The first step is to know what you would like to include in your Namecard, it's arguably the most fun stage of coming up with your own Business card.
Decide on a Logo
Whether you have a small business or you’re a freelance entrepreneur, you likely have some kind of Logo associated with your business dealings. Presenting this image on the card is a great way to create a brand identity.
Ideally, your logo shouldn’t be too complicated. Something simple and memorable will be more effective than an overly colourful and intense graphic.
Choose the Information You Want To Include
Your logo is an important part of your business card, but what other information should you include? Here is a list of must-haves you’ll want to include, no matter your business or industry you're in:
-Name: Use your name with your surname, and avoid quirky nicknames that don’t come off as professional.
-Company name: People need to know where you work! Include the full name of the company.
-Job title: Likewise, people need to know what it is you do.
-Contact info: This may include your phone number, email, address, social media accounts, and website, depending on how you prefer people to reach out.
Once you have all of these necessities, there are a few additional items that might look good if you have some more space on the card.
-QR code: This is a popular way to share more information about your business. Users just have to scan the code on their phones to be directed to your web content.
-Slogan: A catchy phrase or motto can help add some personalization to your card.
-Headshot: In some industries, such as real estate, having a headshot is really important for identifying.
Pick Your Business Card Size
In Singapore, the standard business card size is 90x54mm. This is likely what you’ll want to stick with for your first name card, as this will be pocket/wallet-friendly as well as easier for people to keep.
Pick a Color Scheme
For fun and lighthearted business, such as a bakery or pet-sitting service, choose brighter colors. For something more serious and professional, such as a law firm or accountant, go with dark and neutral colors. You’ll likely be printing on a white or cream business card, so avoid pale colors that would be hard to see.
Pick a Font
As for the font, you’ll want something that’s easy to read and not too cramped. Avoid cursive scrawls, block letters, or decorative fonts, as these can be hard to decipher at a quick glance. And try to use at least a 7-8pt. font so everything is read-able.
If you get stuck during this step, your best bet is to just rely on a premade palette or template from a design app such as Canva. Or, you can also drop us a message for Graphic design services.
Choose your Paper
Having professional "touch" paper for your business cards is crucial. The standard thickness of a business card is 260gsm. We would recommend 310gsm Artcard if your budget allows you to go for a little more professional.
The finish of the card is also an important consideration. Glossy surfaces can look great with more colorful cards, but matt can look better if you have a more text-based variant.
Print the Cards
Creating your business cards takes a little work, but the results can be extremely rewarding. Let us help you in fulfilling your Dream Business cards!
Printing in High Quality
As for professional printers like us, we create artwork at a certain standard which allows us to utilize the resolution for a much higher quality print, than that of the monitor, you need to use high-resolution images to make sure they come out well on printed cards. Try to use the largest possible image so the print quality will not degrade or mismatch. Also, try to use vector images whenever possible. For raster images, at least 300 dpi resolution is recommended.
Last but not least, do ensure there is adequate space in between text and graphic content: cramming text can make your name card difficult to read as well as keeping gaps from the edge of the card is important not getting content cutting off.
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