Although it may be popular, a business card doesn’t need to be a bright color or have a flashy gradient to stand out.
Sometimes, just a strong images can really catch someone’s eyes and portray something about the business at the same time. I’m not endorsing the use of stock photos on business cards, but select graphics, used correctly,  can  add a nice touch.

While experimenting with the design, for this month’s winner Wire2U, I made a graphic of the AC plug (of  which I was kind of  proud).   I liked it so much, I started looking at other cables to include. Each of the cables which appear on the card is was created from an actual cablet I found laying around my house or at the office.

These cables make the business card more noticeable and interesting, while appealing to people, such as myself, who live with cluttered rooms with countless confusing cables.  As for the color scheme, I used yellow to attract attention, but added navy to keep a professional and trustworthy image.  Be sure to ask the winner, Pat Seal, for his business card to see it in person the next time you run into him at a Rainmaker Event.

Unfortunately, there is  some bad news in this post too.  As much as we have enjoyed ridding the world of ugly business cards this will be the last business card makeover .

But, a good brand is constantly evolving, so stay tuned to here and on our facebook fanpage, because there are new things are just around the corner.

Entries are now closed, but you can still vote for your favorite by selecting the link below. Be sure to pick the card you believe most deserves to win!

We’ve been talking a lot lately about what makes a bad business card: hard to read, printed on computer paper, and just plain ugly. So it’s about time we show you some examples of good design.  Draw inspiration from these examples, but remember your card should ultimately reflect who you are, not just look cool and flashy.

All photos are drawn from this great article. Check it out for dozens of more examples of great cards, as well as some tips on designing your own card.

Simple Business Card Designs Can Be Beautiful

A good business card doesn’t have to be crazy and avant garde: classy and elegant work well, too.

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Unusual Shapes Can Create a Striking Design for Your Card

When you have a bit more in your business card budget,  try playing around with shapes for a slightly different feel.

You can keep the standard business card size, but bring a whole new sensibility to your card.  These designs are memorable, but remember your production cost will be much higher.

Want a New Design for Your Business Card?

If any of these beautiful business cards have inspired you to make a change give us a call.  We would love to help!