A business card is an advertising tool that can be used to attract a customer without much effort. A business card is part of a designer's portfolio. It can be both an effective weapon and a means of anti-advertising. Designers are creative people, so their business cards have original shapes and types. Also important is the convenience of business cards and the availability of information. Clearly readable and high-quality information attracts any client.
Some forms of business cards differ in orientation. A business card can be not only horizontal. Sometimes a vertical shape may suit your style.
The second thing you need to pay attention to is the shape of the business card. To add originality to your business card, use various shapes in the form of any figures, images, layouts. 
The business card must contain a sufficient number of contact and additional information. It’s also not worth bending. A large number of telephones and unnecessary information can alienate the client. He simply doesn't want to dig into it. Below is a good example of a useful business card. 
The correct selection of color schemes for a business card is one of the main advantages of a high-quality style. Colors should evoke affection and sympathy. A large contrast of colors is unlikely to evoke positive emotions in the client. 
A business card should be compact in size. Convenient shape and size - this allows you to easily fit a business card in your pocket, purse, etc. The client will always have a business card at hand, and he will be more likely to contact you. 
Let's look at some examples of creative business cards.
Rolland Murillo.
Creative business card of Rolland Murillo, famous designer and founder of the Murillo Design company. A correctly selected shape (the image of a chip) and pleasant colors are sympathetic and attractive. At least all owners of such business cards keep them. 
Fritz Kletke.
A business card in the “window” style conveys the idea that any person should focus on the main thing, cutting off everything unnecessary. A large number of unnecessary sources, factors and external “garbage” prevent you from perceiving information correctly. 
Stefan Haynam.
Stefan, with his business card, says that you simply must always carry his card with you and it will come in handy at the most necessary moment. This designer will help you at any time. 
Stefan Sagmeister.
Stefan's business cards have been working for the past 3 years. Many of the designer’s clients were attracted by the non-standard image of the business card and became an impulse to use his services. Such clients include Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones. 
David McLean.
On this business card you can see all the features of the brand. David infuses business cards with a lot of information that shows all sides of this designer. Some may notice the data overload on this card, but that's exactly David's point. 
Joe Duffy.
Such well-known companies as Coca Cola and McDonald's became clients of this designer. His business card is made in a minimalist style. Joe is of the opinion that creating a business card doesn't take a lot of time. Business cards create the first impression of a business. At least Joe Duffy needs no introduction and his business card style is just a formality. 
Joe Shumbat.
Joe Shumbat is an employee of Actual Size Creative. Its pretty business card completely conveys the mood of the company's clients. According to him, the card should be very simple and understandable, but at the same time contain a touch of humor. 
Jose Antonio Contreras.
This guy will make you think a little. Jose claims that this business card allows you to establish contact with the client, start a conversation and build a partnership. His task is to surprise the client at the first meeting. With the exception of rare cases, cooperation goes well. 
Tim Hartford.
This person, along with a business card, offers a 2-cent discount on services. In this way, he wins over the client, who instantly receives positive emotions. 
Janie Mattson.
Janie's business card is a set of master keys. You can easily remove any of them. The business card is created specifically for cunning and thoughtful “characters”. 
Itomi Creative.
Itomi Creative is a design bureau. Renowned Italian photographer David Gasperini was interested in maximizing the productivity of his business card. In addition to information about the photographer, the card is a stencil for signing his work. As the customer himself stated, this interesting and useful business card is very helpful in his work. 
Ed McCulloch.
As a business card, Ed uses a small paper envelope with his information. As planned, a silk square with his initials is placed inside. This is necessary for a special perception of information, which gives a memorization effect. 
As you have already noticed, there are no limits to imagination in creating business cards. Be careful in your choice, because first impressions are sometimes deceiving.
A good business card not only helps to establish the first contact, but also retains information about the owner for a long time. the right person. This review contains 30 original, witty, funny, and, most importantly, great business cards.
