IdN 28.4 – Identity & Business Card Design

IdN caters for digital content creators and those who dig the Image. Gathering an impressive following from all corners of the globe, the mag has been heralded as the essential resource or those working or studying within the world of design, and it’s not hard to see why. The newest releases in design technology make this a valuable destination for your software, media and design needs.

In this issue:

Hello, Nice to Meet You!

“Hello, nice to meet you — and here is my card…” We have nearly all said this and proffered said card hundreds of times. No matter your occupation, a business card can be a huge plus. So it is worth spending some time and money on, even paying a professional to do it if you are not yourself a designer.

A good business card should contain all the relevant information about you in a business context: name, working title and company, contact details. The aim is to make sure that the receiver can get in touch with you when they need to. There is a standard size for these pieces of cardboard (90 x 54mm) and it is best to stick to it so that it fits neatly into your card-holder (oversized cards usually end up in the waste-paper basket).