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Boggs · October 3rd, 2011, 05:58 PM

What are your thoughts on my new business card design? I am told that on cards, less is more. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance...

Bones · October 3rd, 2011, 06:00 PM

I DO NOT like the font. Otherwise, it's pretty good.

jimd · October 3rd, 2011, 06:01 PM

My thoughts exactly Bones. The font is too hard to read. Keep it simple.

I usually don't like photograph type cards, but in this case it really highlights your work.

BigDaddyLH · October 3rd, 2011, 06:02 PM

Needs Helvetica.

Vic Vega · October 3rd, 2011, 06:03 PM

Yeah, you know, I like clear easy to read font for typeface. Like Arial. It's simple, yes. But you can read it easily. Get them with the graphics amd make sure they can read the important details.

LeroyBlues · October 3rd, 2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyLH

Needs Helvetica.

+1

ScottJPatrick · October 3rd, 2011, 06:07 PM

Don't like the font either and the letters will be a bit small on a business sized card, great way of getting a cheap advert on the net though so well done on that one!

jazztele · October 3rd, 2011, 06:07 PM

To pile on, I hate the font.

I like the design...clean and simple. Put something hip and sans-serif on there and you'll be alright.

I'd use the same font on the headstock...I like the "open" R's and B's.

6stringelectric · October 3rd, 2011, 06:12 PM

At first, I was going to disagree and say the font looked OK to me - but then, I shrunk the pic down to the size of a standard business card, and yes it does become hard to read.

So, I'll go along with the crowd (just this once

) and say the pic and overall design looks great, but it needs a better font.

Boggs · October 3rd, 2011, 06:21 PM

That's why I asked. It's pretty universal on the font. I am also surprised how many don't like photo cards... I wasn't going for cheap advertising. I am not a graphic artist and marketing was not my major, obviously... Now that I have the info I need to work with, the mods may certainly feel free to delete this thread and I will come back when I re-do it if y'all don't mind... I appreciate the honest feedback!

tap4154 · October 3rd, 2011, 06:24 PM

Font sucks but a very clever way to get free advertising on TDPRI

I just made some new cards on the PrintsMadeEasy website. Really nice site with all kinds of templates and backgrounds to build your own, and the shipping was FAST. I paid the cheapest shipping, and they came in 2 days anyway (was expecting over a week).

I didn't use any photos, made more of a traditional card, but in your case it's probably a good idea.

MikeMurray · October 3rd, 2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeroyBlues

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyLH

Needs Helvetica.

+1

Another +1

The text also needs to be bigger. Print a couple on some plain paper to see how it reads. Also, if readability is an issue, you can add a VERY light/soft shadow to the text, helps lift the text from the image slightly.

telleutelleme · October 3rd, 2011, 06:46 PM

Too many places to look for information. Font is wrong. Move the guitar up or down and place the textual info in the open spot together. JMO.

sir humphrey · October 3rd, 2011, 06:49 PM

Font - yup. Helvetica - yup. Helvetica Black if you want to keep the masculinity.

I want to email you about your guitars and check out what you do, your business card doesn't let me. Your name would be cool too.

Otherwise fine, it's a business card. If it says what you do, who you are, how I can find out more about what you do, and how I can get in touch with you if I want to buy your stuff it's done it's job.

Source: Me - I run a marketing and design agency

Post Toastie · October 3rd, 2011, 06:52 PM

I would make the cut strings outside the tuner bend down.The way you have them will kill a Gig Bag in no time.

OtherTom · October 3rd, 2011, 07:07 PM

Put a QR code on the back. That way people can scan you name, number, and website right into their phone.

Boggs · October 3rd, 2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtherTom

Put a QR code on the back. That way people can scan you name, number, and website right into their phone.

Cool idea although I am technically challenged. How does one get that? I can print on the back of these...
Thanks. I have received feedback from another forum and they universally HATE the font. I was also surprised how few people have seen (or liked) photo cards although they did seem to like this one.

Here are a couple of revisions I did... See what you think...

tap4154 · October 3rd, 2011, 07:46 PM

MUCH better. I like the top one.

Lots of folks around here have photo cards. I almost did one, but decided to keep it a similar color and style as my old one for continuity. Just used a nicer font and added some info.

Mjark · October 3rd, 2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boggs

Cool idea although I am technically challenged. How does one get that? I can print on the back of these...
Thanks. I have received feedback from another forum and they universally HATE the font. I was also surprised how few people have seen (or liked) photo cards although they did seem to like this one.

Here are a couple of revisions I did... See what you think...

