\nThere is ample variety in card stock, so don’t immediately default to the bargain version or standard stock. Branching out to different card stock can have a positive impact on how someone interacts with your business card. Avoid making a blind decision and order paper samples from major card printers. These are often free and can give you a good sampling of what you can expect.\n \nReal estate is limited on your average card, so business cards tend to be smaller in print. But know your limits before using too small of a font. You don’t want to go too far with it because not all fonts are meant for small type and may bleed during printing.\n \nThe hairline font you are using may look great on a screen, but how does it look printed at 9 pt? Watch your font weights and test print them before ordering your cards from the printer.\n \nRestrict your content and design elements, this will help avoid cluttering and over complication. Your card should communicate its message efficiently, so be succinct with your design.\n \nThere are conventions for a reason, and sometimes it is smart to follow the industry-specific best practices that are already established. Knowing who your end user is for the business card is also helpful to inform the design. For example, design in higher point sizes if you think your end user may struggle reading small print.\n \nHave a numbered list ordering importance of each piece of content going into the card before beginning your designs. Having a hierarchy will help distinguish the important information from the secondary information.\n \nHave a peek at what your cards look like printed, even if it’s from a low-quality printer. Printing your cards to proof gives a new perspective on the design and helps ensure you got things like your margins and type sizes right to name a couple.\n <\/span>2. Be aware of your type size.<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>3. Don’t go too fine with it.<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>4. Be sparing.<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>5. Know your industry<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>6. Content hierarchy<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>7. Proof print your cards<\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>8. Stay on brand.<\/span><\/h2>
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