Be sure to test your QR code before you get it printed. I can only get Google Goggles to recognize a black code on a white background. It can't recognize a white code on black, nor any other code color. Same with Optical Reader for Android.
Don't forget an actual written link to your portfolio site as well. Not everyone has a smartphone (I don't for example, so QR codes = :( ), or god forbid the QR code gets scratched or bent/tarnished and the person can't scan it anymore. I like the idea of a QR code, just don't forget to have a physical written-out link to…
Good. I'll leave the background off then. I'm having issues getting a good image anyway. Makes sense. I'm making up a couple more and going to design a personal logo to go with my card that incorporates my initials and my chosen field. Also, I'd like to incorporate a QR code into my card. Would it be best on the back of…
Please drop the gradient, it makes my eyes cry. Look at tutorials online if you're new to this and here's more references for you to gander at: Linkage & more references, simpler design's You still need to apply some basic colour theory if you want it to 'pop' I suggest looking at (Kuler) Color CC 2-3 MAX out of a palette…
Yeah a QR code is cool. Also make sure your card has some white space. I like to write notes on a card to remember our conversation, like where we met, the date, the subject, that kind of thing. Sucks when I get a card made of plastic or all black.
Thanks for the links and the font examples. I've been told I need to change my font but didn't know some fonts were considered "in". ha ha! I'm still blown away by the amount of help I'm receiving, compared to the other site. The backside of the card I thought about using for something but not sure what yet, maybe the QR…
Here's my current design, not to hold it up as perfect or anything, but just as an example. I liked tying into the design on my portfolio site, like coots7 mentioned. QR code, but the url is there too, same reason as Deathstick pointed out. The blurred out bit is my mobile number. I put some skills on the back. This used…
Artsy business cards always have a few key elements 1. Some sort of art or design feature, normally centered or going off an edge the card. Normally you do NOT want this taking up an entire side of a card. It can be as simple as your name or a simple symbol. The clearer and the bolder, the better. 2. Some sort of…