Plastic surgeon business card
Advertising agency: Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann. Vienna, Austria.
Yoga instructor business card
Advertising agency: Marked for Trade.
Business card in the form of a cheese grater
Advertising agency: JWT, Brazil.
Business card of a lawyer specializing in divorce proceedings
Please note that the business card contains contact information on both sides, so one half can be given to each spouse.
Business card of a yoga center from Vancouver
A simple but effective business card for a Vancouver yoga center. The business card is rolled into a roll similar to a yoga mat.
Fitness trainer business card
A fitness trainer will help you remove your bulging belly. Advertising agency: Leo Burnett. Dubai, UAE.
Landscape designer business card
Author of design and idea: Jamie Wieck.
Advertising agency: Healthy People by Gray. Istanbul, Türkiye.
Photographer's business card
A photographer's business card in the form of a viewfinder.
Dentist business card
The message is obvious and therefore ingenious - to remove caries from a tooth, you need to pull out the insert with the phone number. Design: Michael Häne & Remo Caminada.
Personal fitness trainer business card
To read the text on this business card, you will have to make an effort, stretching it like an expander. The contract with the coach has not yet been signed, but the work has already begun...
Hair stylist business card
Design and idea: Igor Perkusic.
Business card - a set of filters for marijuana joints
Business card - a set of filters for "jambs".
Not a bad idea for a business card for an employee of the State Drug Control Service. Advertising agency: Bos. Toronto, Canada.
Business card for an investment company
The business card for a Canadian investment company clearly demonstrates situations when to buy and when to sell shares and assets. Professionalism should be in everything! Advertising agency: Rethink, Canada.
Business card of the yoga center "Straw"
Business card of the yoga center "Straw".
Advertising agency: Leo Burnett. Shanghai, China.
Sommelier business card
A business card clearly demonstrates what its owner does, as long as he doesn’t take work home. Design and idea: Caserne.
Personal Lego agent business card
Business card in the form of a photo frame
Advertising agency: Piko, Moldova.
Designer's signature business card - stylish, fun, transparent
Idea and design: Dario Monetini.
An excellent universal idea for a business card - the stamp can be placed anywhere, even on the neck. But, of course, it will look most original on a napkin, and it will also be safer. Advertising agency: OpusMultipla, Brazil.
Business card in the form of a folding toy chair
Advertising agency: DDB, Brazil.
Business card plunger with contacts
You can’t call it a business card, and a miniature plunger is unlikely to fit into a business card holder. But you are unlikely to raise your hand to throw away such a funny “business card”.
Business card in the form of a bag of seeds
A useful business card in every sense. Advertising agency: Struck, USA.
Business card in the form of a universal bicycle key
This business card immediately shows who it belongs to - a smart and practical bicycle technician. Of course, entrusting your favorite bike to such a person will not be scary at all. Designer: Rethink, Canada.
Musical comb business card for hair care salon
The idea of this original comb business card is based on the principle of a music box. By running your finger over all the teeth one by one, you can hear the famous rock melody. This musical business card, oddly enough, belongs to a hair care salon. Advertising agency: Fabio Milito design. Rome, Italy.
Business card of a company engaged in the transportation of goods
The original origami business card, which folds into a packaging box, belongs to a company specializing in cargo transportation. Advertising agency: Y&R. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Business card of the restaurant "Salt", stylized as a salt shaker
The business card of the "Salt" restaurant, stylized as a salt shaker.
Minimalistic, but original, effective and intelligible. Design: flux.
The business card of a survival specialist is made on a plate of dried meat. Anything can happen in life... Even if a person did not have time to attend survival training, in some situations such a business card can save him from starvation, giving him a chance to still attend these trainings later. Advertising agency: Rethink. Vancouver, Canada.
Business card of a company selling grills. To find out the contacts, it must be heated. Of course, such a business card is not very convenient for everyday use, but you can be sure that the person who receives it will definitely check how it works. Which means Bingo!
