Business Card

[faisal]

I'm getting a business card printed for myself in one sided B&W format to keep the cost down...the following is one of the ideas I've got for the card design...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/card3.jpg

[Nickcanada]

I love it. simple and pleasing.

[Rhys]

It looks great... What if your clients can't speak English though or are English language cards the business in-thing in the UAE?

[SpecialK]

It looks good though I would not use the word "shots" in "Product Shots", but that's just me.

[GaryS]

Looks good to me: simple, atractive and pleasing.

Small changes:
- I would black out the text on the camera (Canon, model number etc)
- Remove the dashes before and after each line of "Events.... " The ones in-between the words are ok, but I don't like the leading/trailing ones.
- like SpecialK, I don't like the word 'shots'


I ordered some mini-cards from Moo.com, which came out great... But in the final revision of the cards that I ordered, I left off my email address!!! Doh!

[cdifoto]

I'd ditch the camera altogether. I think it's redundant. Plus it's a Rebel. Ick. :D

Once you get rid of the camera, you can center your name/logo and it'll look better.

I'd also align-right the contact info on the bottom right side so it's more balanced with the align-left address on the left.

JMHO.

[faisal]

It looks great... What if your clients can't speak English though or are English language cards the business in-thing in the UAE?

Well I can write it in Arabic also but that would mean two sided cards....plus English is used more here than Arabic.

I love it. simple and pleasing.

That's what I was aiming for.

It looks good though I would not use the word "shots" in "Product Shots", but that's just me.

"Products" only it is.....

Looks good to me: simple, atractive and pleasing.

Small changes:
- I would black out the text on the camera (Canon, model number etc)
- Remove the dashes before and after each line of "Events.... " The ones in-between the words are ok, but I don't like the leading/trailing ones.
- like SpecialK, I don't like the word 'shots'


I ordered some mini-cards from Moo.com, which came out great... But in the final revision of the cards that I ordered, I left off my email address!!! Doh!

I don't think the text is viewable when printed but I'll black it out anyway....The dashes might go completely...still need to decide on that....

I'd ditch the camera altogether. I think it's redundant. Plus it's a Rebel. Ick. :D

Once you get rid of the camera, you can center your name/logo and it'll look better.

I'd also align-right the contact info on the bottom right side so it's more balanced with the align-left address on the left.

JMHO.

Most people don't know the difference between a Xti and a 1Ds mark III so that's kinda irrelevant over here atleast...that's what I've noticed....

Without the camera it was looking a little to plain but I'm still playing around with the idea and might change it completely.....
The contact info on the right is aligned on to the right. It's just that I haven't put my phone number in it so makes it look centre aligned....

What do you people think of a portrait instead of a landscape oriented card...???

[cdifoto]

Most people don't know the difference between a Xti and a 1Ds mark III so that's kinda irrelevant over here atleast...that's what I've noticed....

I know, I was just diggin' at you a little. Hence the :D

Without the camera it was looking a little to plain but I'm still playing around with the idea and might change it completely.....

You wanna see plain? I'll show ya plain!

This is the front side of my card:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/cdifoto/gear/bizcardsimplefront.gif

Of course I have a back for contact:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/cdifoto/gear/bizcardsimpleback.gif

So yours will inherently have more on the front. I like simple though. It's clean. Plus I have no design skills whatsoever so it's a handy excuse.


The contact info on the right is aligned on to the right. It's just that I haven't put my phone number in it so makes it look centre aligned....

Ah yeah that makes sense.

What do you people think of a portrait instead of a landscape oriented card...???

I think portrait oriented cards are difficult to design well.

[Rhys]

Well I can write it in Arabic also but that would mean two sided cards....plus English is used more here than Arabic.

That floors me. I would have thought English would have been in the minority.

[faisal]

I'm keeping it one sided that's why this look...though I might drop the p.o.box details and only keep the W-E-P thing there...though I'd prefer a P-E-W....more like a M-E-W :p

Something like this...
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/card5.jpg

Also here's a link to my website...any C&C is welcome on that also
http://fkphoto.synthasite.com/

That floors me. I would have thought English would have been in the minority.

Some estimates/statistics over here state that in Dubai, there are only 10% locals...Though the number of Arabic speakers might be close to 20-25%. Dubai and also UAE as a whole has the local population as a minority. This is why UAE is one of the most diverse and open minded countries one might find. They have let people from all over the world to out number them and in some way unfortunately destroy the local culture but that's what globalisation is all about.

