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Lt Futz, Back in ActionNorth CarolinaRegistered User regular
Lt Futz, Back in ActionNorth CarolinaRegistered User regular
So, I'm looking to try and make some good impressions on people/prospective employers and I've been told that business cards are a way to do that quickly and pretty cheaply. (Plus my school gave me a pretty snazzy carrying case as part of my graduation package)
So how can I design one that isn't over the top, tasteful, but not bland and forgettable?
And yes, I'm using Vistaprint so there's no need to have the first 5 posts telling me to go there. I want something ideas for quotes to use or statements or something else.
So how can I design one that isn't over the top, tasteful, but not bland and forgettable?
And yes, I'm using Vistaprint so there's no need to have the first 5 posts telling me to go there. I want something ideas for quotes to use or statements or something else.
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Computer science, with emphasis in databases.
I dabbled in 3DSMax several years ago, but the best I could do then was single colored geometries.
No but seriously clean and easy on the eyes and is what I've always found to be best, while vistaprint isn't my first choice as I prefer a embossed card it will work provided you don't go crazy with the matrix background or something like that.
Also avoid phrases like "I fix shit" on them, it might looks swell but depending on your market it doesn't work well in practice.
Also I should mention that you can get business cards printed on plastic (clear or tinted) which really sets them apart from others.
Buy yeah keep it simple with name and logo if needed (sometimes it isn't even needed).
"Nocren(or name)
Services you offer/job title
phone number
Email "
and then maybe a little color if you like, but nothing to intense. Quotes are fine but to me they come off with an "inspirational speaker" vibe, not really a professional one. Tome at least.
With just a link to OP's LinkedIn profile/ or e-mail.
Given that I can upload my own image with Vistaprint, that might be a good idea.
Yes and no.
I would never hire a business card over a resume, and if you came in to see me, I would expect a resume. And if I have your resume, why do I need your card? Stop cluttering up my desk, I really don't need your help on that.
The only time I would want a business card from a prospective employee would be if you met me on the street or at a convention and I was sufficiently impressed. Then I would keep your card as a reminder to contact you for your resume the next time I have a position open.
Also worth considering: Your personal taste. I'm into minimalistic, simple designs, so I will have vastly different tastes from someone else. What sort of designs are you drawn to on a daily basis? What business cards have you personally seen that look professional to you?
It's the Cadillac of finishes.
Yep this
I have a bunch of mini business cards from Moo with just my name, phone and personal email for exactly this purpose. Bright solid color on one side, black lettering on white on the other, keeps it simple and classic.
google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/51641081eab8ead54d000019-852-1136/qr%2520code%2520flow%2520chart.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.businessinsider.com/here-is-a-helpful-and-hilarious-flow-chart-to-help-you-decide-whether-to-use-a-qr-code-2013-4&h=1136&w=852&sz=80&tbnid=7ov11ziFqFGKiM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=72&zoom=1&usg=__fTV59mrDO_c12Upup6kxxnm6Usw=&docid=GMp8gNIDRqHx6M&sa=X&ei=DYhtUbbvLIe6iwLM5IHwBQ&ved=0CDgQ9QEwAg&dur=21
Allow me to help you with that.
I don't really have anything to add, just wanted to say this has a stroke of genius to it.
Your school gave out snazzy carrying cases to everyone for cards...guess what that means? 2,000 applicants tossing cards at me.
No thanks - one is gonna be like the other...I don't care whats on it.
The only way you're gonna really pull of a card is if it is in someway memorable. That means you're gonna have to spend a little bit of money to do it..and if you do that, you realize its an investment into a job with a larger paycheck. Do not get the standard template vistaprint bullshit - you're doing the same thing everyone else is doing. Its gonna get ignored..you don't want to be ignored, you want to stand out.
Ideas:
Go Metal: http://www.mymetalbusinesscard.com/cgi-bin/webstore/shop.cgi?c=start.htm&t=main.index.htm&storeid=1
Go Design Crazy: http://www.printtokill.com/
Go completely insane: http://www.customusb.com/products-usbbusinesscard.html (Put your resume on the USB cards)
To be fair you can have a foil overlay put on a card for a much cheaper price, many places that do embossing allow for this option as well.
I once did a card for a friend that was three layers of paper, that was probably the fanciest card I printed.
I really like cards that are simple with a lot of white space, but that might not be what works for you if you're looking for a way to accomplish high impact with minimal printing costs...
I agree with others no QR code and no quotations. Keep it simple.
What are your reasons?
Probably scaling issues.
True - the default being 72 dpi could definitely trip up a bunch of people.
Anyway, if you have zero design sensibility or experience, I would try and find someone who does have those sensibilities to do it for you. And pay them.
Only one solution - Vector Image!
ENHANCE!
Do this. That business card is choice.