Business Card Design Presented by Andi Real

BUSINESS CARD DESIGN By Andi Real

THE BASICSYour business card defines who YOU areYou want your card to stand outMake your card worth keepingStandard Size: 2x3.5”Three things to consider in design Fonts Color Spacing

FONTSDon’t use two similar fonts

FONTSUse Complimentary fonts

FONTSDon’t use more than three fonts on one card.

FONTSMake sure your fonts are readable!

SPACINGWhite space is your friend!

SPACINGYou want enough space between your lines so it’s easy to read

COLORComplimentaryTriadAnalogousSplit-Complement

COLORColors evoke emotion

TIPSProofread your card before getting it printedIf your information changes, get new cards as soon as possibleUse high quality cardstockLook up ideas on Pinterest (there’s hundreds of examples!)Many print shops will do custom business cards

NOW LETS PRACTICE! Critiquing Real Business Cards