I really enjoyed experimenting with simple layout, colour and type and will continue to develop something that really nails who I am as a designer. I will also replace the blog address with my own website details when I get one up and running.
I found some interesting business card designs to give me ideas as to how far you can actually push the boundaries of what a business card actually is:
Double sided
Textured/3D design
Comparing two to identify my style:
I really like this design above, as not only is it relevant as a graphic designer, it is also created in a simple, elegant style that is typography driven with reversed out text on a dark background - all of which I am drawn to when I have been trying to reflect myself onto a business card. Adding a simple pattern and flow of one other colour through it makes it appear dynamic, professional and full of quality.
However I do not like this design above at all. The use of two colours mirrorred and reversed out could ideally work, but here in my opinion it comes across as cheap and unprofessional. A business card wants to draw you in and be noticeable for the client or company to remember you, but this is much too in-your-face and garishly pink for my liking.
Difference in photographers business cards:
Interesting that two out of the three have gone for the layout of typography to be their top priority, when in fact there profession is dealing with imagery.
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