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A business card is a small thing that can leave a surprisingly lasting impression. Given at the right moment, a well-designed card signals professionalism, reinforces your brand, and gives someone a tangible reason to remember you after the conversation ends.
Business card design creates a card that reflects the quality of what you do. On-brand, well-structured, and designed with the care that a first impression deserves — so when someone pulls it from their wallet or bag later, it still looks the part.
Business card design is the creation of a small printed card — typically 85mm x 55mm — that presents a person’s or business’s contact details and brand identity. The design makes use of both sides of the card to present information clearly and on-brand, delivered in print-ready format with all technical specifications correctly prepared for the chosen supplier and finishing method.
You need this when you have an event, campaign or promotion with a deadline and need printed materials produced, delivered and ready in time, when quality and brand consistency are important but your internal team doesn’t have the design resource to deliver to the standard required, or when you’ve had poor experiences with print suppliers in the past and want a more managed, reliable service.
This service includes managed print procurement covering supplier briefing, specification, quotation, approval, production management and delivery coordination. Covers quality checking and sign-off at key stages. Delivered as a managed print production service for a single item or range of items, to deadline and specification.
Most marketing companies focus on channels and tactics.
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Before selecting platforms, formats, or media spend, we define how your audience thinks, feels, and decides. We use behavioural psychology to understand what will capture attention, build trust, and motivate action — then choose the channels that best support that outcome.
Every channel we use has a clear purpose, a defined role, and a measurable objective. Nothing is done “because it’s popular” or “because it’s expected”.
The result is marketing that feels natural to engage with, works across multiple channels, and is designed to deliver meaningful, long-term results.
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Business cards are small, portable printed cards carrying essential contact and brand information, exchanged in person to facilitate follow-up. Despite digital alternatives, business cards remain relevant in professional networking, client meetings and sectors where face-to-face relationships are commercially important.
Name, job title, business name and logo, phone number, email address and website. A concise positioning statement can differentiate a business card but should be used judiciously — space is limited and clutter undermines the primary contact function.
400gsm to 600gsm thick stocks, soft-touch lamination, spot UV lacquer, foil stamping and letterpress printing all contribute to a premium physical feel. The card is the first physical impression of the brand — a flimsy card communicates a different quality signal than a substantial one.
Gloss or matt lamination, soft-touch lamination, spot UV on specific elements, foil stamping (gold, silver, coloured), letterpress, embossing and die-cut shapes. Finishing adds cost but significantly elevates the perceived value of the card.
Digital printing is suitable for smaller quantities (under 500–1,000) and short turnaround times. Offset printing is more cost-effective at higher volumes and produces more precise colour accuracy, which matters for brand-critical applications.
A double-sided business card uses the back for additional information — a service summary, a key message or a QR code. Used well, it provides additional value. The design restraint that applies to the front applies equally to the back.
250 to 500 cards is typical for active networkers. Cards printed in lower quantities cost more per unit but allow more frequent updates as roles, contact details or branding change. Over-ordering leads to outdated stock.
Yes, and a QR code linking to a LinkedIn profile, a contact page or a digital business card is increasingly common. It extends the card’s functionality beyond static information and provides a trackable link to further engagement.
A digital business card is a shareable contact file or digital profile that can be shared via NFC, QR code or link. It complements rather than replaces a print card for businesses where personal networking is commercially important.
The standard UK business card is 85mm x 55mm. Square (55mm x 55mm) cards are a popular alternative. Non-standard formats are available for premium or distinctive applications but may not fit standard cardholders.