Critique my business card design

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by ibrahimzcl, Oct 15, 2008.

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    what do you guys think?
     
    ibrahimzcl, Oct 15, 2008 IP
  2. kye172

    kye172 Peon

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    #2
    For the business contact details on the front, I'd use a slightly more legible font

    Also for your name I'd use an even lighter blue to give more contrast and make it clearer / easier to read

    Other than that, looks spot on
     
    kye172, Oct 15, 2008 IP
  3. traitorworld

    traitorworld Banned

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    #3
    Looks awesome!
    Do you get them printed on a glossy paper or what?
    Does it maintain the same quality on the card too?

    I also wanted a business card designed something like this.
     
    traitorworld, Oct 15, 2008 IP
  4. ibrahimzcl

    ibrahimzcl Peon

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    @Kye172 Good looking out, I'll make those changes.

    @Traitorworld Yeah I plan on printing on glossy paper. And it should maintain the same high quality, the original file for the front and back of the card are about 10mbs each.
     
    ibrahimzcl, Oct 15, 2008 IP
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    That looks really neat and proffessional i like it and make the font somewhat more eligable on the front. I'd give it a 9/10 :D
     
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  6. ibrahimzcl

    ibrahimzcl Peon

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    #6
    awesome. and 9/10 for a first try? Thanks a lot!

    maybe I'm better at this than i thought...
     
    ibrahimzcl, Oct 15, 2008 IP
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    #7
    you need clear font for your name. Because it has to be easy to read. Business people don't have much time for reading card, right?
     
    jimbox, Oct 15, 2008 IP
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    Hey Ibrahim, i really liked your business card but i agree that you should be using more clear fonts for giving your information in front.
    Few days back even i redesigned my business card, it was real fun!
     
    Nick Awkward, Oct 16, 2008 IP
  9. ibrahimzcl

    ibrahimzcl Peon

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    #9
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    updated with edits. anything else need to be changed?
     
    ibrahimzcl, Oct 16, 2008 IP
  10. kye172

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    #10
    Are you trying to promote ZenCollegeLife, or IbrahimHusain Graphics/Web/Writing?

    Personally I'd separate ZCL completely if you trying to push your freelance work more and remove it from the card

    It gives a more professional image then
     
    kye172, Oct 16, 2008 IP
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    #11
    Same here make the info font more legible
     
    bryanfilm, Oct 17, 2008 IP
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    I see "Graphic Design" and "Web Development" on the bottom of the back in your latest versions, but I can't quite make out the first word(s).

    Other than that, they're pretty slick. :D
     
    joebert, Oct 18, 2008 IP
  13. BrainDance

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    #13
    Very pretty. I would cut down on the font usage, stick with two instead of the three, it looks like you may have used a bevel on the landscape version of the husain domain, id remove it and go with the flat white.
    and it should be freelance writer not freelance write
    love the vertical design, though the font down the bottom is difficult to read
     
    BrainDance, Oct 18, 2008 IP
  14. thenynoc

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    #14
    I actually like the beveled font but that is just me.

    The vertical design is in fact nice though :)
     
    thenynoc, Oct 18, 2008 IP
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    #15
    Main key points:

    - The front and back have similar backgrounds... and gradients running down different directions. I would add more of a contrast between the front and back by using a solid color (or different color that works well) for the back
    - The direction of the text/graphical elements are not consistent on the front and back. Imagine someone flipping over the card, they'd need to rotate it... (which is a hassle)
     
    8everything, Oct 19, 2008 IP
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    #16
    I totally love it. Something off the beaten path....
     
    isellpr, Oct 19, 2008 IP
  17. Alexine

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    #17
    The colour blue and black are too contrasting, in my opinion, but it's look pretty good. :)
     
    Alexine, Oct 19, 2008 IP
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    #18
    It look awesome dear
     
    nancy123, Oct 20, 2008 IP
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    #19
    You state your a graphical designer yet to me the font doesnt fit in at all.

    A main key feature when design anything related to advertising.. Needs to be legible. The Grpahic designer, etc etc is terrible font. Also the font for the title is too standard IMO. Overall design isnt bad though.
     
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    #20
    use a light shade it will make the appearance more business like otherwise it is a nice choice. Business card should have a formal look except for those in entertainment industry.
     
    adhauliya, Oct 20, 2008 IP