My Business Cards

Hi Tyler,

I really like the concept, the color and logo areas.

I just really want to see the colors line up (black and white) So maybe on the back if you downsized all the words. Then sorta center aligned it so all the black words starting letters were aligned it would be neat.

or left align all the words?

right now the white words read: graphic web photo ad

Why not have it read: ad photo web graphic? or: web graphic ad photo?

Right now the word "advertising" looks like it is in a smaller type just to fit it in.

Another bit to consider is that in your symbol you have the white block bigger and the black block smaller. I see you applied that smaller (thinner) type idea to only some of the black words..why not the rest for overall consistency?

One last bit is to maybe adjust the white space to the left and right (on the backs overall placement), to be consistent with the white space created between the colored blocks?

Looks pretty nice!

I really do like the start of this, a lot! However I think there might be a little too much going on. i think you might need to work on hierarchy of the elements a little bit. One way off the top of my head that might alleviate some of the busyness is to keep the words all white or all black. Too many things seem to be clambering for my attention. All that said, I think this is a very refreshing and creative design that could very well work for you. Keep it up, you'll come up with something.

I love it. It looks like a subway map almost.

You may have a slight problem if you use a cheap printer since the cutting needs to be exact on the front of your card.

I would like to see you play with the colours - they are ok but I think you should look at more options. Try Adobe's Kuler website.

I also agree that you shouldn't break up the words with the white and black. I see where you started - with Graphic and Web but you forced it onto poor Photography and Advertising! Keep them all white. It won't kill you to throw in a space between Graphic and Design, Web and Design and Tyler and Cooper.

The DFIRM.com also irks me - just keep it the same weight and size of the rest of the contact info type.

I still love it.

I think that they are very cool!

i think you chose some really solid colors, and the form and typography is nice.

I don't really like the part black part white, its not working for me. it obviously works with graphic and web design, but carrying it over to the information on the front doesnt work for me.

I understand it's matching the logo typography/color, but i wonder what it would look like if the colors related to their bands a bit more.

the colors are beautiful, very vibrant and rich but not abusive to the eye.

matte is a nice choice, very sleek and will look great with the solid colors in the ribbon/bands

I don't think this design is rubbing me the right way (my opinion. There is a bit too much colors and the layout needs some tuning.

I don't mean to be harsh. I know you probably put some hours into the design but I think this calls for you to go back to the drawing board. Whip out a couple drafts and let concept feedback share their thoughts. Good luck.

I like the ribbons colors, and I really like the back of the card, and that ribbon treatment.

On the front though, I might try simplifying it a little. What I'd try, would be keeping the ribbon treatment with "THE DESIGN FIRM", but move it more to the top of the card. Then beneath it, I'd list your name, number, web (on their own, NOT on a ribbon). That would also let you do the two color effect on them with black and that red.

If that idea leaves too much white, perhaps you could have the four ribbons cutting across a corner.

Card is really cool. Colors stand out and text is very engaging. Feels almost gift wrapped. Keep up the hard work.

much of the comments have already been said so i won't repeat. whether you agree with them is up to you (as some comments seem conflicting).

i think you need to look at this in a more whole-listic approach. you've got your business cards which have this theme of colorful ribbons taking up the majority of the card, whereas your website seems much more simplistic. if your first contact is the card then the site needs to match the vibrancy and "in your face" look of the card. if it's the website, then the card needs to match the simplicity of the design on the site (perhaps have solid colored cards that match the primary colors you're working with).

Yet, I think there are better tones of green and red which you can use in your design. The tones of gray and blue make a wonderful harmony, while green and red distract this harmony.

Not to restate what was already said, and I won't, so take heed to the earlier post, and with the little tweaks they'll be even better than they already are. Nice work.

Hot.

Ignore everyone and listen to me. Don't change anything.

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Great job.

I like the card immensely. its good. one tiny issue that bugs me is the .com text. its very thing and a bit close to the DFIRM.

Also when u get this printed, it would be really cool if u could make printed on a matted paper, then only gloss over the color portions

I really like it a lot...but I think that GraphicDesign, WebDesign etc could be better all in white...

Anyway, great work!

is that I've seen this done quite a bit lately...mostly on websites.

I will say, though, that this is vibrant and eye-catching...I have a feeling potential clients will find this engaging.

I like the colours, the boldness and the heavy font weight.

Think it might look a little more like an on-screen solution rather than a printed one. Always think printed material should try and avoid too much drop shadow and gradient action !

Also, no email address on your cards?

Think your site could do with a little injection of your cards treatment as there isn't enough to bind them together.

Very busy cards - Nothing that will make me remember the name or the brand.

You've chosen some great colours and your choice of font is pretty solid. There's a lot going on here, however. Try to analyze the most important features of your design, down to every visual element you've added.

I would start by thinking about those drop-shadows. Are they necessary? Do they delineate forms from each other in a way that complements your text, or do they actually distract from your content? In this case, I suspect they distract more than clarify.

The spacing between the ribbons: Would more whitespace let your design breath more?

Margins: Would wider margins emphasize your content more, or would it make it less readable? This is a question that only you can answer (at least until you post a new mockup on this site ;)

Alternating black/white texts: Its very apparent that you are going for a black/white juxtaposed theme for this design. What does that really have to do with the overall concept of this design? In the end, I believe it may end up harming readability. You have some strong colors here, and I think the black/white actually detracts from your piece. I would strongly suggest reconsidering these choices.

Anyway, I hope this points you in the right direction/gives you something to chew on.

Nice Design and the color combination

Love the colors and the clean modern lines. I would keep this card at the top of my stack.

you can check the website colourlovers to find some cool color combination.

I really like this concept and you've done it really well, but have you tried with a dark background? I believe that would highlight the colours more!

If I were you I would not center align the big words on the front side.

i like the colors and the short "graphic", "web".. but i think it is very busy with so many different shades and colors.. i think if you lose the shades and remove this 3d effect it would look much simpler and to the point.

Looks awesome. I'd have a small issue with the contrast though with the background colours and the foreground contact details. It seems to distract a little. Still love it though.

I think I would have made the web-site a bit more like the card. I really like the business card, especially the backside. I like the way you use the format.

But I wish the lines would be more visual on the web so it gets more connected to eachother.

but I really like the design. keep up the good work

The design is great, but I think it needs a bit more simplicity. At the moment there are many lines running across. I think the words "tyler cooper" and the subsequent information could be placed on the white background without the colourful stripes. That way the main logo would stand out more.

Love it. It screams "look at me now" and threatens to jump out of my business card rolodex to slap me in the face.. which is probably the vibe you wish to project.

Not sure about the varied heights/weights in the website address. Thin font on 'FIRM' and small ".com". I'd like to see that a consistent height/wieght like all the other contact text. Also, no email address? Either you're very bold or I am very behind the times.

Also, I wonder what the front would look like flipped upside-down with company name on top and contact info below.. perhaps it would take away from the unpredictability of this design.

I like octavio's suggestion.. spot UV printing on the ribbons and matte the rest. Oh yah!

Many color bussiness card

Great design. Love the way you have stripes set up. Colors work very well together.

that your business cards are so much cooler than your website...

Love the cards...awesome

The font is a little too thin. I would add more weight to the font. Other than that - great job, I really like it! You should change your website to have the same color theme as your logo.

Like the overall card. It has a strong visual presence.

I don't think you need every line of text to be half black half white. (especially awkward on the "Advertising" line. and on the Phone Number line) It does look good for "The Design Firm" and I would keep that like it is.

Recycled logo is tastefully done.