All freelancers know the importance of ’ have a good business card. That little piece of paper is not only to present themselves, but also to give a practical demonstration of skills as a designer or designer. Nothing is more important for those who work on commission to be remembered by potential customers so you have to find a way to design business cards that strike attention.
How to be remembered?
In the vast world of freelance graphic a name does not mean anything (unless you already know), the gab and the way you present yourself will surely help a lot, but let us tell the truth, nothing speaks more of your work.
But if you meet a potential customer into an opportunity that goes beyond the classic job interview unlikely we will not have with us a portfolio or a resume lives that speak for us.
Business cards are the best opportunity to talk about and remember for a possible future project.
+ The dimensions are 8,5 x 5,5 cm bleed;
+ You can choose different types of support, it is not mandatory to use paper!
+ The graphics are completely customizable, you only have to choose the one that is in the best possible way.
Remember to enter a few details but good:
+ first name and surname;
+ your profession: graphic designer, designer, blogger;
+ phone number, website up to date and email to which you will always be available.
I invite you to read these two interesting articles: 10 Interactive business cards and 12 Business cards with stamp.
In both cases, the purpose of the articles was to give a clear demonstration of how give free rein to creativity and customize their business cards is an winning strategy because the customer has a practical demonstration of your talents and make good use of them when he will need.
10 Business cards that strike attention
1. Easel Business Card by Egil Paulsen
2. Web Design Harlow by we are sweet
3. Bentply by Richard Evans
4. Iphone business card by Beasty Design
5. The Plant Whisperers Society by Jenna Russell
6. Business Card for 925 Stationary by Justin Colt
7. Caroline Boisvert – Stationary by Chez Valois
8. Barber’s business card by Evgeny Katz
9. Burkina’s Screenprinting Business Card by Emiliano Aranguren
Look at this example especially for the imagination of the designer who has made a really interesting business card.
10. Self promotion by Chiara Ceccaioni
Even in this case we have a craft and experimentation stage truly interesting. The designer has combined a playful side with a digital part designing icons for use as a collage on the back of business card.
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