{"id":168538,"date":"2018-04-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.99cluster.com\/blog\/?p=168538"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:37:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:37:53","slug":"how-to-design-business-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-design-business-card","title":{"rendered":"How to design a business card: the ultimate guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Your business card is often the first impression someone has of your brand\u2014so make it count. In this guide on how to design a business card, we\u2019ll walk you through every step, from choosing the right size to nailing the perfect finish, so you can create a card that stands out and works hard for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-cta-block\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block swan swan-custom-cta-block px-6 swan-py-4 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-3 swan-display-flex span-justify-center\">\n            <div class=\"swan-mr-4\">\n                <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-text-black swan-font-secondary swan-mb-5\">\n                    Ready to get started?                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm1 text-description\">\n                    Design your business card with VistaPrint today.                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block-button\">\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/business-cards\"\n   title=\"Create a card\"\n   target=\"_blank\"\n   class=\"swan-button swan-button-skin-primary\"\n    data-tracking-event=\"Navigation Clicked\" data-tracking-event-detail=\"\/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168538;https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/business-cards;Content:Text Link;Create a card\" data-tracking-navigation-detail=\"Create a card\">\n    Create a card<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1600,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card for Good Grace by Mad pepper\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309906\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032502\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1600,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032502\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper\/Business-card-for-Good-Grace-by-Mad-pepper.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A simple yet whimsical business card design by Mad pepper via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Key takeaways            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <ul>\n<li>Start with brand basics like logo and color palette. These will guide every decision on layout, fonts and finishes.<\/li>\n<li>Stick to standard dimensions so your card fits neatly into wallets and holders, and always set bleed, trim and safety lines.<\/li>\n<li>Limit your card to one primary contact method and the essentials (name, company, job title, website or QR code).<\/li>\n<li>Use fonts at least 8 pt, maintain strong color contrast and give elements enough white space to breathe.<\/li>\n<li>Special touches like embossing, foil stamping or textured paper add a tactile element that makes your card memorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-essentials\"><strong>Before you start\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1202\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1202,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Clean and structured business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309907\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032510\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1202,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1087,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_937,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_787,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_637,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_486,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_336,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design\/Clean-and-structured-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A clean and structured business card design by vanessarnaynard via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into layouts and fonts, lock in the two essentials that will shape your card: a finished logo and a brand color scheme. These aren\u2019t just design choices; they\u2019re the foundation that keeps your card consistent with the rest of your brand identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, get clear on what you want your card to communicate. Are you aiming for polished and corporate, creative and bold, or approachable and personal? Having that intention upfront will make every design decision (size, typography, finishes) much smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Use ready-made templates, design software like Canva or Adobe Illustrator or upload a finished PDF. If you\u2019re short on time, start with a template and customise the fonts, colors and your logo so it feels on-brand.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps-how-to-design-a-business-card\"><strong>How to design a business card in 8 steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your logo, brand color scheme and a good idea of what you want your card to say about you, you\u2019re ready to start. Just follow the eight steps below to determine which business card design would work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-shape\"><strong>1. Choose your shape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get creative, start with the basics: picking your standard business card size. In the U.S., the standard is 3.5 x 2 inches, while other countries have slightly different norms. Knowing your dimensions helps you design with confidence and ensures your card fits neatly into wallets and holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As printing techniques grow more advanced and affordable, professionals have more room to explore alternative shapes. The printing technique of <strong>die-cutting<\/strong> allows you to cut out any shape you want and still print in bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1212\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1212,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"The Poke Story business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309908\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032516\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1212,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1096,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_945,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_793,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_642,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_490,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_339,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_187,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032516\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design\/The-Poke-Story-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by Rose for The Poke Story via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the conservative end of the spectrum, you could simply round the corners for a friendlier business card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you really want your business card to stand out or to be playful, you can use virtually any shape: animal mascots, outlines of products you sell or a shape that\u2019s wholly original.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1000,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Cireson business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309909\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032431\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1000,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_905,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_780,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_655,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_530,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_405,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_280,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_155,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032431\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Cireson-business-card-design\/Cireson-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by Stanojevic for Cireson via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even build your entire business card theme around clever cutting. Cireson\u2019s business card design uses shape to really highlight the employee picture, giving them a more personable and therefore approachable feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not to use creative shapes depends on the image you want to convey. Special shapes make you seem more fun and help you make an impression, but can have an adverse effect on more formal industries. You\u2019ll also want to keep in mind logistics, such as how the card fits in a wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1203\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1203,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"STIR business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309910\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032438\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1203,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1088,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_938,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_787,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_637,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_487,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_336,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032438\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/STIR-business-card-design\/STIR-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by