Speaking of business cards...

Print the front on a clear plastic card only, then you will be able to see through the back due to the fact that it is translucent. That would also make for a pretty neat business card, but make sure the plastic is pretty thick.

[QUOTE=Jm12Mc2]Print the front on a clear plastic card only, then you will be able to see through the back due to the fact that it is translucent. That would also make for a pretty neat business card, but make sure the plastic is pretty thick.[/QUOTE]

hmmm, idea noted. But it doesn't give the effect I want of looking from behind the letters (not just a reverse of the front's image). Plus I'm sure clear plastic cards are gonna cost WAY more than I want to pay.


[QUOTE=thehermit]My point was that the text on the reverse is illegible due to it being reversed this is only compounded by you having the rays further obscuring the reverse text. The question is why? I understand the need to offer something different from the norm, but it seems a little odd in this format. I just fail to see the logic in the reverse side.[/QUOTE]

Well, I probably could have understood the point without you having to be rude. But no worries. It's no skin of my nose.

I can see your point of view...my only question is; why does everything have to be "logical"?

None-the-less, I do appreciate the input, from everybody. Thanks.

I can see your point of view...my only question is; why does everything have to be "logical"?

Why? Because this isn't art int the sense of whipping out a canvas and painting whatever you damn please. You're making a business card, which is something that has one singe specific purpose: to convey information such as your name and contact information, as well as what you do, etc.

People need the info, they could probably care less about your design. The design will do nothing more than make them go, "Oh, that's cute." But they take the card to look at the info. And to keep the info. If the business card doesn't do that properly then it's not doing its job and hence you are wasting money on something that is not increasing your business's success or productivity or what have you.

It's just like webdesign. You can make a design and you can go as nuts as you want to with it but you have to be able to accomplish the goals of webdesign that greatly contribute to the success of a website (i.e. how long does it take your site to load? Is it viewable both in IE and in standard-conforming browsers? etc)

With a business card you are trying to sell something, be it a service or a product or even an idea. You can put naked pictures of Drew Carey on it if you want. It doesn't matter. If it sells, then it is a success. If it doesn't sell for whatever reason then it is a failure.

I have to agree with Outpatient. The reversed idea is really good, i've seen so many cards that are plain or have just text on the back, it kind of a dissapointment. If i picked up this card I would remember it, and is that not the point.

[QUOTE=supahsekzy]Why? Because this isn't art int the sense of whipping out a canvas and painting whatever you damn please. ...[/QUOTE]

Right off the bat I don't agree with your statement. I say it is art and it certainly can be whatever I damn well please. Can't it?

Now if you guys are saying it's not smart to do it this way, and more people would find the card useful if I were to make it more traditional or "logical" in design, then that's fine...say that. But don't say I can't do whatever I damn well please...because I can. Anybody can. Are you not free to do whatever you damn well please when designing your own business cards? Alright then.

Again thanks to everybody for the input. Just because I have a problem with someone telling me what I can and can't do doesn't mean I don't appreciate everyone's time. Thanks.

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serialjunkie, thanks for that. That's the reaction I'm hoping to get, and has been the reaction I've been getting from most people. But I need to hear from the people that don't like it as well. I'd like to at least mull over the arguments that say this design is a bad idea. It's always good to contemplate all sides of an issue before making a decision.

[QUOTE=Outpatient] But I need to hear from the people that don't like it as well. I'd like to at least mull over the arguments that say this design is a bad idea. It's always good to contemplate all sides of an issue before making a decision.[/QUOTE]

What I don’t like about it is its not uplifting… In my opinion I think that’s a bad way to go especially when you’re giving it to someone who you hope will hire you.

It has this sorrowful / mourning purple color with a name like outpatient and has OIC nice and bold in a font that looks kind of outdated. It doesn’t really work with what you’re doing at in the back because that’s far from traditional. The colorful lines for some reason remind me of a circus tent but that’s irrelevant. That’s completely subjective.

I think you have a nice layout though. The text seems to play nice with all the other text. A little cramped but I think its ok.

Crap, another guy arguing with critiques.

You don't have to take their advice, but for the sake of us all - STFU. Take it or leave it, there is no sense in arguing over their opinion of your work and business efficiency.

Nos.

I find it pretty funny that you post on a forum for advice or critique maybe, and when people give you just that you don't agree with it.
The things everybody pointed out are well arguemented and not just flaming, just cool down a bit.

About the card, I don't think it would work well... because of the reversed text but also colorwise. I don't think the colors are very pleasing, it just doesn't really scream professional to me.

And supahsekzy, you were totally right when you stated cards are for the information, not only for looks. You give the card to people that you've met, you don't spread them out by airplane. The people will mostly remember you from the conversation you had with them, and they will look for your card. It doesn't have to be blue/pink/yellow to stand out, just make sure you convince them of your business and make sure your card looks ok. Not screamy and weird.