subject: Create An Effective Business Card [print this page] A business card is an effective means of presenting your corporation to the prospective customers. A professional card should be the one that is uncomplicated, legible and original. The way a card is fashioned reflects the professionalism of a company. Therefore, a professional card should be designed in such a manner so that they appear distinct and inimitable. A well-designed card reflects the personality, philosophy and core values of an organization.
The shape and size of a card matters a lot. The size and shape should be portable and handy so that it becomes easy to handle. One can give such a size to a card so that it can be adjusted in a card-holder or pocket or it becomes handy. Choose a color scheme, fonts and graphics that reflect your company in an attractive manner. The color or the shade of a card should convey the essence of your business. For instance, if you are designing a card for an IT software company you can choose to have pearl or creamy white color as the background color. You can also pick the color of the fonts from the color of your company logo. This gives a harmonious effect to the overall design of the card. Make the font size and type as simple as possible. A simple design can make a professional card appear attractive and visually striking. This also makes the text appear legible or readable. Always update the contact details so that a potential customer can get in touch with you at the right address and contact number with ease and convenience. The address or contact details are mainly mentioned in small font sizes. However, they should appear comprehensible, lucid and clear to a reader. It is ideal to get the company logo printed on a professional card. The logo carries business identity of an organization and unfolds the mission, values and philosophy of an enterprise. It also leaves an impression of the originality of your corporation. Last but not the least, the text, colors and graphics (if necessary) should be amalgamated in such a way so that make an impressive presentation of a corporation.
