Why Simple Business Cards Are Best
Simplicity
: the quality of being easy to understand, or use
: the state or quality of being plain, or not fancy or complicated
: something that is simple, or ordinary but enjoyable
Throughout my whole life, I have increasingly learned to appreciate simplicity and minimalism; spending time in nature, versus the city, brought out this appreciation for anything less than busy, cluttered, confusing, or unnecessary.
As an avid researcher and university paper writer, I have had to channel this appreciation for simplicity, in order to cope with the sheer amount of information available to me.
Yup, it is very difficult to condense a stack of research literature into one 20 page paper, and yup, it is especially difficult to ensure that my audience really gets what I am trying to say.
I guess I can say, I am working in the right place; my current place of employment definitely appreciates simplicity.
Not only can simplicity benefit you in your everyday personal life, but it can help you with your business successes, as well.
Hucul Printing encourages other businesses to promote strongly, by projecting a clean and uncomplicated image to their customers.
Just like in everyday life, a good, strong & simple design layout on a business card can mean the difference between the ordinary and the remarkable.
I really want to take this opportunity to remind businesses who are looking to rebrand, or revamp their look, to remember that simplicity is in.
The new is minimalism and the movement is going strong and for good reason.
A few important pointers about drafting up the details you would like included on your new business card:
- Necessary Information: Sort out the information that is necessary to be on the card. For example, your name, business logo, phone number, address, website and email address. Space permitting, a basic, concise description of your business can be included. If it is necessary to include extra information, there is the option of printing on the reverse side of the card. (But remember… Less is more!)
- White Space: Do not be afraid of white space. It can make your logo stand out, make your card easier to read. It can add to the balance and contrast on your card.
- Design Continuity: If you are thinking of purchasing other printing products in your package i.e. (rack cards, brochures, letterhead, envelopes, etc.), keep in mind that the style you want on your business card ie. (logo, colours, fonts) should be consistent with everything else you want designed and printed; all of the elements having common elements to tie everything together to help make it eye-catching.
- Customize: Something as simple as making the layout portrait-style, or getting the corners rounded on the business card, can make your card stand out above the rest.
“Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.” ~Isaac Newton