Impressive Business Cards from Around The Globe
With all the competition out there and only one chance to make a great first impression, this is where an amazing business card makes all the difference. Your business card is not only an official representation of your brand, but a gateway to infinite marketing, sales, and even career opportunities. Nevertheless, if your business card is generic-looking and dull, it can only speak so much of your company’s – or personal – image.
Business cards can range from standard sizes to custom shapes, cuts and finishes. An eye-catching design that truly complements your brand is the key. To give you a shot of business cards design inspiration, here are some clever and creative business card designs that we’ve found online from all over the world:
France
Concrete Business Card by Murmure
By using an unconventional material, these concrete business cards play on notions of scale and highlight their typography and tactile elements. This card style may be an unusual choice to bring to networking events but it’ll no doubt be a conversation starter.
Brazil
Cheese Grater Business Card for Bon Vivant Cheese Store
The Brazil-based cheese shop’s business card is the perfect blend of branding, function, and design. Ad Agency JWT created these mini cheese graters with a protective sleeve, but make sure not to place them in your back pocket as an added precaution.
Spain
Marbled Paper Business Card by Mubien Studio for Charly Gusto
According to Mubien Studio, the marbled paper texture is handmade in Spain and has “40 different business cards models using a different portion of the paper for each card.”
Canada
Maxime Archambault’s Personal Business Card
Achambault calls it a summer business card but we like to call it a candy wonderland. Done in gradient hues of pink and green, the backs of the business cards together form one big bubbly pattern.
Portugal
Lara Luis’s Personal Business Card
This illustrator’s business card is all sorts of modern, quirky, and playful. It shows the artist’s individual style and personality without sacrificing professionalism. Besides, we think that anyone who places #INEEDAJOB on their business card has quite an impressive sense of verve and confidence!
Poland
Marcin Usarek’s Personal Business Card
In his portfolio describing this card, Usarek mentioned that “every designer knows that the preparation of a business card for yourself is a challenge.” The innovative use of plywood on the card and its minimalist style instantly conveys the owner’s bold design philosophies, which makes a striking first impression on clients who are looking for exactly that.
Netherlands
Musical Comb Business Card by Fabio Milito for MODhair
This Rome rock ‘n roll themed hair salon’s need for a groovy business card was inspired by a musicbox comb. MODhair’s comb shaped card untangles a rock theme when rubbed by a fingernail.
South Korea
Self-Optometry Business Cards by Black Pearl Creative for Myung Dong Opticians
If ever you’re in need of an eye exam stat, these self-checking optometry business cards are the answer. Style and function meet for a business card that speaks volumes for its brand.
Worldwide
Lego is one of the world’s most renowned brands and pop culture icons and their business card is not only remarkable, but it is also the best example of taking the most recognizable aspect of a brand and translating it to your card. By using mini-figures, Lego takes personalize business cards to a whole new level.