However, it happens that business cards, which are used by specialists like clothes, are valued not for beauty or originality, but for their manufacturability, as we once wrote about in our review.
Good business card design is a rarity in Russia. If only because the culture of business cards in our country is a relatively new concept. In the USSR, business cards were banned. Business cards were used only by diplomats and government officials, directly busy with work with foreign companies. Now business cards are ubiquitous. There are a lot of technologies for making business cards.
Really cool business cards!
Double-sided, with embossing, gilding, cutting, rhinestones... We don’t see any kind of business cards. Our compatriots often believe that the more expensive a business card, the more beautiful it is. Our collection includes business cards made of openwork metal, leather, and velvet. Made of stone and tracing paper, obsidian and binding cardboard.
I remember that the days of crimson jackets are gone) But cool business cards are still available. The cost of one copy of such a business card can reach several thousand rubles. The manufacturing price does not scare such customers. But it’s rare that any of them are willing to pay for a good design of a classic business card on white cardboard.
Designer business cards
Designer business cards are rarely gold and never stone) As a rule, these are business cards on paper, and usually on good paper. The design of such a 2014 business card often says as much about the owner’s profession as the text on the business card. The best design tool for a business card is typography. Complex font solutions, play on words, kerning and leading.
The design of a good business card always has some basic idea, a clear idea. The more original this idea, the more interesting the design. You can’t just use an illustration from a photo bank; you don’t need an expensive photo shoot for a business card. You need imagination, you need imagination.
Note for businessmen
A good business card does not guarantee business success, but it can definitely help you! The first impression depends on it. Here's a look at 30 cleverly designed business cards that will help you figure out how to present yourself well and in an original way.
Many of us have probably been guilty of taking business cards purely out of politeness and then throwing them safely in the trash. However, these business cards will remain with you - whether physically or in memory, but still will not go into the trash.
The success of these cards is that they are designed in such a way that they are sure to be memorable or useful to you. These could be product samples, tools, or fun mini-toys, while others can only leave an impression by writing their address and phone number.
In the world of business, standing out from the crowd is essential and here are some creative marketing ideas on how to do just that!
1. Cosmetic Surgeon Business Card
2. Yoga trainer business card
3. Business card of a cheese boutique
4. Tear-up business card of a divorce lawyer
note that the card has contact information at both sides
5. Yoga mat business card
A simple, yet very creative business card for Vancouver Yoga Centre. Card rolls are the same as a yoga mat.
6. Tearable fitness trainer business card
Zohra Mouhetta will help you get rid of your belly fat! (Advertising agency: Leo Burnett, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
7. Designer business card with seeds
Design: Jamie Wieck
8. Circumcision business card
Agency: Healthy People by Gray, Istanbul, Türkiye
9. Event photographer’s business card-viewfinder
10. Dentist business card
Design: Michael Häne & Remo Caminada
11. Personal trainer card for stretching
If you want to see the text written on the card, you will have to do a little stretching exercise.
12. Hairdresser business cards
Design: Igor Perkusic
13. Cigarette filter business card
14. Representative's business card investment company
15. Yoga Center Straw
16. Sommelier business card
Design: Caserne
17. Your personal Lego agent
18. Business card - frame
19. Stylish transparent business card
Design: Dario Monetini
20. Business card-stamp of a makeup artist
21. Business card of children's chairs
22. Miniature plumber business cards - plungers with contact information
23. Business card-bag with seeds
24. Multi-tool business card for a bicycle
Designer: Rethink Canada
25. Business card - classic rock theme
This groovy hairbrush plays a classic rock theme when you rub it with your nails. Advertising agency: design Fabio Milito, Rome, Italy
26. Transformable business card of a cargo carrier company
27. Salt Shaker restaurant business card
Design: flux
28. The business card of a survival training company in the form of dried meat
29. Tennis business card
30. Grillable Business Card
Images: adsoftheworld.com
