I swear, if I see one more business card, logo, etc. in 'papyrus' font, I'm going to go insane.
It's definitely the way-overused font of the decade.
I used it b/c it was the one that seemed the most elegant while being edgy, if you have other suggestions that equal the same thing i'd love to hear them. Personally I haven't seen many people using it.
I like the concept of using it as a coupon (have considered doing a similar thing myself), but I think the small script font will be extremely difficult to read when printed on a business card. It's a bit difficult even at this size. I'd suggest viewing the card on your monitor at print size before sending anything off, so you can evaluate legibility.
I like the concept of using it as a coupon (have considered doing a similar thing myself), but I think the small script font will be extremely difficult to read when printed on a business card. It's a bit difficult even at this size. I'd suggest viewing the card on your monitor at print size before sending anything off, so you can evaluate legibility.
Excellent observation. Going back to the drawing board to correct this issue. Thank you!
Tricky one this, you're offering to do graphic design so you're really nailing your colours to the mast with your card. Personally I'm not that keen on the graphic or the layout so I probably wouldn't use you for graphic design.
But each to their own, and if that's your style of graphic design then I'm certain others would like it.
Here is a quick redesign. I simplified the numbers and text and cropped the photo to free up some room. Like I said in the seperate thread under big picture, I think you were wasting some space with that photo.
Of course I didn't use your exact logo, just something quick where it should go.
Is that the Gazebo in Plaistow, NH? That's where I grew up and it looks almost exact to the one behind the Town Hall
I have to agree with the others, in that the graphic does not represent high quality graphic design work... unless that is the type of graphic design you do.
I like the symbol on there, I just think it needs some spicing up, such as maybe some bevel, and also maybe different colors? red and blue are used alot and the grey isn't speaking "Hey I'm bright and amazing!" to me.
I think the and graphic design part is fine where it is. I know typically I would say, pop it up there with photography, but I think it works.
I suggest purchasing a domain name and not using jdmassaro.smugmug.com ... it just looks improfessional, because a lot of people do not know what smugmug is. I didn't know what it was untill one of my friend's dad who had one showed me his... never even heard about it till then. To people that do know what it is, they'll be saying - "sweet, this guy has a really convenient way for us to see our project and/or purchase proofs... etc..."
Just my $0.02... Its a good card, just needs to be restored a bit to perfection!
Although my current card is fine, and I still have about 900 left of them, I feel the need to change things up a bit.
Current Card:
Here is a new card I'm working on for myself. Debating on having the camera "logo" on the back or not.
Have at me.
Rounded Edges - Color front and Back - UV Front, No coating on back - 14pt card stock - thinking of getting 500-1000
Front:
Back:
Along with the new cards I will be redesigning my website and smugmug site. I'm going for a more simplistic look now since thats the trend today.
And too many clients know my email address as it is, so I'm not going to change it to one with my domain name instead of charter.net... just to make it clear for those on here that like to challenge that.
Although my current card is fine, and I still have about 900 left of them, I feel the need to change things up a bit.
Current Card:
Here is a new card I'm working on for myself. Debating on having the camera "logo" on the back or not.
Have at me.
Rounded Edges - Color front and Back - UV Front, No coating on back - 14pt card stock - thinking of getting 500-1000
Front:
Back:
Along with the new cards I will be redesigning my website and smugmug site. I'm going for a more simplistic look now since thats the trend today.
And too many clients know my email address as it is, so I'm not going to change it to one with my domain name instead of charter.net... just to make it clear for those on here that like to challenge that.
IMO I like your current card.
I do like the font of the "new" card better than your current card, but I don't care for the embossing treatment and the box/stroke. Lose the camera on the back of the card. It looks so unprofessional. I would probably lose the Session/Photography notes info. Just keep your website/e-mail/name/phone.
I do like the font of the "new" card better than your current card, but I don't care for the embossing treatment and the box/stroke. Lose the camera on the back of the card. It looks so unprofessional. I would probably lose the Session/Photography notes info. Just keep your website/e-mail/name/phone.
Everything you said I agree with and was thinking it as I posted it on here. It looks alot better with just my contact info on the back.
I was going to have the session info stuff on there because whenever I go to like a doctor or dentist w/e and they give you their business card and on it they have areas where they wrote in your next appointment so you don't forget etc... but I can just write it on there without set places for it.
