type of paper you choose is also important.<\/p>\n<p>Glossy paper is usually hard to write on, and people often write notes or other information on the cards they give out or receive.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchel Freidman\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.presidio.edu\/some-reasons-why-business-cards-still-matter-in-a-virtual-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommends writing on cards<\/a> as a way of remembering the person you just met:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>When you meet a person at a business event, get their business card. Perhaps even write a note or two on the reverse side of the card to capture the key points of your conversation while they&#8217;re still fresh in your mind. The bottom line here is to have a physical record of contacts you make so you can follow up as appropriate in conjunction with your broader job search\/career development efforts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This type of in-the-moment note-taking becomes much harder if your card is printed on both sides on glossy paper. This may not be important to you, but it\u2019s another thing to consider when choosing paper.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Think of other uses for your business card<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have your information planned out, it\u2019s fun to try and think of interesting ways to make your card more useful to the recipient. Your card is a physical object, which can potentially have some interesting extra features.<\/p>\n<p>A landscaping company could print their cards on small envelopes that contain seeds.<\/p>\n<p>A bike repair shop might have a card that doubles as a multi-tool.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/craft-brewery-logo-label-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A brewery\u2019s card<\/a> could include a bottle opener.<\/p>\n<p>Some more strategic ideas include adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/promotional-products-digital-marketing-swag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">promo codes or other coupons<\/a> to your cards.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that book many appointments might hand clients business cards with the date and time written on the back. Or if it makes sense, create custom cards that include a free sample of your product.<\/p>\n<p>Cards with added functionality may not work for all companies, and their added cost could make them a non-starter. However, the added delight and brand recall that specially designed cards can have may be worth the expense.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies have tried to create \u201cbusiness card killer\u201d apps, but the tenacity of these little low-tech bits of cardboard endures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/news\/business\/21646226-why-business-card-thriving-electronic-age-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Economist credited this persistence<\/a> to cards being a fundamental part of doing business that has grown even more important as our lives become more \u201cconnected&#8221;:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>That business cards are thriving in a digital age is a forceful reminder that there is much about business that is timeless. Take, for instance, the eternal and inescapable question of whether you can trust someone. A good deal of business life will always be about building social bonds\u2026 And the more that machines take over the quantitative stuff the more human beings will have to focus on the touchy-feely.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Your card can be the first volley in a long and fruitful relationship. It serves as a stand-in for you and your business and can be a powerful initial contact point for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/consistent-branding-marketing-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Invest a little time to make sure yours is attractive, accurate, and on-brand so that handing someone your card is the first step in creating the beginning of a beautiful friendship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-it-works\/?utm_source=csblog&utm_medium=design&utm_campaign=cta\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35262\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06164945\/small-business-blog-master-cta.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few statements are as widespread in business as \u201cHere\u2019s my card.\u201d Business cards have been a part of any entrepreneur\u2019s self-promotion toolkit for a long time. And they&#8217;re an important part of your company&#8217;s brand identity. Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese handed out calling cards (in the 15th century) to let people know they planned to visit. The French in the 17th century swapped cards as a way of introduction, and this spread to the British and eventually America. The exchanging of cards is one of the most ubiquitous traditions in the business world. This institution endures even in a world dominated by e-signatures and digital address books. You can chalk up the longevity of business cards to many reasons, but one of the biggest is that exchanging information digitally still feels impersonal and cold. Business cards are tangible reminders of your business (and you have to be there to hand them out) and can\u2019t be beaten for memorability. Business cards are also a cheap and effective way to ensure people have accurate contact information. More importantly, they serve as a physical reminder that you met someone. That can trigger reflection, often leading to more business or a renewed connection. While generic business cards are inexpensive, some business owners worry that the cost of custom business cards can be prohibitively high. Many design companies and agencies indeed charge thousands of dollars for their services. But this isn&#8217;t universally true (crowdspring&#8217;s custom business card design projects start at just $299, including all fees). Here are 7 essential tips to ensure you get the best results from your professional business card design. 1. Hire a professional to design your business card When you hand your card to someone, you give them a proxy for you and your company. That small piece of cardstock is not just a way to hand someone your contact information. It\u2019s a reminder of who you are and what your company represents. If you don\u2019t have the skills to create them, make sure your card captures the essence of your brand: hire a professional. Want a free brand review?Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand. We just emailed the info to you. Email Address Business cards are the first layer of a company\u2019s brand. A skilled designer ideally creates your cards and the rest of your branding collateral (letterhead, brochures, etc.). This creates consistency and boosts your organization\u2019s professionalism. 2. Keep\u00a0the design of the business card simple Ultimately, your card should have accurate, easy-to-read contact information. Your cards have failed if people can\u2019t find them quickly and easily. Ensure your business cards have the essential information and minimal design elements. Many people scan business cards they\u2019ve received (often with an app on their phone like Adobe\u2019s free Scan). If the design is complicated or cluttered, scanned cards may not be legible. 3. 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That can trigger reflection, often leading to more business or a renewed connection. While generic business cards are inexpensive, some business owners worry that the cost of custom business cards can be prohibitively high. Many design companies and agencies indeed charge thousands of dollars for their services. But this isn&#8217;t universally true (crowdspring&#8217;s custom business card design projects start at just $299, including all fees). Here are 7 essential tips to ensure you get the best results from your professional business card design. 1. Hire a professional to design your business card When you hand your card to someone, you give them a proxy for you and your company. That small piece of cardstock is not just a way to hand someone your contact information. It\u2019s a reminder of who you are and what your company represents. If you don\u2019t have the skills to create them, make sure your card captures the essence of your brand: hire a professional. 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