my business card

[datswhutsup]

hi everyone.

which design do you guys like better?

1.
front
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sb_bcardf2mock2.jpg
back
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sb_bcardb2mock2.jpg



or #2.
front
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sb_bcardf2mock1.jpg

back
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sb_bcardb2mock1.jpg


thank you

[budafist]

I think the website on the back is a bit too big.

I prefer the brown card better. More ommpf.

Though I do like the contrast of the white front and orange back of the first card...

[Botchup]

I like the top one.

[panzer]

i like the top one but the left hand line seems to be off and also thicker

[vanquish]

I like the second set, but i would make the size of 'mywebsite.com' a bit smaller

[datswhutsup]

the left line is a bit thicker intentionally. all the same weight seems some what boring to me... (or maybe boring isn't the correct word, but it is the closest that comes to mind...)

[tZ]

I would have to say the second.

However, I would recommend introduing some kind of typographical contrast other then the little you have.

Simple isn't a bad thing but, I think you could definatly introduce some interesting size and weight variations in the typography to make this tad bit more… dare i say 'interesting'. I know… interesting is different things to different people(subjective) but, introducing some more contrast could definatly result in increased interest without going overboard.

I mean… I think as a designer(especially when your promoting yourself) you should try your best to reflect your image into all your accompanying collateral. To me this says(don't take this as an offense) bland and boring… not much happening. Like I said, yes simple can be good thing but, you need to be simple for all the right reasons. Currently the design lacks any type of communication beyond the obvious literal infromation. I quess thats fine if you like it that way but, you should do something that grabs the viewers attention without going overboard and makes them want to hire you or see your work.

[Jackimalyn]

wait... did you give us your email and phone number but sensor your web address? or do you not have a web addy yet?? lol...

Anyway, I like the 2nd-

[KingVance]

I am sooo calling this guy to say hello

[Ms.O]

the left line is a bit thicker intentionally. all the same weight seems some what boring to me... (or maybe boring isn't the correct word, but it is the closest that comes to mind...)

I like the second one best to me, but agree with tz's comments.

Regarding the lines on the top card, what you have now just looks like a mistake. Why not make the horizontal line thicker, and keep the vertical line thin, thus achieving your goal without making people wonder if you made a mistake? Just a thought...

[CamarotaDesign]

#2 is pretty nice, but this style has been done to death.

[budafist]

Now that I have read other people's posts, I do think that this card has zero personality to it. It doesn't tell me why I as a client would want to hire you over another designer that has a business card that makes me go: CoooOOOOoooolll!!!

y'know?

[Jackimalyn]

wheres datswhatsup? probably changing his phone number, eh KingVance???

[datswhutsup]

hi guys.

Thanks. I honestly think less is more, especially in a business card. it is not a flyer, simple and slick is the way to go I feel. Maybe I could try different typographic styles or even try to push the limits to see what I come up with, but I have very nice business cards from advertising firms and nothing to the business card says "hey this is a cool card, hire me" They all say by looking at this little bit of information, there are no flaws in typography with this company and the small font size and kerning and alignment is nice. I don't feel like business cards should be flyers " hey look at all this cool stuff on this little card, let's hire this guy." I would like my card to look as professional and clean as possible letting the possible client/ person viewing the card, to want to see more, to go to my website.

to some people they want to show all these fancy graphics on their business cards, and i think that takes away. however, in some freetime to night, I will try to redesign the card while putting myself in some of you guys' shoes.

thanks for all the feedback

here is a 3rd version of the business card.

let me know what you guys think.


front

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sb_bcardf3mock3.jpg

back

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sb_bcardb2mock1.jpg



I might just go with design number 1 and do the brown-ish back. or I might go with this design (number 3) and trash number 2.

(for the record, thats not my phone number or email. they are all off by a digit or letter or 2.) just wanted something to look real, instead of generic like 555-555-2345

thank you.

[vtwin_gary]

i like this one the best so far, i'm not sold on the huge website on the back or the dark color. i think this design with the orange back would be nice.

my .02

[(gra-ph!c-D'sig-nah)]

If you don't mind me saying so...as a designer it is great to look or seem professional, but I think this card is too boring. This is what someone will view as they think to call you. Other designer cards in my area are drummed up to represent their style. If all you are working with are business heads, then this will work...but a time may come when someone will want something fresh and new - this card will no represent that.

i am not down playing this card nor am I saying I don't like it, it just doesn't have any funk, personality, or planning behind it.

If I am being viewed as a bad guy for saying so, then I do apologize....

[datswhutsup]

can any of you guys show me any good examples of cool and exciting graphic design business cards?

what does your business cards look like?

Thank you

[(gra-ph!c-D'sig-nah)]

http://www.redbows.co.uk/Images/Aqua/BusinessCards/AquaBusinessCardImage3.jpg

http://www.andreoni.com/images/services/plastic_sample_clear.jpg

http://www.danielsim.com.au/dscom_files/mainentry2.gif

[(gra-ph!c-D'sig-nah)]

The last business card (red one) is simple but it has some design style to it- and it looks good!

Talk to me!

[Ms.O]

I really like the colors you've chosen and the simplicity. I don't know if adding something free-form to off-set the style you currently have would work...like this...almost like your hand just couldn't be kept quiet and had to create (and it just happened to create your initials)....

http://www.onieward.com/card.sample.jpg

I don't know...just a thought....

[datswhutsup]

ok here are some more "interesting-filled backgrounds" for my business cards. what do you guys think? I am still liking the simple ones, but with the new back of these cards....

1.
fronthttp://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/jsbcard4dummy1.jpg

back
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/jsbcard4dummy1back.jpg


2.
front
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/jsbcard5dummy2.jpg

back
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/jsbcard5dummy2back.jpg



thanks you guys.

number 3 coming up if this doesnt let me post more than 4 images.

[datswhutsup]

front
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/jsbcard6dummy3.jpg

back
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/jsbcard6dummy3back.jpg

[(gra-ph!c-D'sig-nah)]

The only thing I have to say about the new cards is, you should never fade all the way to white. It is unnautural. My eyes cannot stay away from that white area. With your layout, look at it and see where your eyes go first....yeap that white area.

Number 3 is my fav!

[Mynock]

mywebsite.com wasn't taken? I wish I would have thought about it first. Drats!

[tZ]

the top one is interesting.


Just loose the 3.25 on the far right.

Stil though I think you can play with the typography some more… think contrast. Contrast is what creates interest.

[datswhutsup]

tz is this something what you mean?

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/smbcmv/sbcard4contdum-1j.jpg

[Ned]

Better... But you really need to darken that white glare, as Grafic Designah said. It hurts, like the washout on a poorly taken picture from a cellphone camera.

[emmerse]

so far I like O's version with the freeform element in it. some sort of flowing line to contrast the very clean and organized layout would create a visually interesting piece - says you can go with the flow while keeping your head on straight. add in the typography from the latest card and I'd say its a winner.