The problem: I've never quite felt happy with my business cards, and then I realised it's coz they feel so impersonal when they just share your name and basic contact info. Yes, that is the point of a business card and that's how they are usually done, but I wanted something more.
The solution: I turned my business cards into an introduction and a keepsake of sorts. I did this by using a friendly greeting and conversational wording on the front along with the necessary info; I wanted to make it feel like I'm talking to you when you read it, so I kept the tone fun and informal. Then on the back I used close-up crops from my sketchbook to create an interesting visual element that will hopefully encourage people to keep it around and visible a bit longer than they otherwise might. And instead of just one design, I did twelve!
What do you think?
Did you go to the Durban Etsy Craft Party last week? Here are some tags I got to decorate for the event!
I'd love to hear your feedback! :)
LOVE the business cards!! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea. Love the cards. I'd certainly keep it around for a bit.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, very cool x
ReplyDeleteI think those have to be the most beautiful business cards I have seen to date! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow, Kristi! Thank you! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nadia, 'twas my pleasure!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ché! :)
ReplyDeleteMission accomplished, then! :) Thanks, Lee!
ReplyDeleteLove Love LOVE those cards! So personal and unique! Well done creative one! x
ReplyDeleteDarling! I want the kitty one to hang on my wall :) xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Roxy! Exactly what I was aiming for :D Hope you're enjoying your new adventures!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your business cards!! It's always the hardest thing for a creative to design their own business cards, and you just nailed it yes you did :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lia! And yes, as a designer it's somehow most difficult to design for yourself, haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shannon!
ReplyDeletewow, it's a wide selection of business card design and party tags. The color combination of your designs is impressive and according to the situation.
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hi fathima what is the material did you use for the paints?
ReplyDeleteHi Maya, I just use normal watercolour paints :)
ReplyDeletereally? that look so stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
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