Comments on: Personal business card design

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:40:28 +0000

Hi Magie,

Ask commercial printers if they can order Plike for your job. It’s unlikely that many will stock it, but the chances are good they can order a batch. Plike needs it’s own special ink, so tell your printer he/she will need to order it, too, or the ink might transfer onto the back of a separate card when stacked for shipping.

Good luck.

By: Magie

Magie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:42:19 +0000

I’m looking into using Plike for my own business cards. I’m still a student, but I’ve got a portfolio show coming up at the end of March that I’ll need some nice ones for.

I’m in The States (Fresno, CA to be exact), so I have no idea where I could get my cards printed on Plike… have any clue?

Also, you said you had some initial problems with the first batch of cards from the printers… what were they exactly?

Any info you could give me about printing on Plike would be MUCH appreciated!

By: MacNessa

MacNessa — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:10:35 +0000

I love that finish. With the reflective finish on the main logo. Very smart looking. I wish our local printers were able to pull off that kind of quality. As a new designer myself I am really struggling to find suppliers that can really pull off great quality work.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:08:11 +0000

I think you meant to post your comment on my Squiz Cards post, Stuart. Regardless, thanks for having a look at my personal card design. I recommend purchasing some Squiz Cards once the option to remove the logo is available, but if you want to go ahead beforehand, I’m sure Ben will appreciate your business.

By: Stuart Dyckhoff

Stuart Dyckhoff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:19:40 +0000

Dang – I’m just catching up on some back reading and missed outon an opportunity to win some of these for free.

Still – fab idea and even better that they are waterproof. I can seeme getting some.

And to the others that think the ads are a bad idea. Why? They’re a small / new business making a start and let’s face it, Vistaprint do it and have done for years and, as I recall, it was a couple of years before they offered an ad free version.

As I type this I look round my desk and everything I can see has a brand logo / name on it – so why not these guys?

By: Suzij Q

Suzij Q — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:58:23 +0000

Nice

but puting U’re logo on both side of the card is .. pointless in my humble opinion ;)
let it breeeeeath

By: dani

dani — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:15:19 +0000

Wow, amazing! You’re the man David.
This card’s still popular even in 2009 (I saw this has posted in 2007).

Very, very good work.

By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:46:44 +0000

David:

Great card design. I’m currently looking for a business card stock that will go well with our very unique financial firm. I have three logos we are trying to choose between and I would appreciate some professional criticism if you don’t mind. My email was included. I’llsend you picks right away.

Cheers,

By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:31:43 +0000

Well, good luck with it. I know how time-consuming the design of a personal identity can be, and if you ever think I can help, feel free to give me a shout.

By: Danny Hinde

Danny Hinde — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:25:42 +0000

Not at the moment, I’m researching some ideas and gathering inspiration at the moment – that’s what brought me to your site! I think my identity needs a lot more work before finalising anything.