New Business Cards

[PBComputer]

Hello

Has anyone got any thoughts on these business cards, (just sent from my designer)

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Paul

 

[TopLevelComp]

Not bad, but simple. Have him/her do something that'll liven it up.

 

[PBComputer]

Just a comment a client said they find it hard to read the green with white text, does anyone else see this a problem.

 

[TopLevelComp]

Just a comment a client said they find it hard to read the green with white text, does anyone else see this a problem.

Not really, but if someone had bad vision or something, I could see that.

 

[4ycr]

Just a comment a client said they find it hard to read the green with white text, does anyone else see this a problem.

not at the size on screen but at business card some people might

 

[mjbasford]

Just a comment a client said they find it hard to read the green with white text, does anyone else see this a problem.

if you are targeting (or want to) older people, then the green and white is a no go. I studied somewhat about aging and its effects a little bit once upon a time (limited) and can recall something about bright colors on white being too close together in the optical range or whatnot, and they start blurring early. Use dark on the white (even dark green) would be my opinion. Like i said, it was a basic class and i dont remember much, but the green and white there is ringing some bell in my head.

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[xxsilk109xx]

just a suggestion. but I would maybe change the font up a little bit and change the colors around.

Please dont take this the wrong way, it is only meant to be constructive. I doesnt pop out at me, and it doesnt feel very professional. Seems very bubbly. I agree with the comments about colors above being to close together. I would maybe pick some more "serious" colors that make it feel professional.

Hope that helps, I would ask the designer to be a little more creative. Is your logo the computer with the curves in the background?

 

[RichmondTech]

Looks nice. Might want to print out a sample and see if the font size is too small. That's one of the first things I noticed when I started handing out cards to my clients. Make the info big!

 

[RedFoxComp]

Print out some colour samples for people to critique. Are you paying for a non-standard card size?, because that length/width ratio is definitely not going to fit a standard 2" x 3.5" business card.

Honestly, It's ok. I like that it's simple (elegant) but it doesn't have good flow and the font used is not great.

What about something like this?

 

[PBComputer]

Just an update, emailed the designer today to inform her of the changes. re the colors and text size. i will update when the new design is sent over.

@xxsilk109xx not going to take the feedback the wrong way, thats why i asked, I was looking for other peoples views.

The new card just sent to me

 

[RichmondTech]

Print out some colour samples for people to critique. Are you paying for a non-standard card size?, because that length/width ratio is definitely not going to fit a standard 2" x 3.5" business card.

Honestly, It's ok. I like that it's simple (elegant) but it doesn't have good flow and the font used is not great.

What about something like this?

I like this revision. The logo is smaller and pushed into the corner, but is still visible allowing the font size to increase.

 

[RedFoxComp]

Just an update, emailed the designer today to inform her of the changes. re the colors and text size. i will update when the new design is sent over.

@xxsilk109xx not going to take the feedback the wrong way, thats why i asked, I was looking for other peoples views.

The new card just sent to me

Flat out, Get a new designer. The proximity of your e-mail address to your logo is inexcusable and speaks volumes. The sizing and proportions are a mess. My guess is they are designing this for standard business card size with the wrong dimensions; probably in photoshop (should be illustrator) at a resolution that will degrade final print quality.

If you are getting this for free and price is the biggest issue then ok, but this is not someone that should be paid for design work.

 

[Tony_Scarpelli]

Over 1500 small companies consulted in the decades as a consultant and one thing never changes. Designers are so in love with their own work they forget the cardinal rule of advertising. Readability.

The font of your name and your phone number is Perfect. Don't change that.

The colors are not particularly grabbing but then that could be a local cultural thing. I can't say. I'm 55 maybe its just my eyes.

The name of your company is hard to read and you almost have to turn the card to read it.

IMO- Bad idea.

Your company name should be straight as an arrow just like your name and phone number. You can keep the round thing but move the Name someplace it can be easily read.