[cdifoto]

I like that one better fais.


P-E-W. :eek: :D

[Mark_48]

What do you people think of a portrait instead of a landscape oriented card...???

I used to keep my collected business cards in a business card file box. It was easy to find a particular card since most had the title at the top edge.

I'm now using a notebook format that has clear pages with pockets to insert multiple cards into.

Either of these methods don't lend itself to a portrait card format for ease of reading if stored like this.

I like your card design, it's straight forward, easy to read, and conveys all the information anyone would need.

[faisal]

I like that one better fais.


P-E-W. :eek: :D

Hmm....I might get it done two sided now cause I like your card style...two sided would open up lots of new designing opportunities for me...lets see how things work out...

you can also use W-E-T... :p :D

I used to keep my collected business cards in a business card file box. It was easy to find a particular card since most had the title at the top edge.

I'm now using a notebook format that has clear pages with pockets to insert multiple cards into.

Either of these methods don't lend itself to a portrait card format for ease of reading if stored like this.

I like your card design, it's straight forward, easy to read, and conveys all the information anyone would need.

hmm...portrait seems out of question then.....thanks!!!

[cdifoto]

Hmm....I might get it done two sided now cause I like your card style...two sided would open up lots of new designing opportunities for me...lets see how things work out...

Yah I use the same card for my custom url cards too. I just move the logo up a bit and put the url/statement below that.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/cdifoto/gear/bizcardsimplefrontproofs.gif

you can also use W-E-T... :p :D
Damn. Wish I thought of W-E-T before I had 1,000 of these suckers printed. :rolleyes: That's genius!

[24Peter]

faisal - the redesign looks great.

don - well, what can I say... yours are true genius :)

[talkingdog]

That floors me. I would have thought English would have been in the minority.

Only in the united states:confused:

[faisal]

a two side basic idea...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardfront.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardback.jpg

[cdifoto]

Now it looks better than mine. Ya bastard. :mad:

:D

[Rooz]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/card3.jpg

hate it.


Something like this...
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/400D/card5.jpg
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hate it.

a two side basic idea...

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardfront.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardback.jpg

love it.

personally i've always thought Don's cards were awesome due to their simplicity.

[toriaj]

looks great but I would remove the dash before Events and the one before Weddings. Also remove the underline on the front of the card. Otherwise it looks really good.

[faisal]

Now it looks better than mine. Ya bastard. :mad:

:D

hehe.... :p

hate it.



hate it.



love it.

personally i've always thought Don's cards were awesome due to their simplicity.

the third one it is.....

looks great but I would remove the dash before Events and the one before Weddings. Also remove the underline on the front of the card. Otherwise it looks really good.

the dash will go mostly...but the line is part of the logo so might keep it...dunno....anyone else who does not like the line???

[zmikers]

looks great but I would remove the dash before Events and the one before Weddings. Also remove the underline on the front of the card. Otherwise it looks really good.

I agree with removing the dashes, but I like the underline on the front. Just my 2 bits. And yes, IMHO the last one is definitely the best out of the bunch!

[faisal]

Final Edit....(decided on the two side..$68 for 500 cards)

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardfront-1.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardback-1.jpg

Brother told me to use M-E-W in order to increase the font so I decided to rip-off Cdiphotos business cards font colour idea... :p

[Lilchilichoco]

Hi Fais,

This looks absolutely stunning!! Congratulations on having your own business card!! Wish you luck loadz.




Take care

[zmikers]

Looks good to me. Definitely inspired me to think about my business card more.

[faisal]

Hi Fais,

This looks absolutely stunning!! Congratulations on having your own business card!! Wish you luck loadz.




Take care

Thanks Bella...long time no see???
Maybe I should post a card to you as you seem to have some friends in the news papers here... ;)

Looks good to me. Definitely inspired me to think about my business card more.

I've been asked a few times for a card so I need one...big time. Swapping cards is a must...IMO....
Also helps with looking professional...especially when you're shooting with a 400D... ;)

[Lilchilichoco]

Sure I will sweets, if you promise to design my business card for me, eh?;)

[faisal]

Sure I will sweets, if you promise to design my business card for me, eh?;)

no issues...give me the details and it will be done....I already have ideas for it....

