Cool business card designs

Pls digg it: http://digg.com/design/Cool_business_card_designs

Reuse old cards for a second hand shop. . . well NOT exactly from a second hand shop, but old cards that you collect from people over time. . . believe you me I NEVER thought that that could be a 'design' execution! lol I thought I was just being cheap! lol

"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda

Great post Ivan, as usual...

I'm gonna have to dig in my collection and find a few that deserve to be on here too :D
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Architectural Technician - Multimedia Designer
www.ArchMedia.us

[My roomate] found a place in Florida that prints the thin transparent cards. I can't wait to order them!

Due to high demand, I'm posting the link for the company here.
The Plastic Card Factory

- JoshuaTree

Just started my own little business this month, and thinking of a nice simple idea for my business cards too.

Good post to get my creativity running

Definitly cool and crazy ideas for business cards..
Cool :)

A lot of this things are product of really clever people. I could spend a thousand years thinking in crazy ideas and without getting the half of these.

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Stefan Sagmeister once did one where he just stamped the name and phone on a dollar bill for a client. His brief was to spend 1$ max a card and he got it spot on. Even if you never called back it could still buy you a coffee...

A friend of mine did one shaped like the little stub from a plane ticket because he travels a lot...

If nothing else I learned that they have dentists in the UK...

michaelo, LOL, cheeky bugger. We don't all look like Austin Powers you know...
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I really like the teeth marks one the best and the other dental one with floss was cool too. I think what I liked about those is that they were fucntional as well as cool. Some of the others were just too far over the edge. I did like the cat tail one too and the tiny chair pop up.

Thank you. I am in the market for my identity. this shall help. peace.

Think these are cool, too.

www.shineboxprint.com

The business card scene from the American Psycho:

I designed some cards for myself outa stainless steel. People LOVE them. I have one client who makes me break them out to show people everytime i visit his office. I've had 1 or 2 reports of lacerations... don't leave them floating around in a purse.
http://cannedheatdesign.com/newcard.jpg

I just find another collection of cards. Check it out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailypoetics/sets/72057594104389710/

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Some great ideas there, this is one of the best I have seen up close. Its so intricate, simple and technically sound, and Apple really.

http://www.tuaw.com/2006/10/03/the-wozs-business-card/

Its metal and pretty heavy but unforgettable IMO. Not something you would want to keep in your wallet, but you would hang onto it.

Our businesscard is a spoof on the danish health care card; with a redesign capturing the corporate identity of our company.

We are getting a lot of positive response on this card, and people keep it in their wallets instead of throwing it away :)

The address and phonenumber is embossed in the plasticcard.

I like the personal trainer card, its a different approach and bet its grabbed a lot of buissness

Hey-

I really like these ideas and a client needs some printed, but I can't find a place anywhere.

I am specifically interested in Mini Cards (the long, elegant ones) but could only find MOO printers who only print with photos on one side.

Any suggestions?

Brad

/dugg

Ivan, fantastic job tracking down the best and most unique business cards I've ever seen. Most of these cards are created using various cutting or embossing methods, which are fairly easy for a printer to do. As a printer myself, I have the most respect for the "Use a Thread" card, as it would require a person to hand-stitch that thread through each hole punched into the card, tying it off into a knot in order to keep it in place. Attention to detail is the key here, and that card takes the cake.

Although they are not unique types of cards, please have a a look at my sample business cards page which contains unique designs created both on and off-line by my customers. They go beyond the typical name and phone number aspect by taking the design of the business card a step further, like using the backside of a business card for important information the holder could use, or offering discounts coupons or other valuable marketing tactics.

Once again I love your picks, best of luck and success to you and yours!

Respectfully,
Chris Brunner
http://www.greatfxbusinesscards.com/

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very Creative!!

those Moo Cards i've seen on Flickr using yer own Photos are sweet too!!

Cheers!! Billy ;))

Peace*

Hey guys,
These are great finds. Are you collectors? I remember seeing the stretchy card for personal trainers on Flickr. That design also got a few thousand diggs! There was also a metal business card, similar to these metal business cards, I saw on BoingBoing that got alot of coverage. Anyways, great posting.. I wish I could print these, but they are rare specialty cards that are beyond the price point of most of our clients.
All the best,
Josh (ProfessorPrint)

Reflections DC - GREAT idea and GREAT realization

Respiro
http://www.RespiroMedia.com

Wow, these are some awesome business cards. They all look very cool. My dad invented a new business card paper that make a business card dynamic and functional. They are a business card & label combo. Every card gives you multiple chances to leave an impression. There is even one that has repositionable labels (like sticky notes) on the back. Even when the labels are removed its still a regular weight card. Soon you'll be able to design and order your own on line. They are called Capture Cards. You can see some examples and even a demo here... www. capturecard. com. The concept is cool because with a smart creative touch they can actually work for you. I would love to see what kind of ideas your readers come up with.

My absolute favorite I have ever seen

it's got some lock picking tools, in case u couldn't tell...

See these too deserve a place in this list...

bookmarked and emailed to my designers =P.
www.tranquilblue.com

Look this: Chocolate Business Cards
http://www.plasticbag.org/archives/2006/01/in_praise_of_chocolate_business_cards/

BusinessCardsExpress

Curious to know what people think of this design. Just was created as a prototype and does not have any client just yet.

"Piano Repair" to be company name. Information to be specific to that company. Services are listed on back of piano (as somewhat seen on the flat unfolded version of card).

