How Big Should The Font On A Business Card Be?
Chloe our in house designer suggests that 8-9pt is as low as you should go in print for personal details. But use 10 if you're using a nice sans serif typeface.
What's the Size of A Business Card?
The standard size of a business card is 85mm x 55mm but there are several other sizes available. Our magnetic business cards and square business cards come in 55mm x 55mm and that makes them great for jumping out of the stack because they don't fit in like the rest. Perhaps the square or magnetic business card is the James Dean of business cards; a bit cool, a bit different but not “out there” enough to make people feel uncomfortable.
If the square business card is James Dean, then the folded business card must be JK Rowling – it is like a mini book cover and would be great for authors. It's the business card that took a simple concept and made more of it. A wizard who didn't know he was a wizard = iconic magical fantasy of epic proportions. A folded business card is a business card that didn't know it could be more, then it became a pocket calendar, a thank you note, a save-the-date, a membership card, a loyalty card and an author's cleverest mini book-shaped introduction tool? These are also a slightly different size at 170mm x 55mm Creased landscape and 85mm x 110mm Creased for portrait.
What is a Spot UV Business Card and Do I Need One?
Whether you need one is down to you but if you want something that is really sleek, stand out and look stylish, then yes you do! Spot UV is also a great way of showing off your logo.
To create the Spot UV visual effect, an ultraviolet gloss coating is applied to a sturdy 450gsm matt laminated business card. This provides that signature glossy finish to targeted areas on the card. Spot varnish is best suited to large patterned or solid areas as this has a greater impact on the overall design.
How Do I set Up A Design File For A Business Card?
Glad you asked because there is an element of skill involved. We know that it can be a bit complicated to get a print-ready file created so we have templates on each of our business card product pages. Those templates are in Photoshop and Illustrator format but there is also a pdf on each page which acts as a mini checklist if you are using other design tools or online platforms to create your business cards.
The specifications for each are a little different but the cardinal rules are as follows:
1. Add a 3mm bleed around your artwork and don't put important information in that bit.
2. Save as a CMYK pdf (Not RGB – if you send it to use as RGB we'll print it, but your colours might look different.
3. All fonts must be outlined or embedded.
4. The artwork must be a 300dpi resolution.
Alternatively we can take the hassle out of the designing and we can do it for you with prices starting from just £6. Want to know more head over to our website to place your order.