Read the smallest line
Review the artwork at the actual printed size. Contact details should be easy to read without zooming in.
Business card printingMake the introduction
Make the introduction
easy to remember.
A business card has a small amount of space and one useful job: make it easy for someone to recognise you and get in touch. Get the information and artwork right before choosing the finish.
What belongs on the card?
Choose the details a recipient will actually use.
Give the information a clear order.
Start with the name or brand people should remember, then the role and the preferred way to contact you. A crowded card can make every detail harder to find.
Check the phone number, email spelling and website in the final artwork. Ask someone else to read them before you approve the file.
If the card has two sides, give each a purpose. Do not assume a reverse-side design is included in the selected product specification.
Design for the size in someone’s hand.
Protect the edges
Confirm the required card dimensions, bleed and safe area. Keep important text away from the cut line.
Test anything that needs scanning
If you include a QR code, check it at its intended size and test a printed sample. Keep enough clear space around it.
Compare the available finishes
Ask about the selected stock, coating, corner treatment and single- or double-sided options. Availability depends on the product you choose.
Ordering for several people?
A staff set needs more than one approved design.
Keep one master layout, then check each person’s name, role and contact details separately. State the quantity required for every name and use filenames that make the versions unmistakable.
Before an event, allow time to review the artwork and confirm the delivery estimate. A last-minute correction can affect the schedule.
Open the business-card catalogue.
Select the available product and confirm its artwork requirements before uploading your design.