New Business Card
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- boeser0
I mostly agree with the remarks made before. The front is fine I'd make the logo a bit smaller though.
The back needs more work. The less is more remark is well founded in this case. I'd loose the blue background, the lines, the underscores and the list of things you do. I think graphic design and multimedia specialist tell enough. I would add an address.
You probably could safe some money by not using the blue on the back.
good luck
- ********0
don't spend a lot of money on this...
- freshmode0
I have to be honest.
Don't waste your money on that card.
It is pretty bad and gives off the feel of the following.
It looks like it's from the 80's. But not the trendy 80's like everyone likes, the bad 80's.
Start over. I can't say I would keep anything.
Sorry, not to be rude. I just can't say anything good about this card.
goodluck.
- BonSeff0
lose the little face in the D.
it doesnt say pro designer
the color and type is way stodgy
- ********0
actually this card is totally brand consistent with your portfolio site.
- ********0
Gotta agree with everyone and say that you need something more professionnal. I like the colours but you could save lots of money buy not using metallic ink. Rework your type, drop the lines and watermark and maybe try different variations without the blue bar in the back.
- ribit0
Have you studied design?
- unknown0
Knows computers.
try finding a nicely done card, nothing too original and then copy it. What is that on the back? looks like an index card, or a something you fill out so your organs get donated.
- kimwood0
Honestly, your business card looks awful. The main problem is the typography. I guess the easiest way to fix it would be to copy something good as suggested, however "good" is an entirely subjective concept. However Jan T. would not approve of your design.
- Blueman0
FIRST OF ALL... you guys are fucken!! harsh.
now that that's out.. here are 4 redesigns
- Iconolove0
Not harsh really, just honest.
If you want fellow designers to give you an opinion, and especially on here. you have to do it open minded.
plus, if you don't want your work evaluated don't post it.
- Blueman0
ok.. fair enough.. sorry for my comment..
moving on. which if any?
p.s why would i want to copy non original designs. I want my card to be a little different than most.
- ********0
Thats better Paul. Try to do 20 more. It might be boring, but reworking your idea and changing the layout is very helpful and can bring really nice changes. Play with the type and take all advice as constructive criticism.
- Iconolove0
another thing, maybe put something on there that you are known for. like the blue block guy, put him on the card, then the info to the side.
it would be simple, and its got your identity on there.
- ********0
try different alignements. Left, Right. Drop down your type a few points.
- Blueman0
ok.. but do any of the following designs work?
It's funny that you guys are talking about my blue blocky man. I will leave that for the site but My new logo is staying.
I had my blue guy on my old card and i didn't like it.. lol... but i do want to keep the card nice and clean and i can see what you guys are talking about..
the only thing that i don't get is how you guys always talk about the type and working the type.. what do you mean work the type work on the type. Is it too small too big. too round not round enough.. I can use a little help with type.
Thanks
- Triss0
Don’t worry Blueman, half the newstoday crowd don’t even know what Pantone 280 is. Yeah you.
- monkeyshine0
First off, my intent is not to be harsh but to help. Having said that...
You are advertising yourself as a graphic designer but I see nothing on your card that shows a keen understanding of design. Having all text center-aligned is not only very boring and dated looking, but also makes my eye shift all over the place.
I suggest you go to a bookstore and study a book on identity design. Find cards that especially appeal to you and try to deconstruct what about the design makes it work.
Questions that come to mind: why use a blue bar in your design? Your name is Blue Man Design...that name is ripe with clever design solutions. An example: Stefan Sagmeister had to design a label for a jean company named Blue.
Well, the obvious solution would be to use the color blue...so, he stepped back from the obvious and came up with a very unique and clever solution to that problem.
You'll have to look him up at the bookstore or library to find what he did because I think before you sit down and continue working on your card, you need to go do some more research.
Good luck.
- ********0
Blueman, did you study design? In many design courses (maybe all of them), there are typography classes where you learn the basics in typography and advanced stuff.
By working on the type, I mean play with the basic type stuff like different type points, leading, tracking, widness, etc. to create a more "professional" look and not just write and place stuff, you know?