Business Card Design Brief Request Guidelines

What information do you need to provide to us to design your business cards?

Are you ready to make a memorable statement with your business cards?

To ensure your business cards leave a lasting impression, it's essential to provide a detailed design brief. Here's a comprehensive guide on what to include in your design brief for unique and effective business cards:

1. Vision for the Design: Share your creative vision for the business card, describing the desired message or theme.
2. Brand Assets: Provide your brand assets, such as logos, images, or specific design elements to be included.
3. Size and Bleed: Indicate the dimensions of the design, whether in inches or centimeters, and specify if you want a bleed included (we'll add the standard size if you're unsure).
4. Orientation: Choose between a vertical or horizontal layout for the business card.
5. Text Content: Include the necessary text details for each employee's card, including their name, job title, contact numbers, email, website, social network usernames (if applicable), and office address.
6. Style Preferences: Communicate your preferred style, whether it leans toward traditional or modern, abstract or literal, playful or mature, and whether the design should have a feminine or masculine touch.
7. Color and Font Choices: Share your preferences for colors and fonts, ensuring alignment with your brand's identity.
8. Design Guidelines: Let us know if there are specific design elements, styles, or themes to avoid to ensure the design aligns with your vision.
9. Industry and Audience: Describe your industry and provide insights into your target audience to tailor the design to your unique needs.
10. Design References: Include any references to business cards that you admire, as they serve as valuable sources of inspiration.

By providing this comprehensive brief, you empower our designers to create business cards that stand out and effectively represent your brand.

Business card design brief top tips:

Creating an effective business card design brief is crucial for achieving unique and impactful results. In addition to the provided tips, here are some other design tips to consider when crafting your business card design brief:

• Paper Type and Finish: Specify the type of paper you prefer for your business cards (e.g., glossy, matte, textured) and whether you have any special finishing options in mind (e.g., embossing, foil stamping).
• Print Quantity: Indicate the quantity of business cards needed for each employee or for your business as a whole.
• Uniqueness: If you have specific ideas to make the business cards stand out, such as die-cut shapes or unique folding, include these details in your brief.
• Branding Consistency: Ensure that the design aligns with your overall brand identity, including any specific guidelines or color codes that must be followed.
• Call to Action: If you want the business card to prompt a specific action, such as visiting a website or contacting you, specify the desired call-to-action elements.
• QR Codes or NFC: If you plan to include QR codes or NFC tags for easy digital contact sharing, provide the necessary information or links.
• Legal Requirements: In some industries, there may be legal requirements for business card content, such as license numbers or certifications. Ensure that these are included if necessary.
• Targeted Messaging: Tailor the text content on the business cards to convey specific messages or promotions if applicable.
• Contact Information: Double-check the accuracy of all contact information to avoid errors on the final design.
• Proofing and Revisions: Clarify your expectations for proofing and the number of revisions allowed in the design process.

By including these additional design tips in your business card design brief, you'll ensure that your business cards not only represent your brand but also serve as effective marketing tools that leave a lasting impression on your recipients.