{"id":231,"date":"2015-07-07T03:55:38","date_gmt":"2015-07-07T03:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2015-07-07T04:51:07","modified_gmt":"2015-07-07T04:51:07","slug":"list-of-top-business-card-design-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/list-of-top-business-card-design-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Top Business Card Design Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this digital age, people may think that business cards are already obsolete. After all, are business cards really needed when details can now be easily passed from one smart phone to another or sent through email?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is YES.<\/p>\n<p>Business cards are here to stay because these are not solely used for sharing information, but for branding as well. Nothing beats business cards in establishing first connections. These are tangible reminders that stay visible long after the phones have been placed in the pocket and after computers have shut down. Clients still depend on their collection of business cards when browsing for customers, partners, and leads. This is why you should take your business card design seriously. Whether you\u2019re a struggling start up, a young executive, or a rebranding business, here are some of the top design ideas for your business cards:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Classic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the straightforward executive who demands utmost simplicity, the classic business card design works best. No frills, no fuss, just immaculately printed fonts amidst a solid background. The classic design is the industry standard, and the most widely used template throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-263\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Classic.jpg\" alt=\"The Classic\" width=\"474\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Classic.jpg 474w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Classic-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: zazzle.com)<\/p>\n<p>This is a variation of the classic design, which still sticks to same principles, except that the colors are reversed. The effect makes the font look highlighted because of the dark background.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-264\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Classic-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Classic 2\" width=\"471\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Classic-2.jpg 471w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Classic-2-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: zazzle.com)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Professional <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the people who seek to raise the bar higher, the professional design reflects their personality. This business card design is all about making a big impression. Think of color combinations, shiny prints, silk, linen, and metallic business cards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-265\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional.jpg\" alt=\"The Professional\" width=\"470\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional.jpg 470w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: zazzle.com)<\/p>\n<p>This business card design also uses embossed, engraved, raised, and foil inks. Elegance, luxury, and sophistication are the key points in creating professional business cards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-266\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Professional  2\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: bpando.org)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-267\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Professional  3\" width=\"470\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: yelp.com)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-268\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Professional  4\" width=\"470\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Professional-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: humanprint)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Minimalist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to style, they say less is more. If you have a distinct taste for simplicity, yet still want to give your business card an edge over the standard designs, then you may settle for the minimalist business cards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-269\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist.jpg\" alt=\"The Minimalist\" width=\"470\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist.jpg 600w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: theneodesign.com)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a minimalist business card design, you will notice that the office address is often excluded from the printed information. Only the name, contact number, website and email address are mentioned on the card. Sometimes, the logo is printed on the back, which differentiates the card when mixed among others.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Minimalist 2\" width=\"470\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-2-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: designrfix.com)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-271\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Minimalist 3\" width=\"418\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-3.jpg 418w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Minimalist-3-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: 1stwebdesigner.com)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Realist<\/strong><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We may call this a realist business card design because each card generally speaks for itself. With the use of high resolution photos, these cards instantly convey what its business is all about. With the realist design, what you see is what you will really get.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-282\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist.jpg\" alt=\"The Realist\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist.jpg 580w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: thedesignerwall.com)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-279\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Realist (2)\" width=\"470\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-2.jpg 580w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-2-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: thedesignerwall.com)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-280\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Realist 3\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-3.jpg 580w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: thedesignerwall.com)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-281\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Realist 4\" width=\"470\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-4.jpg 580w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Realist-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: thedesignerwall.com)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Innovative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, there are people who like to add a unique touch to the common business card, making it more interesting and appealing. These innovative business card designs range from witty to unconventional, without going overboard.<\/p>\n<p>This one includes a QR code, which further supplies information:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-278\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Innovative.jpg\" alt=\"The Innovative\" width=\"470\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Innovative.jpg 780w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Innovative-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: businesscardjournal.com)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While this one implies potential financial growth:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-277\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Innovative-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Innovative 2\" width=\"470\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Innovative-2.jpg 605w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Innovative-2-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: boredpanda.com)<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a miniature frame from a frame manufacturer from Moldova:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-275\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniature.jpg\" alt=\"miniature\" width=\"625\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniature.jpg 625w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/miniature-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: adsoftheworld.com)<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the perforation on the middle portion of this card suggests that it can be split into two, a clever business card for a divorce lawyer:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-276\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/split.jpg\" alt=\"split\" width=\"470\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/split.jpg 605w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/split-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: boredpanda.com)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And a few more creative examples that leave an impressive impact on their brands:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-274\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative.jpg\" alt=\"creative\" width=\"470\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative.jpg 600w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: webdesignerwall.com)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-272\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-2.jpg\" alt=\"creative 2\" width=\"470\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: mashable.com)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-273\" src=\"http:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-3.jpg\" alt=\"creative 3\" width=\"470\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-3.jpg 605w, https:\/\/onlineprinting.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative-3-300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(source: mashable.com)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To conclude, you should treat your business cards as another way to capture your customer\u2019s attention. Just like the one in the last photo, your business cards are like seeds that you plant in another backyard. Let it grow future clients by leaving a good impression. Let these examples help you create the suitable business card that reflects your goals and vision. Need a business card today? Come over to onlineprinting.com.au and let us discuss your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this digital age, people may think that business cards are already obsolete. After all, are business cards really needed when details can now be easily passed from one smart phone to another or sent through email? The answer is YES. 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