sashadesigns for STIR via 99 designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to revisit the option of die-cutting after finalizing your design in step 6. For example, some companies, such as STIR above, like to die-cut areas of their logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-size\"><strong>2. Choose your size<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about how to design business cards, your next decision is the size of the card. This mostly depends on the standard of the country, so that\u2019s a good place to start. Even if you plan to stand out, you have to know what everyone else is doing to go against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>North American standard:<\/strong> 3.5 \u00d7 2 in. (88.9 \u00d7 50.8 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>European standard:<\/strong> 3.346 \u00d7 2.165 in. (85 \u00d7 55 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oceania standard:<\/strong> 3.54 \u00d7 2.165 in. (90 \u00d7 55 mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the size, you always want to consider three factors when designing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bleed area:<\/strong> The outermost part of the card, likely to be removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trim line: <\/strong>The target line for cutting cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety line:<\/strong> Anything outside this line is subject to cutting mistakes. Don\u2019t let essential elements like text or logos fall outside this line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the following guide to find the correct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-dimensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">size of the business card<\/a> when taking into account bleed, trim and safety lines. Creative industries can often pull off unusual shapes, but in more traditional fields, sticking to standard sizing ensures your card fits in wallets and cardholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Stand-out shapes are fun, but make sure your card still fits wallets and cardholders.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"856\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_856,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card design format for bleed area, trim line, and safety line\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309911\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032461\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_856,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_774,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_667,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_560,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_453,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_346,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_239,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_132,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032461\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line\/Business-card-design-format-for-bleed-area-trim-line-and-safety-line.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Bleed area, trim line, and safety line on a standard U.S.\/Canadian business card, 3.5 \u00d7 2 in. (88.9 \u00d7 50.8 mm). Design by kendhie via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these areas vary depending on the size and printer, a safe bet is to set the trim line at 0.125 in. (3 mm) from the edge. From there, set the safety line at 0.125 in. (3 mm) from the trim line. That\u2019s 0.250 in (6 mm) total from the edge of the bleed area to the inside of the safety area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, decide on orientation. Landscape (horizontal) is classic and easy to scan; portrait (vertical) feels modern and attention-grabbing. Pick the one that fits your brand personality and keeps key info legible at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-graphics\"><strong>3. Add your logo and other graphics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vp_toc_include\">Now we begin plotting the visual elements of your business card design, first and foremost, the logo. Your logo should take center stage on your business card, although other flourishes and secondary graphics can sometimes be useful as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1368\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1368,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Omni business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309912\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032465\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1368,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1238,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1067,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_896,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_725,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_554,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_383,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_212,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032465\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Omni-business-card-design\/Omni-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by pecas\u2122 for Omni vis 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that you have two sides at your disposal. One strategy is to dedicate one side of the business card exclusively to the logo, while the other side showcases the contact information of the person. However, it\u2019s also good to have the logo on both sides, so often you\u2019ll see a smaller, out-of-the-way logo on the side with contact information, as with Omni above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is just one strategy of many, though, so feel free to experiment with logo placement until you find one for your tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1221\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1221,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Londees Childrenswear business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309913\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032474\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1221,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1105,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_952,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_799,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_647,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_494,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_341,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_189,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032474\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design\/Londees-Childrenswear-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by Rose for Londees Childrenswear via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While minimalism is a popular choice for business cards, if that empty space doesn\u2019t suit you, you can fill it with additional graphics. In an industry like children\u2019s clothing, Londees wants to take its cute theme as far as it will go: the brand expands on its sheep mascot by placing sheep doodles all over, and uses a faded background to avoid clutter (also notice the use of soft blue, a playful and kid-friendly color). Even if your logo is simple or text only, any related imagery serves the same ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional graphics work well for showing off your brand identity. Without explicitly saying it, you can communicate your or your brand\u2019s personality through visuals, including colors. For example, if you want to seem casual or approachable, a cute cartoon and some bright colors would do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What works for each industry:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Creatives (designers, photographers): <\/strong>Bold colour, striking logo mark, short URL or QR code to portfolio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech and startups: <\/strong>Clean sans-serif fonts, plenty of white space, QR code to product\/demo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal and finance<strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Classic serif fonts, conservative colour palette, premium stock (matte or textured) for gravitas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health and wellness: <\/strong>Soft tones, approachable typography, simple iconography; consider recycled stock to signal sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global brands:<\/strong> Keep designs language-neutral or use universal icons so they work across borders\u2014for example, minimalist brand MUJI uses minimal text and a clean logo to appeal to customers in Japan, Europe and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1279\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1279,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Wheel Dance business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309914\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032481\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1279,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1157,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_997,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_837,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_677,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_517,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_358,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_198,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032481\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design\/Wheel-Dance-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by pecas\u2122 for Wheel Dance via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another increasingly popular trend is to instill interest and curiosity by leaving a little mystery. Typically, brands place a wordless visual with a URL on one side, and then all the necessary explanations (including business name and employee\u2019s name) on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some inspiration? