| What's the hype about die cut business cards? | | | | city skyline. Even die cut metal business cards are a |
| Smart business owners, job seekers, freelancers, and | | | | reality with virtually unlimited flexibility. |
| designers know that one of the keys to an effective | | | | From simple to ornate it can be done. |
| business card is simply, standing out. | | | | While die cut business cards are virtually guaranteed |
| One of the best ways to do that is by choosing a | | | | to stand out, they can cost anywhere from a little |
| card of an original shape. | | | | extra to a lot extra. It all depends on whether the |
| Think about it: if 9 out of 10 business cards your | | | | shape you're interested is an already existing template |
| prospect receives are the traditional rectangular shape, | | | | or whether it needs to be custom created for you. It's |
| it stands to reason that having an odd shaped | | | | also important to make sure that if you're choosing a |
| business card might earn you a little extra attention. | | | | unique shape, that you don't sacrifice the image you're |
| With that in mind, companies began producing cards in | | | | trying to portray. An attorney, for example, could |
| different shapes and sizes. Some oversized (like | | | | create a business card in the shape of a gavel, but |
| chubby, for example), others undersized (like slim and | | | | that doesn't make it wise. So make sure your decision |
| mini for example), square business cards, and of | | | | is in line with your company image. |
| course, rounded corners. They were different enough | | | | And work with an expert who you are confident can |
| to stand out from traditional cards, but approachable | | | | implement your idea (or his or her own) in a way that's |
| enough for the masses. | | | | sure to garner not only a lot of attention, but a positive |
| But some people like to break out even further from | | | | reaction as well. |
| the mold. | | | | The bottom line is, die cut business cards are but one |
| Enter die cut business cards. An endless opportunity | | | | creative option that exists. Choose it if you're confident |
| for creativity. If you can think it, it can be done. | | | | enough in your concept that it justifies the added time, |
| No matter what industry you're in, a die cut business | | | | expense, and effort. If not, there are so many other |
| card can be made to match it. A hamburger shaped | | | | creative business card shapes, materials, and effects |
| business card for a burger joint... a pipe shaped card | | | | to choose from that me be equally impressive, but |
| for a plumber... a rectangular card with a bite cut out | | | | easier to implement. |
| of it for a bakery (or a dentist!)... a card that looks like a | | | | |