One thing I don't like about my "current" card is that the back side is UV coated... I thought I didn't have them coated but they are. Sooo in turn I cannot write on the back even. Also I'm getting a tad sick of them because they don't really have a WOW factor to them.
Everything you said I agree with and was thinking it as I posted it on here. It looks alot better with just my contact info on the back.
I was going to have the session info stuff on there because whenever I go to like a doctor or dentist w/e and they give you their business card and on it they have areas where they wrote in your next appointment so you don't forget etc... but I can just write it on there without set places for it.
One thing I don't like about my "current" card is that the back side is UV coated... I thought I didn't have them coated but they are. Sooo in turn I cannot write on the back even. Also I'm getting a tad sick of them because they don't really have a WOW factor to them.
New versions with changes made...
I do like the changes. I think I'd change the font on everything except for your business name. The script font is a bit hard to read.
My New Cards
I spent several days playing around with how to design my card for my newly developed business. This is what I finally came up with. I already have ordered them, but figured I could still use some honest opinions from my fellow dgrinners. The photo I used is what I have designed my logo/theme around, it is one of my absolute favorites. I wanted the card to be simple, yet elegant. My signature and the "PHOTOGRAPHY" are being foiled for a little added zing. The back is plain white with a place to put "date/time" for an appointment. So what is the verdict?
If you go to my site you will see they pretty much blend with my overall theme. I want all of my stuff to match so it looks more professional and well thought out. All my print packaging, etc. has a black, pink, grey, white scheme to it.
I also had matching postcards made, only difference is the size and that in the black spacing along the left it says
SENIORS
WEDDINGS
PROMS
FAMILIES
CHILDREN
in the same font as PHOTOGRAPHY, just smaller and in the grey color. I will use those for issuing to seniors at my local high school.
I spent several days playing around with how to design my card for my newly developed business. This is what I finally came up with. I already have ordered them, but figured I could still use some honest opinions from my fellow dgrinners. The photo I used is what I have designed my logo/theme around, it is one of my absolute favorites. I wanted the card to be simple, yet elegant. My signature and the "PHOTOGRAPHY" are being foiled for a little added zing. The back is plain white with a place to put "date/time" for an appointment. So what is the verdict?
If you go to my site you will see they pretty much blend with my overall theme. I want all of my stuff to match so it looks more professional and well thought out. All my print packaging, etc. has a black, pink, grey, white scheme to it.
I also had matching postcards made, only difference is the size and that in the black spacing along the left it says
SENIORS
WEDDINGS
PROMS
FAMILIES
CHILDREN
in the same font as PHOTOGRAPHY, just smaller and in the grey color. I will use those for issuing to seniors at my local high school.
I think it looks fine, although I would've changed the embossing on your signature, looks a little too "Hey guys I just bought adobe! (most people refer to photoshop as adobe when they don't know much)"
The tag line, or slogan, is kind of hard to read because of the picture being right there. Maybe its the gradient you have on it?
And I think the contact info should have a little different font than what you have, and maybe even a tad smaller?
Just my opinion - All in all I think its a good starting point, needs some work, but will be fine for now.
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I used it b/c it was the one that seemed the most elegant while being edgy, if you have other suggestions that equal the same thing i'd love to hear them. Personally I haven't seen many people using it.
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Excellent observation. Going back to the drawing board to correct this issue. Thank you!
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I almost think the photography & graphic design should be together.
Maybe in the left corner your name larger and under it photography & graphic design smaller then your website and phone in the lower right ??
anything on the back?
Tricky one this, you're offering to do graphic design so you're really nailing your colours to the mast with your card. Personally I'm not that keen on the graphic or the layout so I probably wouldn't use you for graphic design.
But each to their own, and if that's your style of graphic design then I'm certain others would like it.
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Is that the Gazebo in Plaistow, NH? That's where I grew up and it looks almost exact to the one behind the Town Hall
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I have to agree with the others, in that the graphic does not represent high quality graphic design work... unless that is the type of graphic design you do.
I like the symbol on there, I just think it needs some spicing up, such as maybe some bevel, and also maybe different colors? red and blue are used alot and the grey isn't speaking "Hey I'm bright and amazing!" to me.
