There is a psychological factor in what you receive from people. In my media lit. class in high school we read a study that discussed a scenario where a person was handed either a cold drink or hot cup of coffee by someone they had never met before. The scenario played out in such a way that the person with the drink would need the other person to hold their drink for a moment. Those asked to hold a cold beverage later described the person as being cold, and those who were asked to hold a hot drink found the person to be warm later on.
Aren't these so cool?
I can not help but assume that his can apply to what kind of business card you are handed when you meet someone. If that person receives a flimsy business card then they would associate you with not being substantial whereas I want them to feel that I am a person of substance. I want to hand them a card that is as sturdy and dependable as I am.
While I was searching for a company with patterned 100lb paper, I came to the conclusion I would simply have to make my own patterned paper. So now I am in the process of making my own pattern on illustrator.
Along the way I discovered several other methods used in creative business cards. One company, called Pure Metal Cards , laser cuts their business cards from sheet metal. I am sure that they give a lasting impression, however at over six hundred dollars for 200 hundred cards, I think I will be sticking with paper. I do really like the idea of a stainless steel card, I am sure if you are handed one you won't want to throw it out, I know I would not!
Keep an eye out for next week's post! It's going to be a sweet one!
like the cards..this is what i want to design Metal business cards same like that..thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed :) Good luck designing
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