[Rooz]

excellent. :)

[zmikers]

All joking aside, thought I should ask permission. Would you mind if I used your design as an inspiration for my card? It won't be exactly the same of course, but I like the style of yours.

[faisal]

All joking aside, thought I should ask permission. Would you mind if I used your design as an inspiration for my card? It won't be exactly the same of course, but I like the style of yours.

I'll give you a better offer....I'll let you use my idea (kinda copied from cdiphoto) if you let me also design a card for you...I'm jobless so I don't mind doing anything to let my creativity out...what say???

[zmikers]

I'll give you a better offer....I'll let you use my idea (kinda copied from cdiphoto) if you let me also design a card for you...I'm jobless so I don't mind doing anything to let my creativity out...what say???

Sounds great, but I still need to iron out a few details.....business name for starters:p but I will take you up on that offer my friend:)

[Margus]

Final Edit....(decided on the two side..$68 for 500 cards)

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardfront-1.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q121/faisal7/Test/cardback-1.jpg

Brother told me to use M-E-W in order to increase the font so I decided to rip-off Cdiphotos business cards font colour idea... :p

What about breaking the long lines on the card back? Like this: (I hope the attachment is visible here :) )

[michaelb]

faisal - I love the final edit - very nice; simple, yet eye-catching. I think I like Margus's suggestion for 3 lines on the back though.

[michaelb]

...Some estimates/statistics over here state that in Dubai, there are only 10% locals...Though the number of Arabic speakers might be close to 20-25%. Dubai and also UAE as a whole has the local population as a minority. This is why UAE is one of the most diverse and open minded countries one might find. They have let people from all over the world to out number them and in some way unfortunately destroy the local culture but that's what globalisation is all about.

Not surprising - the place is growing like mad. Even Michael Jackson lives there now, doesn't he? Now that's diversity :D

[faisal]

What about breaking the long lines on the card back? Like this: (I hope the attachment is visible here :) )

aaahhh...don't put more ideas in my head...it'll confuse me...plus I'm indifferent between you're idea and mine so I don't know anyways... :o

Thanks though....

[faisal]

Not surprising - the place is growing like mad. Even Michael Jackson lives there now, doesn't he? Now that's diversity :D

no he does not...he's buddies with a Bahrain sheikh I think so he's stays there sometimes...the place is growing like made...you'll find 30% of the worlds construction cranes here....I wish I could have showed you all the number of cranes that where there when they were building the airport...

faisal - I love the final edit - very nice; simple, yet eye-catching. I think I like Margus's suggestion for 3 lines on the back though.

Thanks....and I don't know about margus's edit..argh!!! I don't want to think....

[Margus]

aaahhh...don't put more ideas in my head...it'll confuse me...

Don't blame me - you started the thread! :D
And feel free to ignore all the suggestions, no offense taken :)

[faisal]

Don't blame me - you started the thread! :D
And feel free to ignore all the suggestions, no offense taken :)

hehehe....I know I did start the thread for suggestions but I'm tired and got a assignment tomorrow...I'm right now too tense about that... :(

Anyway thanks for your suggestion...possibly might take a bit out of it....maybe...still contemplating.... :)

[FLiPMaRC]

:cool: I like the last version faisal.

[faisal]

Sounds great, but I still need to iron out a few details.....business name for starters:p but I will take you up on that offer my friend:)

use your name like how I do it...anyway I've got an idea for you...just need a business name

[zmikers]

use your name like how I do it...anyway I've got an idea for you...just need a business name

I'm sort of going in the direction of children's portraits. I'm a teacher so I've already got quite a few clients waiting for me to get my business set up. I think for this sort of thing I'm going to need a clever business name.

Can you just use my name for now and plug in the new name later? That might be an idea. Just make up a template for me and I can hold on to it. Maybe just try "Zmikers Photography" Cheers mate. You're a star;) Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[faisal]

I'm sort of going in the direction of children's portraits. I'm a teacher so I've already got quite a few clients waiting for me to get my business set up. I think for this sort of thing I'm going to need a clever business name.

Can you just use my name for now and plug in the new name later? That might be an idea. Just make up a template for me and I can hold on to it. Maybe just try "Zmikers Photography" Cheers mate. You're a star;) Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

aaaaahhh...the idea I had was similar to mine but it so not for children photography.....or maybe it is...I don't know.....will do it once I'm done with my work...cheers... :)