Comments on: Are these good or bad business cards?

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:03:21 +0000

Hi Vanessa,

I recommend Splash, who printed my own business card. You’ll find their details here.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:10:11 +0000

Hi David,

I really liked your piece on the business cards. And your business card stands out - It looks very sharp.

I was wondering if you could recommend a good quality printer to me(off-set and digital)?

Thanks a lot

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:59:03 +0000

Hello David,

Thanks for linking to your portfolio. Quite the diverse range of projects you have.

All the best.

By: David Radovanovic

David Radovanovic — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:28:36 +0000

To preface: it’s easy to be a critic. With that said, here is my two cents:

The paper clip is more of a premium incentive, e.g. pens, key chains, etc.
The sprouting card is not very practical, unless you’re a fertilizer/seed company.
The rubber band is clever yet not easily discernible at first glance.

Like any good critic, I suggest all fellow critics take a look at my work:
http://www.whatsthebigidea.com/business-card-design

By: diding soegama

diding soegama — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:41:30 +0000

I think Cehovin Eduard’s “business card design” is not a business card :)
it’s a merchandise :)

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:36:34 +0000

Hi, thanks for that, seems impossible to find a company that can produce these…at leats in england.
best, C.

By: Peter Philpitt

Peter Philpitt — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:05:54 +0000

Those are all good ideas for a tradeshow but like many people have posted they wouldn’t work all that well for being able to store them for future reference .

out of these 3 I would have to say that the ‘personal trainer’ card was the most clever and the most directed towards the client and it reflects the business dead-on, if a little more thought was put into the actual content sizing and what should be visable while being stretched the card would be a complete success.

By: David Airey :: Graphic Designer

David Airey :: Graphic Designer — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:14:49 +0000

Hi Liara,

Sorry your comment didn’t appear. My only guess is that it was caught up in my spam folder.

The clothes pegs are certainly more functional than the other examples, but you have to wonder how many city slickers use them. I take your point though.

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:11:58 +0000

I thought I’d posted a comment here, but I guess it vanished cine I don’t see it? I think these are all creative examples of calling cards. The thing is, since people tend to lose cards, the most effective business promotions are often on re-useable items; like pens, calendars and other paraphrenalia with your contact details very clearly marked. The idea of clothes pins above is a functional idea and easier to see than the elastic calling card insignia.

By: David Airey :: Graphic Designer

David Airey :: Graphic Designer — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:47:52 +0000

Hi Jayme,

There’s a lot to be said for the “plain ole white paper, simple design and cool colors.”

The impression you make in person is definitely more important than your business card. If you’re an arse, no-one’s going to keep your card, even if it is novel.

Cheers for leaving your thoughts.