wip sketch

august16th:

julia-alison:

Moo’s prices are pretty steep, to put in perspective I got 500 business cards on 400 gsm, matte lamination with the option of spot UV on both sides for only $110. These were bought in Perth WA one of the most expensive cities in the world. 

I believe its because Moo has a huge market dominance and because they offer a simple and easy option to order online. Perhaps look for a local trade printer (print place that deals with designers only or any one who know how to correctly set up a file). Also 90% of the time local printers will give you a great discount if you say your a student! I basically got my final design portfolio at cost price. 

I know getting printing online is super easy and quick (thats why they charge more) but building a relationship with a local printer is great for when you need to do complex projects for clients in the future! 

Special finishes might not impress those outside the design industry but other designers or potential employers will notice the little details.

check out this business card design - http://www.behance.net/gallery/Velvet-Agency-Brand-Identity-System/8013715

Great use of gradients. 

oh and 600 gsm is great! but not for carrying around, i have a few business cards in my wallet but if they were 600 gsm I doubt i’d be able too fit many. 

Ok thats just my 2 cents!

That is an amazing price for that many cards and what the card was printed on and with. Also given that the cards were printed in Perth, you got an amazing deal.

Moo is pretty expensive, especially if you are ordering large quantities.I’m look at ordering like 50 cards right now. The reasoning behind that is that i’m not sure what I want my identity to be yet. I’m trying to experiment and see what works and what doesn’t. Also to see what peoples response is to the cards.

I actually know a lot of printers, through my dad who does design/marketing. I’m actually interning with someone who was, well is, a printer for 20 years. I will definitely ask about printing options for the cards though. I really need to learn to utilize the resources around me…

That business card design is gorgeous. I’ve never seen a gradient like that on a business card.

I really appreciate your advice and your 2 cents on the topic. It’s really helpful for me because i’m not in school at the moment. So any lit bit of information is helpful.

I defiantly know what its like trying to perfect or work out what your own branding and identity is. Working with a printer is a great opportunity, a lot of graduate designers never learn about print processes. There’s still so much I don’t know. 

Moo is a good option then if you’re going with 50 cards :) 

good luck! keep posting the wips. 

Seeing as we’re talking about business cards, here are mine. The green line work has a spot UV varnish on it.

Sorry my iPhone 3 has a terrible camera! do they have Instagram for ipad?

My housemate came home with a surprise present for me!

august16th:

More experiments.

fairhelenaravenclaw answered your question: I really need business cards because I keep…

this is really nice. it’s straightforward and easy to read. but did you have any other fonts for the AL? I just think it’s hard to see the L

Yeah i’m too sure about the AL part. I’m trying to think of either a new typeface or an icon that describes me or something like that.

julia-alison replied to your photo: I really need business cards because I keep…

Have you got plans for the back? and what about special finishes, I have a spot UV on mine (looks awesome on black). Looking good :)

I thinking of putting a pattern on the back or a larger version of the icon. Not sure yet though. I’m going to be printing through [Moo.com] so i might get them printed on their Luxe cards. i(http://us.moo.com)

Moo’s prices are pretty steep, to put in perspective I got 500 business cards on 400 gsm, matte lamination with the option of spot UV on both sides for only $110. These were bought in Perth WA one of the most expensive cities in the world. 

I believe its because Moo has a huge market dominance and because they offer a simple and easy option to order online. Perhaps look for a local trade printer (print place that deals with designers only or any one who know how to correctly set up a file). Also 90% of the time local printers will give you a great discount if you say your a student! I basically got my final design portfolio at cost price. 

I know getting printing online is super easy and quick (thats why they charge more) but building a relationship with a local printer is great for when you need to do complex projects for clients in the future! 

Special finishes might not impress those outside the design industry but other designers or potential employers will notice the little details.

check out this business card design - http://www.behance.net/gallery/Velvet-Agency-Brand-Identity-System/8013715

Great use of gradients. 

oh and 600 gsm is great! but not for carrying around, i have a few business cards in my wallet but if they were 600 gsm I doubt i’d be able too fit many. 

Ok thats just my 2 cents!