Designing business cards with creativity, wit & invention

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Designing business cards with creativity, wit & invention

Stacked Harrison Maritime Services “HMS” business cards showing both sides of the card.
Hand-held Harrison Maritime Services “HMS” business card.
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Runny Honey business card, hand held business card mockup.
Runny Honey | New company name, new identity
Hand-held photorealistic mockup of front of Bionona business card, printed in 4 colours, litho offset.
The final Bionona logo creates a strong signature for the company. The logo design is an infographic symbol of a snip genetic code from a novel peptide developed in the lab.
Tru-Line Civil business card
Civil engineering is the sort of work where you are out in the field getting your hands dirty so the matt laminate, and radiused corners ensures they are robust and presentable on the job.
The attractive Terranova Tiling logo and business card. Illustrations send a powerful message. Using artwork to stir a specific feeling—in this case quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. A minimal but well crafted page layout is more professional than a flashy design poorly built.
The attractive Terranova Tiling logo and business card. Illustrations send a powerful message. Using artwork to stir a specific feeling—in this case quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. A minimal but well crafted page layout is more professional than a flashy design poorly built.
Front of Superior Hummer Limo’s business card, Branding, logo design, full colour design, printed front and back of card, Brand and identity systems design, Typography, Print production, digital print, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Front of Superior Hummer Limo’s, ”go anywhere do anything Limo” business card featuring portrait of the Super Stretch Limo at dusk on the Port Hills Road overlooking Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains. The reverse features a shot of the Hummer’s glamour interior.
Verso of Superior Hummer Limo’s business card, Branding, logo design, full colour design, printed front and back of card, Brand and identity systems design, Typography, Print production, digital print, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Reverse of Superior Hummer Limo’s, ”go anywhere do anything Limo” business card featuring the *bling* Hummer interior.
Decima Health logo and business card front
Weststone | Rebrand
Weststone | Rebrand
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Roycebuilt Construction and Renovation& Renovation logotype on business card
Decima Health logo and business card front and back
Reverse of Decima Health business card front
Hand-held MTC Equipment business card front. Full colour front full colour back.
Handheld MTC Equipment business card back. Full colour front, full colour back.
Heather’s helping hands’ business card, two colour, two-sided design.
Heather’s helping hands business card, two colour, two-sided design.
Back of Heather’s helping hands’ business card rejected draft two colour design.
Back of Heather’s helping hands’ business card rejected draft two colour design.
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Windsor Urban logo and business cards close-up of the two-sided design
Watch This Space logo presentation document page showing variations of symbol and type combinations.
Watch This Space logo presentation document page showing variations of symbol and type combinations, and a visual of a draft business card.
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Auto Restorations logo and business card
Auto Restorations business cards after BRAND-AID logo recreation.
A pocket-size showcase brochure in a custom carbon fibre clam for the kinetic sculptures of Phil Price
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A pocket-size showcase brochure in a custom carbon fibre clam for the kinetic sculptures of Phil Price
A pocket-size showcase brochure in a custom carbon fibre clam for the kinetic sculptures of Phil Price
A pocket-size showcase brochure in a custom carbon fibre clam for the kinetic sculptures of Phil Price
Name and logo for a niche Bridal Couture firm who lives in Hope
Name & logo for a niche Bridal Couture firm whose owner lives in Hope
Beautiful Brides of Hope logo and business card
Beautiful Brides of Hope bridal couture stationery system, letterhead, business cards, and promotional coffee mug. Three colours; pastel yellow, pastel grey and black. Logo; symbol within and amongst type, subtle bridal striped patten on the back of letterhead and business card. Brand naming, brand and identity systems design, Illustration, icon design, print production. Originate new company name, Logo design, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Novel pop-up Hapuku Cafe and Lodge logo business card, a business card and a calling card rolled into one. Digital illustration, logo design and graphic design, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Novel pop-up Hapuku Cafe and Lodge logo business card, a business card and a calling card rolled into one. Digital illustration, logo design and graphic design, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Southern DC3, Richie McCaw, Patron, business card
Baby-Bliss-business-card-mock
FifthWeb logo and business card
Herb Centre business card hand-held
Herb Centre business card Clinic / Dispensary / Café business card. The burst of energy from the orange flower symbolizes the Herb Centre’s passion, Bright sunny orange conveying warmth and energy.
Herb Centre logo and stationery system
AbsoluteProof logo and business card
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The graphic elements of Colortronic’s new logo really come into play when expressed on their business cards, stationery and forms.
The graphic elements of Colortronic’s new logo really come into play when expressed on their business cards, stationery and forms.
Catherine Harrison Podiatrist logo and business card
One of a series of business cards commissioned on the theme of “Catherine Harrison podiatrist”
Renegade Tandem Parapente logo and business card
The Amazing Mr Moon logo
A vaudevillian entertainer and a juggler with more balls than most
The second of Sillicon Planet’s full colour, two-sided business cards features their emblem.
A small local theatre company of clowns who think globally
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I care about how my client’s companies present themselves to the world, and adding real value to my clients’ business. Designing business cards is challenging, but although it is a difficult task it can be solved with creativity, wit and invention. This diverse compilation includes the gamut of client categories, from heavy industrial corporates to performing artists who aim to induce a smile in the mind, this diverse compilation demonstrates how cool this simple and timeless form of communication can be. Business cards provide vital contact information and a presentation that speaks volumes about you—and your organization. Your business card must be an object of pride, it must convey a distinctive personality, and be something you are proud to hand over. As we have heard a thousand times, you only get one chance to make a good impression and despite what you might expect in the digital era the low-tech business card proliferates.

Approaching business card design work MagentaDot Brands’ appreciates cards that have the confidence to say “This is who we are and what we do.” The range of cards featured encompasses designs that run the gamut—from matter-of-fact to fun, minimal to utmost—but with a common thread: every card has a personality. Efficient communication, easily accessible key information, practical and creative.

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