Much better

Bones · October 3rd, 2011, 07:51 PM

It's better, I do like the idea that someone mentioned about putting your name above the phone number, gives it a more personal feel.

October 3rd, 2011, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boggs Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 118	Opinions requested on my new business card design... What are your thoughts on my new business card design? I am told that on cards, less is more. Thoughts? Thanks in advance...

October 3rd, 2011, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigDaddyLH Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canuckistan Age: 52 Posts: 13,798	Needs Helvetica. __________________ “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” -- Charles Bukowski

October 3rd, 2011, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
jazztele Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chicago Age: 33 Posts: 8,218 22 Photos	To pile on, I hate the font. I like the design...clean and simple. Put something hip and sans-serif on there and you'll be alright. I'd use the same font on the headstock...I like the "open" R's and B's. __________________ Jeff Matz, Jazz Guitar: http://www.jeffmatzguitar.com

October 3rd, 2011, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
6stringelectric Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 380 5 Photos	At first, I was going to disagree and say the font looked OK to me - but then, I shrunk the pic down to the size of a standard business card, and yes it does become hard to read. So, I'll go along with the crowd (just this once ) and say the pic and overall design looks great, but it needs a better font. __________________ Curt The Lone Ranger and Tonto were ridin' down the line Fixin' everybody's troubles - Everybody's 'cept mine Someone must have told them I was doin' fine...

October 3rd, 2011, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
telleutelleme Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Age: 65 Posts: 9,280	Too many places to look for information. Font is wrong. Move the guitar up or down and place the textual info in the open spot together. JMO. __________________ "Blues is a natural fact, is something that a fellow lives. If you don't live it you don't have it. Young people have forgotten to cry the blues. Now they talk and get lawyers and things. " - Big Bill Broonzy

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October 3rd, 2011, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bones Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Luddite Island, NY Posts: 11,505 1 Photos	I DO NOT like the font. Otherwise, it's pretty good.

October 3rd, 2011, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
jimd Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 46 Posts: 2,308	My thoughts exactly Bones. The font is too hard to read. Keep it simple. I usually don't like photograph type cards, but in this case it really highlights your work.

October 3rd, 2011, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vic Vega TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Idaho Age: 52 Posts: 62	Yeah, you know, I like clear easy to read font for typeface. Like Arial. It's simple, yes. But you can read it easily. Get them with the graphics amd make sure they can read the important details.

October 3rd, 2011, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScottJPatrick Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2011 Location: Scotland Age: 52 Posts: 485	Don't like the font either and the letters will be a bit small on a business sized card, great way of getting a cheap advert on the net though so well done on that one!

October 3rd, 2011, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Boggs Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 118	That's why I asked. It's pretty universal on the font. I am also surprised how many don't like photo cards... I wasn't going for cheap advertising. I am not a graphic artist and marketing was not my major, obviously... Now that I have the info I need to work with, the mods may certainly feel free to delete this thread and I will come back when I re-do it if y'all don't mind... I appreciate the honest feedback!

October 3rd, 2011, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
tap4154 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,074	Font sucks but a very clever way to get free advertising on TDPRI I just made some new cards on the PrintsMadeEasy website. Really nice site with all kinds of templates and backgrounds to build your own, and the shipping was FAST. I paid the cheapest shipping, and they came in 2 days anyway (was expecting over a week). I didn't use any photos, made more of a traditional card, but in your case it's probably a good idea.

October 3rd, 2011, 06:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
sir humphrey Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,659	Font - yup. Helvetica - yup. Helvetica Black if you want to keep the masculinity. I want to email you about your guitars and check out what you do, your business card doesn't let me. Your name would be cool too. Otherwise fine, it's a business card. If it says what you do, who you are, how I can find out more about what you do, and how I can get in touch with you if I want to buy your stuff it's done it's job. Source: Me - I run a marketing and design agency

October 3rd, 2011, 06:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Post Toastie Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 58 Posts: 6,791	I would make the cut strings outside the tuner bend down.The way you have them will kill a Gig Bag in no time. __________________ I don't need no I.D.,I know who I am,I'm Tommy Bolin!

October 3rd, 2011, 07:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
OtherTom Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: State College PA Age: 55 Posts: 1,022	Put a QR code on the back. That way people can scan you name, number, and website right into their phone.

October 3rd, 2011, 07:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
tap4154 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,074	MUCH better. I like the top one. Lots of folks around here have photo cards. I almost did one, but decided to keep it a similar color and style as my old one for continuity. Just used a nicer font and added some info.

October 3rd, 2011, 07:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bones Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Luddite Island, NY Posts: 11,505 1 Photos	It's better, I do like the idea that someone mentioned about putting your name above the phone number, gives it a more personal feel.

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