Business Card Design

In this Article we want to share about 10 thing that must be avoid when we want to design  the business card for your professional business:

1. A business card is not a storage unit you cram all of your stuff into any which way it will fit. Leave some white space so that the essential information stands out clearly and with confidence. Too much information and you look desperate, as if you're using anything you can think of to convince everyone that you know what you're doing. If you need to include additional information, print that on the back. so avoid the Clutter design

2. Tiny Print. Make people squint, and they aren't going to bother. They might even feel old and nobody wants to feel old. Don't let your card induce bad feelings of any kind or you'll be associated with those feelings as well. You want people to look at your card and feel warm and curious and thinking about how they could really use your services.

3. Cheap Paper. Choose card stock that has some weight to it, that feels good to the touch. You want to make a significant impression. Cheap paper leaves the impression you aren't worth much yourself.

4. Font Confusion. A business card is not the place to experiment with funky fonts. Pick an easy-to-read font that represents the tone of your business. Do not mix too many font types or sizes. For example, "matisse" may look enticing, but may not be the best choice for a professional card.

5. Color Overdose. Pick two or three colors that match your other business materials, such as your logo, website, and stationery. You're trying to create a brand that is consistent and easy-to-recognize. Don't let your message or information be lost in a whirlwind of color or images. Be sure your print is dark enough to read easily and isn't overshadowed by surrounding images.

6. Shapes and Sizes. Stick with the standard 31/2 x 2-inch card. Some people insert their cards into binders that depend on standard sizing. What if your card were thrown out just because it didn't fit in a plastic sleeve? There are ways to jazz it up within the limits. Consider getting rounded corners, for example, or orienting the print vertically instead of horizontally.

7. Mixed Messages. If you own a landscaping service, flowers on your business cards could work. If you're a lawyer, not so much. No one will take you seriously. The card needs to capture the nature and tone of your business, not your favorite cartoon character or favorite animal print. That being said, if you manage a costume shop or perform at children's birthday parties, go as full-out wacky as you'd like.

8. Creative Within Limits. The possibilities are endless when it comes to how creative you can get with business cards. They can be three-dimensional or even have moveable parts. But before you order a business card that pops apart and fits together to make a paper airplane, think of the cost of each card. You don't want your cards to cost so much that you're hesitant to pass them out. Secondly, creativity is a good thing, but sometimes less is more. Instead of going overboard, maybe putting only minimal information with a striking color contrast makes a stronger statement. You want to intrigue the recipients of your card, not shock them.

9. Be Memorable.Even though simple will always trump over-the-top, you need to make a memorable impression and leave the recipient of your card wanting to know more. A friend of mine runs an online retail clothing company. His business card follows all of the rules above, but it looks like a clothing tag. As soon as I see that card, I visualize not only my friend, but his company and what his company sells. Sometimes being creative within the limits is more creative than breaking all the rules.

10. Avoid the Poor grammar, spelling, or spacing reflects poorly on yourself and your company. If you don't take the time and care to make sure your own business card is accurate and of good quality, then potential clients will assume your products or services are given the same sloppy treatment. Treat your card the way you would treat your clients.

Saull Bass

Saul Bass was born on May 8, 1920, in the Bronx, New York, United States, North America, to Eastern European Jewish immigrant parents. He graduated from James Monroe High School in the Bronx and studied part-time at the Art Students League in Manhattan until attending night classes with György Kepes at Brooklyn College.


He began his time in Hollywood during the 1940s doing print work for film ads, until he collaborated with filmmaker Otto Preminger to design the film poster for his 1954 film Carmen Jones. Preminger was so impressed with Bass's work that he asked him to produce the title sequence as well. This was when Bass first saw the opportunity to create a title sequence which would ultimately enhance the experience of the audience and contribute to the mood and the theme of the movie within the opening moments. Bass was one of the first to realize the creative potential of the opening and closing credits of a movie.

Logos Create by Saull Bass


Poster by Saull Bass
Saull Bass is one of Inspirational Artist for Reference.

AVATAR

Avatar (computing)

In computing, an avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. It may take either a three-dimensional form, as in games or virtual worlds, or a two-dimensional form as an icon in Internet forums and other online communities. It can also refer to a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an object representing the user. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user.

here is a sample Avatar create using the adobe illustrator CS5

and bellow is the small version

see here for full article about avatar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(computing)

Skills

A graphic design project may involve the stylization and presentation of existing text and either preexisting imagery or images developed by the graphic designer. Contemporary design practice has been extended to the modern computer, and its call as interactive design, or multimedia design.

The mind may be the most important for graphic art designer is the skills and their Art sense 
graphic design requires judgment and creativity. Critical, observational, quantitative and analytic thinking are required for design layouts and rendering. If the executor is merely following a solution (e.g. sketch, script or instructions) provided by another designer (such as an art director), then the executor is not usually considered the designer.

The method of presentation (e.g. arrangement, style, medium) may be equally important to the design. The layout is produced using external traditional or digital image editing tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw). The appropriate development and presentation tools can substantially change how an audience perceives a project.

Now days,Computers are considered an indispensable tool in the graphic design industry. Computers and software applications are generally seen by creative professionals as more effective production tools than traditional methods. However, some designers continue to use manual and traditional tools for production.

New ideas can come by way of experimenting with tools and methods. The designers explore ideas using pencil and paper. Others use many different mark-making tools and resources from computers to sculpture as a means of inspiring creativity. One of the key features of graphic design is that it makes a tool out of appropriate image selection in order to possibly convey meaning.

Graphic design

Do you interested with a Graphic designs?, Lets talk about it from the beginning

Graphic design is a creative process, one most often involving a client and a designer, and traditionally completed in conjunction with producers of form (printers, sign makers, etc.). In the 21st century, however, graphic design may be applied directly to websites, eliminating the need for an intermediary. Graphic design is undertaken to convey a specific message (or messages) to a targeted audience, usually from the client, known as the 'brief'. The term "graphic design" can also refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines that focus on visual communication and presentation. The field as a whole is also often referred to as Visual Communication or Communication Design. Various methods are used to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a balanced, focused and symmetrical final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), advertisements and product packaging. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.