Ivan, I love your picks. I actually created a whole bunch of designs for unique business cards online, but I don't know how to export them for others to see. If anyone knows how to do this, please let me know.

Also, is there a market research firm that has survey results on direct mail success rates? Just curious for a postcard mailer. Thanks.

Check this one out:

I definitely have to get a card like this one!

Scotty

does anybody have any idea where i can print business cards like this? i cant find a website that offers cool shapes n materials. ive already have a design. thanks alot guys

i actually went to china last year n saw some clear plastic (pretty good quality) business cards for 5 cents each! pretty unbelievable inexpensive, but i never got them because i didnt have a copy of the design with me. i dont really have a budget, but i def. dont think paying a few hundred bucks to print some business card is worth the price. thank you so much for the info, i jsut want an idea of where to get them.

hi, where can i order that kind of business card

where can i order like this one

http://www.faveup.com/?filter%5Bdesign_type%5D=20

Kind of new, but cool ones.

so, having fallen in love with this card, i'm wondering.. what exactly would i ask for if i wanted to find a printer capable of executing something similar?

Hi, I love all of these ideas thanks very helpful. Now can anyone tell me where I can get something like this printed? Help very stranded.

hi,
do you know what font was used for the elkha logo?

Hi,
I love the work posted...my partner and i are starting an event planning business and would like something new and fresh instead of your ordinary business cards.
Please inform me of how i may place an order.
Thank you,
C'est La Vie

great designs, very creative ideas.

Here is another unique business card example - color business cards on the front with removable labels on the back Business Card Labels

ImageMakerGraphics

I love these ideas for custom cards, but haven't had any luck with finding a company that offers these types of services.

Can anyone share any recommendations?

Lyra Caluag
ColorTree Design

True - Very creative ideas.

The good thing about most of these card designs is that you do not need a "special" printer to achieve most (not all) of the card designs. A good majority of them can be had by working closely with your local commercial printer (whom we will assume has a good relationship with an embossing company and bindery) or perhaps you can find a good die-stamp/embossing company in your area you can work with directly. Most of the designs appear to require die-cut work, embossing, or a more complicated "manual" type finishing process (gluing wool on the card, the clip of hair in a bag, the yarn tied around the card, seeds stuffed in the little envelope, etc...) While the Ideas are Great the materials used are not necessarily unique, so its just a matter of getting the printer, embosser, bindery, and anyone else who will have a hand on the project involved from the get-go.

I would recommend working backwards when using intricate die-cutting and embossing work or any complicated finishing process - sit down with the printer, embosser & bindery and let them know what you are trying to produce, from multi-level die stamping, perforated cards, to pop-up cards, they should let you know what is achievable or not and the huge cost that will unfortunately go along with some of those ideas ; )

Good Luck & Come back and post when you finish with your unique business cards!

ImageMakerGraphics

Thanks for posting this! It gives me inspiration. I'm only a junior in college going for my bachelor's of science in Graphic Design. There is no limit as to how far you can push these designs. It's amazing! Great post.

I was just designing some business cards and hit a creative block. After seeing all these different business card ideas the creative block has turned into a creative flood of idea. Thanks.

Steve S.
www.mind2print.com

this post makes me happy

GREAT BUSINESS CARD DESIGN

I went with a swanky and simple green design with just the logo, address, and URL. No personal information. I ordered the business cards from VistaPrint. They are not as cool as some of the ones on here, but I like them!

Here is another great example of cool identity design: http://creativebits.org/bittersuite_an_example_for_outstanding_identity_design

...I've searched for days on end and all I find are the cheesy sites doing some crappy business cards. I need quality, professional - no I searched for those terms and still only found the cheesy ones - I need to print cards that have class, style, elegance, design. All I see are "Business cards for $3.99!!!" crap.

I have a nice design. I need a printer that can do multiple colors, embossed logo and print it with raised lettering on a nice near black linen paper.

Does anyone know of any awesome print shops for this? I'm looking for serious quality, something a billionaire, king, queen, prince or American Psycho would want.

Very much appreciate the originality illustrated here, and the time taken to share it with everyone, Ivan.

Another site for info on business cards is http://www.BusinessCardDesign.com. It's kind of a clearing house of business card information.

I agree with the previous poster - archmedia, I believe - who commented about the functionality of these business cards. Some of these are really inventive but if you can't store them (to refer to later) they're of very limited use, after the intial "Wow!" reaction.

I like all the creative business cards but you left the coolest one out. Check this site out: http://wallprinting.com. The business card is not shown but you can see that the card does a never ending loop and their business card does the same thing.

Hello, I´m from Brazil. Can you tell me Which material the card Combine different papers" is?- " Combine different papers"
I wanna do de same card for me. I`m a lawyer.
Thanks.

A new and original alternative to paper.
PVC transparent. I think it is very interesting and original this business card.
A new and original alternative to paper.
PVC transparent. I think it is very interesting and original this business card.
I like very much.
It 'just that all the news in this area is shared.

bred from Italy

My current card after I quit smoking recently after my best friend was diagnosed with Cancer :( I think we all need to pause a bit and ponder if really the endless cups of coffe in a smoke filled room during a brainstorming session is really that glam.

I keep these cards rolledup like a cigarette inside a normal Cigarette Box and if someone asks for my card or a smoke I give it to them.

Do you know where I can find the "use fun typography" cards?

you r web says you do business cards. how do i go about having one created and order????