I think the and graphic design part is fine where it is. I know typically I would say, pop it up there with photography, but I think it works.
I suggest purchasing a domain name and not using jdmassaro.smugmug.com ... it just looks improfessional, because a lot of people do not know what smugmug is. I didn't know what it was untill one of my friend's dad who had one showed me his... never even heard about it till then. To people that do know what it is, they'll be saying - "sweet, this guy has a really convenient way for us to see our project and/or purchase proofs... etc..."
Just my $0.02... Its a good card, just needs to be restored a bit to perfection!
Current Card:
Here is a new card I'm working on for myself. Debating on having the camera "logo" on the back or not.
Have at me.
Rounded Edges - Color front and Back - UV Front, No coating on back - 14pt card stock - thinking of getting 500-1000
Front:
Back:
Along with the new cards I will be redesigning my website and smugmug site. I'm going for a more simplistic look now since thats the trend today.
And too many clients know my email address as it is, so I'm not going to change it to one with my domain name instead of charter.net... just to make it clear for those on here that like to challenge that.
IMO I like your current card.
I do like the font of the "new" card better than your current card, but I don't care for the embossing treatment and the box/stroke. Lose the camera on the back of the card. It looks so unprofessional. I would probably lose the Session/Photography notes info. Just keep your website/e-mail/name/phone.
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Everything you said I agree with and was thinking it as I posted it on here. It looks alot better with just my contact info on the back.
I was going to have the session info stuff on there because whenever I go to like a doctor or dentist w/e and they give you their business card and on it they have areas where they wrote in your next appointment so you don't forget etc... but I can just write it on there without set places for it.
One thing I don't like about my "current" card is that the back side is UV coated... I thought I didn't have them coated but they are. Sooo in turn I cannot write on the back even. Also I'm getting a tad sick of them because they don't really have a WOW factor to them.
New versions with changes made...
From left to right #1, #2, #3 or #4
thanks Mandy
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Intellectual property rights to: http://99designs.com/contests/24577 which is a fantastic recommendation for logo designs.
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I like the two on the left. the top one more than the bottom one but those are my favorite.
I do like the changes. I think I'd change the font on everything except for your business name. The script font is a bit hard to read.
Why not keep the current 'contact info' font?
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Ordered 1000 16pt Dull Cover - Matte Finish w/ Rounded Corners UV coated on the front from gotprint.com
Should be alot more professional looking and more "modern" than my old card. Now its time to start on my website...
Hope you can read the text. Of course my 44 year-old eyes aren't like they used to be! :cry
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Here is the suggested card
thanks Mandy (peeps do give any feedback if you spot some thing!)
New Portfolio
FWIW, I first thought it was 'ALF'.
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I guess your 44 year-old eyes are failing you
But I'm glad you shared that thought, may be others will see ALF too!
New Portfolio
Yep!
EDIT: My wife (not quite 40
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Otherwise it's one of the best cards I've seen on here.
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I spent several days playing around with how to design my card for my newly developed business. This is what I finally came up with. I already have ordered them, but figured I could still use some honest opinions from my fellow dgrinners. The photo I used is what I have designed my logo/theme around, it is one of my absolute favorites. I wanted the card to be simple, yet elegant. My signature and the "PHOTOGRAPHY" are being foiled for a little added zing. The back is plain white with a place to put "date/time" for an appointment. So what is the verdict?
If you go to my site you will see they pretty much blend with my overall theme. I want all of my stuff to match so it looks more professional and well thought out. All my print packaging, etc. has a black, pink, grey, white scheme to it.
I also had matching postcards made, only difference is the size and that in the black spacing along the left it says
SENIORS
WEDDINGS
PROMS
FAMILIES
CHILDREN
in the same font as PHOTOGRAPHY, just smaller and in the grey color. I will use those for issuing to seniors at my local high school.
Winnsboro, TX
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I think it looks fine, although I would've changed the embossing on your signature, looks a little too "Hey guys I just bought adobe! (most people refer to photoshop as adobe when they don't know much)"
The tag line, or slogan, is kind of hard to read because of the picture being right there. Maybe its the gradient you have on it?
And I think the contact info should have a little different font than what you have, and maybe even a tad smaller?
Just my opinion - All in all I think its a good starting point, needs some work, but will be fine for now.
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