Suggestions on my business cards

[LFaluade]

I just made these business cards using CS3 and I was wondering what you guys think of the colors? I am debating between using a more muted color and a really eye popping color (red). If you guys have any suggestions I'll be more than happy to hear them. Thanks!

[LFaluade]

Here's the other color option....

[Hikin Mike]

I wouldn't use the white border on a business card because of the bleed. If they don't cut this perfectly, it will look uneven. Also, I would suggest using a different font on your contact info. It's going to be too hard to read. Maybe a serif or at least not a script font.

If I had to choice, I would pick the red.

[LFaluade]

Thanks for the suggestions...I was messing around with the back of the card and I came up with this...this font looks pretty clean to me but I have never printed cards before. Do you think there will be an issue reading it?

[michaelanthony]

i totally agree with Mike... avoid the borders due to the alignment of the crop... and with such a unique last name, definitely stick to simpler fonts to ease comprehension of your clients...

[Hikin Mike]

Thanks for the suggestions...I was messing around with the back of the card and I came up with this...this font looks pretty clean to me but I have never printed cards before. Do you think there will be an issue reading it?

Yes, print it at full size (2 x 3.5 inches) and see what happens. Not everybody has good eyes! :D

[LFaluade]

Okay here's my latest edit with everyone's suggestions...thanks so much, I really appreciate it! Any last C&C's?

[LFaluade]

i totally agree with Mike... avoid the borders due to the alignment of the crop... and with such a unique last name, definitely stick to simpler fonts to ease comprehension of your clients...

LOL at "unique last name"...that's a way to put it ;)

[Scarter275]

I would stay away from red.... Just me. It usually doesn't print very well.

[TeeJay]

I am viewing this thread on an iphone, which is probably not too far off the intended size, and to be honest, I am having problems reading your name on that first image.

I can make out "photography" quite easily - but not the name above it.

TJ

[SHANGHAi]

The front side is simple, and easy to read but the back side is where you lose me. I am personally not a fan of italisized scripty looking font to convey key information such as website and phone numbers.

EDIT: just saw your latest edit. I would suggest playing around a little more with typography (something other than Times) and also messing with boldness, kerning, and leading.

[LFaluade]

Can I use CS3 for kearning and leading the text or will that have to be done in Illustrator....

[Hikin Mike]

Can I use CS3 for kearning and leading the text or will that have to be done in Illustrator....

I ALWAYS use Illustrator for my logos and business cards. ;)

[LFaluade]

Well darn! One more program I got to get...I think I am just going to use the 30day trial software for now...Thanks all for the critics and suggestions....

[griptape]

You need a last name that's easier to spell.;)

[LFaluade]

I told my father that too!

[michaelanthony]

LOL at "unique last name"...that's a way to put it ;)

ya know, just trying to be PC... hahahah

i have a jacked up last name myself so i am constantly dealing with typos on tearsheets...

:lol: