Postcards often get a bad rap in the design field. When you mention postcard printing to a designer, it often conjures up memories of cliche, vintage styled postcards that, while collectible, exhibit few principles of modern design. However, although the postcard may seem like an outdated format, postcard design can still be as modern and [...]
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Creative Examples of QR Codes in Business Cards
QR codes are a trendy way of communicating information. A QR code is a more advanced version of a bar code, and allows for information to be embedded in it, and then placed on an object such as business cards. People can extract the information using a reader on their cell phone or mobile device, [...]
Sleek Black (and Dark Gray) Business Card Designs
Black is a great color for design. Aside from the sharp contrast it can give to other colors (especially white), black also comes across as sleek or elegant, and is a great base color on which to design. Black has a slimming effect when worn as a color, and plays a crucial role in web [...]
Elegant White Business Cards to Inspire You
White is a tricky color to use in design. Most people view white as a boring or plain color, but when used properly, it can be elegant, refined and also pleasing to the eye. In web design, white is one of the most commonly used colors, and the same holds true for business card printing. [...]
Spectacular 2012 Calendars to Ring in the New Year With
2012 is here, so it’s time to update the calendar on your refrigerator and your digital calendar on your computer. In the world of calendar printing, you can choose anything from beautiful photography calendars, to motivational and inspirational calendars, and CG or other art. In this post, you’ll find a selection of great 2012 calendars [...]
Creative Die Cut Business Cards
When it comes to die cut business cards, pretty much anything is possible. While die cutting is perhaps most famous for creating rounded edges, it is also possible to create unique shapes and even cutouts from business cards. Some of the best die cut business cards I’ve seen come from creating a unique shape or [...]
Inspiring Examples of Letterpress Business Cards
Letterpress is an effect for printing where the text is actually inset within the material as a sort of relief printing effect. While this often requires some specialized equipment, many of the top printing companies have the ability to do this. Letterpress effects are highly popular for business card printing. Here’s a great selection of [...]