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the latest business card trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-text\"><strong>4. Add necessary text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What your business card actually says depends on you. Work-from-home freelancers may have no need for a postal address, while professions that consult face-to-face require it. Or maybe it\u2019s a strategic choice, such as drawing attention to your impressive social media following. The point is, different people benefit from different text on their business cards.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"994\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_994,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Simple business card design with an embossed illustration of a chicken with the text\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309915\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032489\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_994,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_899,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_775,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_651,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_526,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_402,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_278,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_154,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032489\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text\/Simple-business-card-design-with-an-embossed-illustration-of-a-chicken-with-the-text.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card design by chandrayaan.creative via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is for you to decide what to put on your business card. Below is a list of some common choices, so you can decide which to include and exclude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name:<\/strong> A given. Every card needs a name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company name:<\/strong> Another given, except for personal brands, in which case your personal name is your company name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job title:<\/strong> For traditional cards include your job title. This also helps remind the holder of who you are, what you do, and even how you met.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone number:<\/strong> Even if phone is not your preferred method of communication, it is to some people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emai:<\/strong> A business card staple; email is the new norm for non-urgent business communications, partially because it allows sending documents as attachments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website URL:<\/strong> Including your site URL is a friendly invitation for visits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media:<\/strong> If social media is relevant to your field, or you just want to show a bit of your personality, include social media links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Necessary for drawing customers into your office or store location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QR code:<\/strong> While not as popular as years past, a QR code is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/digital-business-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital business card<\/a> that is still a viable shortcut to transferring whatever data you desire.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slogan:<\/strong> Completely optional, a slogan helps with brand identity and adds a little personality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave out secondary phone numbers, long taglines, dense paragraphs and any details you don\u2019t want widely shared. Less is more on a small canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that business cards aren\u2019t just about giving information but also retaining it. People may already know your number, address or URL, but keep your card handy in case they forget it. For more ideas on what to include, check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-design-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card design ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design principles that make cards work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hierarchy:<\/strong> Make your name and primary contact method the most prominent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White space:<\/strong> Give elements breathing room so info is easy to scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment:<\/strong> Stick to a simple grid: left-align text and keep margins consistent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Branding:<\/strong> Use your brand colours, logo and tone consistently across card fronts\/backs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-typography\"><strong>5. Choose your typography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1067,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Geometric business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309916\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032494\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1067,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_965,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_832,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_698,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_565,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_432,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_298,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_165,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032494\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Geometric-business-card-design\/Geometric-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A geometric business card design by HYPdesign via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what you want to say, you can choose how it looks. While typography is always important, it\u2019s especially pertinent to business cards since you have to make text completely legible and have only a small space to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break up typography into three main categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size<\/strong>. To maintain readability, you want all your text to be at least 8 pts. However, you want your most important elements (like your name) to stand out, so feel free to vary the text sizes. Also consider empty space\u2014you don\u2019t want to clutter your card, so leave your text small enough that there\u2019s plenty of breathing room around each element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Font<\/strong>. Just remember to choose a font that represents the personality you\u2019re going for. A clean and modern sans-serif, an individualistic and elegant script or a classic and timeless serif font? Below are some examples of what different font styles bring to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-gallery swan px-6 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n                    <div class=\"swiffy-slider is-loading slider-item-first-visible centered-nav-btn columns-1\">\n                <div class=\"slider-container\">\n                                            <div class=\"swiffy-slide\">\n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"891\" height=\"600\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_891,h_600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" class=\" swan-responsive-image wp-image-309902\" alt=\"Pucked business card design\" loading=\"lazy\" data-crop=\"1.49\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_891,h_600,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032388\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_891,h_600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_975,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_840,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_706,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_571,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_436,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_301,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_167,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032388\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Pucked-business-card-design\/Pucked-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__text\">\n                                    <p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Business card design by pecas\u2122 for Pucked via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"swiffy-slide\">\n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"798\" height=\"600\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_798,h_600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032381\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" class=\" swan-responsive-image