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William Wortman Veteran user Omaha, NE 301 Posts |
Here is a idea for a business card.
http://willam88.deviantart.com/art/my-bu......61983006 Let me know what you think. William |
sherifmayika New user Cochin, Kerala 96 Posts |
There is some problem of readability. A white text on a light background is less readable. In print it may be more problem. Try changing the typography. Instead of Sans family font(Times) try more easily readable font. a corporate font would be great.
Don't you want to associate the person with the business card? Use your photo. The over all design is not well balanced. |
Benji Bruce Special user 930 Posts |
I suggest you watch this... (take notes)
"Joel Bauer-your business card is crap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YBxeDN4tbk |
William Wortman Veteran user Omaha, NE 301 Posts |
After uploading it the background color did seem a lot off and hard to read the font. Here is a better background.
http://willam88.deviantart.com/art/Busin......61992114 |
sherifmayika New user Cochin, Kerala 96 Posts |
Try these fonts
http://dzineblog.com/2009/08/15-extremel......nts.html |
sherifmayika New user Cochin, Kerala 96 Posts |
Benji Bruce,
your card is great |
lou serrano Special user Los Angeles, CA 671 Posts |
Benji knows what he's talking about when it comes to marketing your magic business.
Lou Serrano |
TheMagicianGuide New user Wheat Ridge Colorado 90 Posts |
Try turning the card vertical . . . that way it might "frame" your logo and you could break up the info above and below the logo . . . just an idea . . .
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
I am a professional Graphic Designer and Illustrator as well as a magician. Allow me to give a few pointers if I can. it would be my pleasure to do so. Some of this has already been stated, but I will try and give you as much insight as I can.
- the darker blue still does not work. It does allow for the white (knock out type) to read better, but now you have a problem with the black. Black type on a dark background usually does not read well due to not enough contrast. - The usage of the "bracket" lines around different areas is not needed and tends to crowd the design. If it is not serving a purpose, then it is best to leave it out. Simplifying it by removing these elements will allow for a stronger design. - I am not liking the "serif" font used in knock out text. It tends to be much hader to read when it is reversed out. Serif fonts usually work much better when used on lighter backgrounds or when the text they are used in is a darker color. Serif fonts tend to also not print to well when reversed out (white)O as the fine serifs tend to "fill in". - I also feel their is no higherarchy in the design. This simply means everything is screaming for the same attention as opposed to the viewer seeing the name first and then the other information. Part of this is because now your dark logo on the dark field is being lost. The white text is being seen first. If you ask me, I think your logo and then tagline should be the most prominant elements. - The logo needs some work. I think part of it is the fact that it is trying to do too much. The mark itself (graphic) is pretty cool and I actually like it. However, trying to cram your name next to each initial I think doesn't work well. also, the tagline is really lost completely and is way too small in scale. I do not think you need to have your name spelled out right next to each initial. I would use the graphic and then under the graphic have it type set as "The Magic of William Wortman. " Then under this (smaller font) can be your tagline. It would make it much cleaner and read a lot better. I do hope this helps. Kyle
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ddeckmann Loyal user Paraguay 202 Posts |
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On 2010-04-25 22:17, Benji Bruce wrote: Joel Bauer has the kind of humor I have I've just LOL... and he's right! |
mtpascoe Inner circle 1932 Posts |
Your tagline is great, "A Blueprint for a great evening". Why don't use a silhouette of yourself in a blueprint style? In fact, make the entire business as if it was a blueprint.
PM me if you need help with it. |
Benji Bruce Special user 930 Posts |
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On 2010-05-12 13:47, mtpascoe wrote: that's a great idea |
mtpascoe Inner circle 1932 Posts |
I designed a card for you if you are interested. It's almost done. I am putting the finishing touches to it.
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Before retiring into magic, my career was in the printing business. You NEVER use white as a "dropout" or "surprint" on a light colored background. Similarly you never use black on a dark red or blue background. If the reader has to strain to read, he/she won't bother. Most folks don't take typography seriously enough, but it's an art, craft and science. Selecting the correct typefaces for your message is an extremely important aspect of your ad, and your business card is an ad. Find a font that fits your message, brush, brody, for light, comical stuff, serif, or "Roman" typefaces for more serious, and sans serif like ariel, for easier reading in smaller type sizes. Take the time to look at all the typefaces offered in your "Word" programs, then try them out with your message. It's a long process, but you can do it yourself if you really want to achieve the most personel message you can. Hope this helps.....best, bob
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Christian Illusionist Special user Ohio (currently located in Missouri) 503 Posts |
I have a friend who made his living branding the name and image of business owners.
He always suggested to them that somewhere (either on the back or the front), they have their picture on their card. Why? Because we are trained to remember pictures, and people will throw away 90% of the business cards they're given, but usually retain those with a picture longer. Also, I could be given your card and then sit right next to you and never know you were there. What good is a name if I don't know the face that goes with it? However, if I've seen your photo, I'm more likely to remember the face than the name, and if I can't remember it, I'll still know I'm looking at that, 'magic guy' when I see him. I can't tell you how often I've recognized one of his clients and told someone what they did for a living, because I remembered their face from the picture on their card.
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lou serrano Special user Los Angeles, CA 671 Posts |
Christian Illusionist,
Your comment is right on target and anyone looking to design a new business card would do well to heed your advice. Lou Serrano |
Goofy Gideon New user 5 Posts |
I am not a fan of service lists. When people ask for your card, they have seen what you can do and will probably hire you for a similar situation.
From the types of events you listed I think it would be more appropriate to have two cards: 1) Magic That Pays For Itself - The Ultimate Business To Business Magician, and 2) A Magic Experience Your Friends Will Never Forget. You don't have to use the exact words. The point is when I see that card I think "cute." I do not think "I need this guy entertaining at my trade show," or "My friends/family are going to flip out when they see this." Focus your efforts to maximize your results. |
Christian Illusionist Special user Ohio (currently located in Missouri) 503 Posts |
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On 2010-05-27 13:34, lou serrano wrote: Thanks! I appreciate your seconding the opinion...I just wish the idea was an original one and that I was that good at marketing on my own. Kyle
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