None of my Business of course ; But I may as well ask (Disregarding Skype); why people's Telephone Numbers are 'Covered Up'; when this Forum could be an Excellent Opportunity for 'Further Network Promotion' (at No Cost) ;
I covered up my number because that is my personal number and I didn't want the entire world to have my personal cell phone number. All of my other contact info is on there and anybody online that wanted to get a hold of me can. I don't mind it being on the card itself because when I give someone a card, I have some inkling of who they are and make a choice to give them my number.
I recently designed this but haven't ordered it yet. What do you think? If theres any changes you think I should do beforehand let me know I want something flashly and eyecatching but at the same time organized and practical
I'd change the font you used on the type. Courrier doesn't work with the rest. Try Arial, Helvetica, or Tahoma.
Here's a better idea. I took yours and toyed with it a tiny bit in Photoshop. Hope you don't mind. Click to enlarge Like I talked about in that recent posting where I mentioned a hierarchy of information on your flyer, the same comes into play with your business card. #1 piece of info - Nitronic #2 - What you are and your name (I made them a little bigger) #3 - Your contact info I changed it all to white because borrowing the colors from the EQ only makes the information blend in and get lost. You want the EQ to be visual appeal, but the information to stick out and be legible. I also grouped the info together in the two groups so there is that hierarchy. You get what I mean?
people are telling me different things, on one forum they said the all white was too bland, and here your saying it blends too much with the equalizer
I've also been working on a card, however, the font/colour may be a bit too hard to read..... Opinions? (Also - love your card smitten!)
I don't agree on the white being too bland. You have this nice graphic of the EQ and your logo. I've seen too many DJs and promoters get into "overdoing" it. They'll want big wild 3D imagery and explosive in-your-face graphics...but in the end a business card is supposed to clearly show what you're about and how to find you. I've in design enough to see how many times people overdo it. I'll see over-the-top layouts where you can't read the copy and thus while visually the flyer or ad or card is interesting, the key things you want out of your card aren't being done. Step out of the DJ realm and just Google up "good business card designs". Even for design firms you'll see they don't overdo it in graphics. The use of the EQ colors in your lettering made me not visually see your information clearly...so now the card was not serving it's purpose. Jez...you have the same issue. I like the card except that your information (name, number, email, etc.) are not clear. Think about it when it's a 3" x 2.5" thing in your hand. If one can't read it clearly, then they won't contact you. I'd suggest you try white with black shadowing or outlines around the letters to make them stand out.
Wow, I really like the last three cards posted here.. looking real good I'm designing my new card, I'll post it soon...
I like the Iceman card. It's visually interesting, but also clear to read. It was smart to put the phone and address on the side like that, but I'd be careful on using your address unless it's an office or you want to receive snail mail there. Right now it also says "I have a lot of expensive stuff...here's where you can go break in to get it." If this card is a template for other employees/staff of Grown Folks ENT...then it's a good design. Everyone take note of the hierarchy of information there, and how easily it reads.
I hate to burst Icemans bubble but thats the template i used from my last card. its a predesigned one on vistaprint also I dont know how I feel about Nick C on there, I'd really prefer not to put my full name on the car but at the same time, I dont like N or Nick C, and I dont want it to have no name at all
you didnt burst my bubble,the thread is titled "what does your business card look like" and thats my business card. it didnt say did you make it,or did you design it.just what does it look like. ive gotten around 30 jobs with these cards so i cant complain and all i paid was $3.95 shipping so i say i came out WAYYY ahead lol a good card can go along way no doubt but it is possible to over do it. my card is straight,simple and to the point.