wp-image-309903\" alt=\"Go Mint Consulting business card design\" loading=\"lazy\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_798,h_600,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032381\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_798,h_600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032381\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 896w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_637,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032381\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_487,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032381\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_337,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032381\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032381\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design\/Go-Mint-Consulting-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__text\">\n                                    <p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Go Mint Consulting business card design by Arthean via 99 designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"swiffy-slide\">\n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"798\" height=\"600\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Conejo-Construction-business-card-design\/Conejo-Construction-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_798,h_600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032375\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Conejo-Construction-business-card-design\/Conejo-Construction-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" class=\" swan-responsive-image wp-image-309904\" alt=\"Conejo Construction business card design\" loading=\"lazy\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_798,h_600,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032375\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_798,h_600,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032375\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Conejo-Construction-business-card-design\/Conejo-Construction-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 896w, 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                          \n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__text\">\n                                    <p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Business card design by Jecakp for Conejo Construction via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"slider-nav slider-nav-prev\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"slider-nav slider-nav-next\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Color<\/strong>. Here\u2019s where a pre-existing brand color scheme comes in handy. To stay on-brand, choose text colors that go well with the background color of your card, which should also be a brand color. Similar colors may look nice together, but can be hard to read, so experiment with contrasts for legibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1364\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1364,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Two Hounds Trading Co. business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309917\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032397\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1364,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1234,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1063,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_893,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_722,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_552,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_381,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_211,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032397\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design\/Two-Hounds-Trading-Co.-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The golden rule for typography is to prioritize legibility over all else. It doesn\u2019t matter how artistic your font is if no one can read what it says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-finishes\"><strong>6. Consider special finishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re reaching the final stretch, it\u2019s time to start considering printers\u2014especially in terms of what they can offer. Certain printers offer special finishes that can go a long way in making a lasting impression. See if any of these \u201cspecial effects\u201d can benefit your business card design strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Embossing.<\/strong> This technique creates three-dimensional reliefs, making certain areas \u201cpop out.\u201d Like spot UV coating, you can use it to draw attention to specific aspects of your card, even words.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1564\" height=\"1158\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1564,h_1158,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Whissel Realty business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309918\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032405\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1564,h_1158,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1564w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1072,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_924,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_775,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_627,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_479,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_331,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_183,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032405\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design\/Whissel-Realty-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1564px) 100vw, 1564px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by sashadesigns for Whissel Realty via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letterpressing.<\/strong> Rather than raising the paper, letterpress printing pushes the paper down while inking it. The result is something like an engraving, typically with special ink to draw further attention. Especially useful for letters, giving your words a heightened gravitas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foil stamping.<\/strong> If you want something shiny and reflective, like tin foil, you can apply foil stamping to images or even just parts of images. This also works for accenting text if you\u2019ve chosen a bold enough typeface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spot UV coating.<\/strong> A lot of cards have a sleek varnish to create a sheen and smooth texture. Spot UV coating is the same thing, except it is only applied to certain areas. That means you can apply a gloss on only your logo, specific graphics, or even a word or phrase. Use it when you want to accent certain areas over others, but be mindful of how it affects the overall composition when only a portion is shiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper and finish.<\/strong> Choose from matte (modern, glare-free), gloss (colour pop), linen\/textured (tactile) or recycled (eco signal). Die-cuts help unique shapes stand out; just keep wallets in mind. Home printing is okay for quick tests, but professional printing gives you true-to-screen colour, cleaner edges and access to premium stocks\/finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-designer\"><strong>7. Pick a designer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"792\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_792,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Business card with index card look\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309919\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032411\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_792,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_716,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_617,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_518,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_419,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_320,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_221,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_122,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032411\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Business-card-with-index-card-look\/Business-card-with-index-card-look.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>This business card for Gary\u2019s tutoring looks like an index card. Business card design by green in blue via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want a stellar business card, it\u2019s a good idea to find a professional designer who can create the perfect card for you. You can look for a freelance designer through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VistaPrint\u2019s design service<\/a>, 99designs by Vista, to find a designer with the right style and experience. Make sure to check out their portfolio to see if they\u2019re a good fit for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the right person, try to communicate clearly what your business is all about and what style and vibe you are looking for, so your designer can turn your vision into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vp_toc_include\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-finalize-design\"><strong>8. Finalize your design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about how to design a business card, make sure to consider all types of business card design ideas before making your final choices. With all the elements in place and an accurate prediction of your final business card color choices and special finishes, you can reevaluate your design to make sure everything works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, examine the visual flow: How does your eye move when looking at the card? What do you notice first? Last? A good visual flow should start with the logo, then the name, and then the secondary information, finishing on any secondary images if they\u2019re there. You can always change and optimize the visual flow by changing an element\u2019s size and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also want to clear out as much clutter as you can. Is all the information necessary? The fewer the remaining elements, the more impact each makes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double-check to make sure you didn\u2019t fall into any common pitfalls. Is the text legible? Do your business card colors clash? Are any elements too close to the edge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finalized your business card design, you\u2019re ready to send it to print and start making memorable connections.