Business Card Critique

[Former_Member]

I have made a business card for my company and want to see what everyone thinks before I have it printed. There are two versions. Please give me your honest opinion.

Thank You

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10516609_10203373564253645_57183851386...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10462500_10203373648575753_14608687010...

[BlackCatStudio98]

I like the first one because you're looking towards the business card and what is on it rather than away.

[MaryPowDesigns]

I like the first one better, but I think the bottom (on both) has too much information. It's a bit hard to read. Perhaps if the other info (email, Facebook, etsy shop) is on your website you can just put that on the card. Then a customer would be able to find out more just by visiting your website.

[Former_Member]

Thank You for the information. Here is the updated card. Tell me what you think.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/q71/s720x720/1529785_1020340168303659...

[HopeAndGracePens]

I like the new one, but I have to agree that it's a little busy. Simplicity may help draw the reader's attention to a particular part of the card you want to focus on. I just (like 1/2 hour ago) re-ordered my own cards and went with putting my social media list on the back to clean up the front more. Best of luck!

[Former_Member]

general flow of the first is better

but have to agree with the folks above it's far to much long info. can shorten some of it like the etsy.... the address UniqDesignUniqDesire.etsy.com will work just as well.

Could get two sided cards, if you want to include all that.

[Former_Member]

I would do something like this for you.... http://www.zazzle.com/wired_red_star_bbq_invitation-161680982655101568

Ya I know it's a BBQ invitation BUT hear me out it's got the same elements and colors you seem to be wanting to pull for your company. With a classic yet rustic feel. Change the font up some but keeping it simple.

my 2 cents.

[Former_Member]

From a graphic design perspective, I would not have the writing in pink. It clashes with the red in the background photo and just doesn't look appealing. Readability is very important so I would use the ornate font for the business name or your own name only and use something much plainer for the rest of the info. The web address, email address etc do not need to be in a large font. It's fine to have lots of addresses, but in a plain font that is much smaller in size would be better. Good on you for having a go at designing your own. It's not easy :)

[Former_Member]

I agree with everything Brenda stated. I do not like the bright pink on the photo background, it's too cluttered.

I would try to find a 'hierarchy' in your text - meaning shop name is largest, name could be your second tier, email third, etc....

The fancy font is throwing me off, it's hard to read. I also echo the others of having both sides printed that way you can break up some of the information.

And do a test print before you have them printed. I'm worried the photo background will come out too dark or will be "competing" visually with the text and make it hard to read (where two visual elements are both competing for attention, you also need to create a visual hierarchy so that your background isn't too busy that people can still read the text, which should be the main focus).

[StuckOnSilver]

Jerriann, beautiful items! I also think the card looks cluttered. I would feature one of the pretty wristlets and maybe the bustier and eliminate your photo. I would also eliminate the words owner and designer. Good luck!!

[Former_Member]

I agree with all above. Perhaps you could still use the pink, but only use it for your shop name and your name to make them pop. Then perhaps use white or a light grey for the other color. Your shop name should be the biggest, followed by your name. Your tagline and information could all be one size that is smaller than the rest. Also, except for your name and shop name, I agree that the font should be more "plain." The current font and color makes everything run together and I feel like I need to really focus to get anything from it.

[LeedsRadio]

I hate to be negative but I absolutely hate that font.
And if you look at business card for managers, owners and presidents of successful companies there is one thing you almost never see - a photo of the person.

And where's the address and telephone number?

[TwistedKnickersInc]

i like the pink text color, its fun. but the font does not match the style of items you are selling.
but they are only business cards and can always be changed as your business grows, so pick something you love ♥

[UmlautGraphics]

The card is way too busy. Simple is way better. The font is hard to read also. The first line you can keep the font but the rest a simple san serif would do. The background is way too busy. You dont need your photo there.