Interior Design Business Card Ideas 2022
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Interior design business cards. If you do any kind of in-person networking then you need them, and this covers almost all of us unless you only do e-design or home décor blogging. So if you’re setting up your Interior design business and doing your own branding, then having business card inspiration and tips will help move this project along for you.
I’ll admit I have conflicting feelings about designing business cards. It’s kind of a love-hate situation. I’ve historically spent way too much time designing my own cards, obsessing over every. last. detail. Only to then rebrand or some such after a while.
I’ve done a lot of graphic design and branding for myself over the years, and if I had to do it over again, I’d give myself a finite amount of time to come up with something, get them printed, and then move on to another task that actually moves the needle more like finding new client leads.
That being said, I do think business cards and branding are a good project to DIY. Save your funds for other parts of your business that you should emphatically NOT diy like your design contracts, website privacy policies, and other legal documents.
But that didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying going down the business card rabbit hole on Pinterest for this post, checking out some amazing options and ideas.
So on that note, let’s take a look at some card inspiration. I picked cards that have impact but aren’t too elaborate or expensive to print because I thought that would be the most relevant. Also, they aren’t all specific to interior design or architecture. I don’t know about you, but I often prefer to find inspiration outside of the field and then re-work it in a new way.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Interior Design Business Card Inspiration
Tips for Creating Your Business Cards
Online Printer Recommendations
Bold yet simple using just text and color! Zebra Press | Etsy
I like the minimalist front combined with the watercolor pattern on the back. The Denizen
Bold and graphic - imagine this template swapped out in your brand colors. Velve | Etsy
I love the font and layout on this vertical card and the paper texture adds interest. Peter Print
These blue-green and pastel colors and soft, organic shapes are beautiful. Creative Market
Imagine this tea bag redesigned as a beautiful business card with a similar graphic pattern. Grice Grove Gift Boxes
This monochromatic color scheme and the botanical illustration has a playful and slightly retro feel. Zazzle
Metallic ink makes this elegant font and logo pop. Go for even more impact with a jewel-toned paper color. Studio Orphea | Etsy
I love contour line drawings and this floral is perfect. Zazzle
Here’s another line drawing example that was sketched by designer Rebecca Goddard. RG Daily
The earthy watercolors bleeding off the edge make this card both understated and a stand out. Designs For Makers | Etsy
This soft landscape collection is organic and versatile. Creative Market
Tips for Creating Your Interior Design Business Cards
Here are some tips for approaching designing and printing your business cards. I'm emphasizing time-saving and efficient ways to go about it so you don't spend to much time on it.
Again, I’ve been there and I don’t recommend. We as designers love obsessing over stuff like this - it’s part of what makes us good designers. However, getting too hung up on this type of project doesn’t earn us a gold star in the “best-use-of-time” department.
Much as we like to think this kind of thing is really important, it’s not that crucial. I would argue that you don’t even need a card for a while if you don’t want, although if you’re doing a lot of in-person networking for client lead generation, you’ll for sure want to have cards to hand out.
So here are my suggestions to help you move through this project efficiently with a beautiful result:
Business Card Production
Pick out a template at a one-stop-shop like Moo, VistaPrint, Zazzle etc. Customize it and they will print it for you. This route will likely be the most error-proof, have the least friction, and quickest turn-around.
Buy a template package on Creative Market , Etsy, or similar. Personalize it, submit the file to a printer, and done.
Get more creative but still simple by starting with a business card template in Canva. Download it and send to your printer-of-choice or have it printed directly via Canva, although I’ve never used their printing services.
Go full on custom DIY design in Adobe Illustrator
or InDesign
No matter who you use as a printer, you will need to spec the paper type and weight. Consider getting samples if possible.
Design Tips For Business Cards
Less is more. Keep it simple. You don’t need a whole lot going on on your card, just what’s most relevant. Resist the urge to print a dissertation about your business on it.
Readability is key! Make sure the fonts you choose are legible. Make sure your print size is legible. Stick with the recommended margin size for your text. Space your lines accordingly. Also consider paper texture for legibility.
TEST PRINT. Print your design on your printer at 100% to check for #1-2 above before submitting to the actual printer company.
I recommend a matte finish. It often looks better and you’ll be able to write on it whereas a shiny surface might smear.
Online Printer Recommendations
With these printer recommendations, you can submit your own design for printing or use one of their many business card templates.
After exploring different options both locally and online, my go-to is Moo Printers. I sort of think of Moo as “for designers by designers.” Not that lots of non-designers don’t use Moo as well - of course. But in general, if you’re more concerned with the details and options, I think you will be happy with them.
Other options include Vistaprint and Zazzle. Vistaprint is a popular option and I've had success with them too. Zazzle was new to me until this post, but I saw a lot of designs by them I liked on Pinterest.
So those are my business card tips and inspo. If you have any more questions about DIYing your interior design business cards, leave me a comment below.
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