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"953\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_953,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Murray\u2019s Beverage business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309920\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032416\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_953,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_862,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_743,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_624,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_505,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_385,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_266,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_147,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032416\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design\/Murrays-Beverage-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Murray\u2019s Beverage business card design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to have your designer send you the finished product as a vector file and a vector-based PDF. You want to use vector images in case you need to change the size, and PDFs are readable by practically every printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick checklist before you print<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name\/title\/company\/logo are clear and scannable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One primary contact method is easy to spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fonts \u2265 8pt; contrast passes the \u201carm\u2019s-length\u201d test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleed\/safe margins set correctly; nothing hugs the edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One printed, sample checked in daylight and indoor light<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-design-a-business-card-techniques\"><strong>Advanced techniques<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These eight steps are all you need to create a fully functional business card, but if you want to go the extra mile, consider these more advanced tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stand out with a clever idea.<\/strong> If your industry allows some whimsy, you can employ more experimental strategies to set yourself apart from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1168\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1168,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Saleular business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309921\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032424\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1168,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1057,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_911,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_765,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_619,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_473,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_327,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_181,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032424\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Saleular-business-card-design\/Saleular-business-card-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Saleular business card by ivdsgn via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clever business card idea could be something thematic, like Saleular\u2019s iPhone cards, or something more complex. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scented inks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplexing and triplexing (doubling or tripling the card\u2019s width to make it thicker)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using alternate materials (metal, plastic, rubber, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folded cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1290\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1290,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Remote Pilots business card design\" class=\"wp-post-168538 wp-image-309922\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1756032376\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1600,h_1290,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1167,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1006,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_844,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_522,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_361,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_199,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1756032376\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design\/Remote-Pilots-business-card-design.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Business card by design_C via 99designs by Vista.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That last trend we\u2019re seeing a lot of lately, and for good reason. There\u2019s a lot you can do with a see-through card, like Remote Pilot\u2019s mock pilot scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid borders.<\/strong> Borders may seem like a smart aesthetic choice to frame the content of your card\u2014and they are, in theory\u2014but the prevalence of cutting mistakes means borders do more harm than good. Cutting every single card perfectly in a bulk order is pretty much a fantasy, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s best to design with bleed and safety areas. With borders, tiny mistakes in cutting are exaggerated and bring down the whole design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save money on colors.<\/strong> If you\u2019re working on a budget, don\u2019t skimp on materials or quantity. You can cut out a chunk of your business card cost just by using only one or two colors. The more colors you add, the more the price goes up, and a smart designer will know how to make one or two colors look just as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Takeaway: A modern coat of arms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your card is more than just your contact information\u2014it\u2019s a representation of you and your brand. Some people are handed cards every day, so you need yours to stand out and paint you in a favorable light. Don\u2019t cut corners with designing your business card. Spend ample time coming up with the perfect design, and if you need help, find a skilled designer to turn your vision into a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Was this guide helpful? We\u2019d love to know\u2014and if you\u2019re ready to put these tips into practice, you can start designing your card with VistaPrint today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about designing business cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What information is essential when learning how to design a business card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Include your name, role, contact details and website or social handle.<\/strong> Keep the information simple, so the design stays clean and readable. There are slightly different recommendations based on industry. If you want to ensure you\u2019ve included all the right information, check out our resource on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-information-essentials\">what information to include on a business card<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I choose the right layout when designing a business card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a layout that matches your brand personality. Minimal designs work well for modern brands, while more decorative layouts suit creative or artistic businesses. If you\u2019re still deciding, our review of this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/business-card-trends\">business card trends<\/a> can help inspire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I use a photo on my business card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends. A headshot can help with networking if you\u2019re in a client-facing role, like real estate or law. Just keep the photo simple and on brand, so it doesn\u2019t distract from your key information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I make a business card stand out without overdesigning it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid overwhelming your design, <strong>use one strong element<\/strong> such as a bold color, textured paper or a unique finish. Pair it with simple typography, so your design stays balanced. 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