Design Tips

When it comes to your small business, design matters – great design will help your brand stand out on everything from sweatshirts to signage. Whether you’re choosing a business card template or trying to find the perfect font, consider us your partners in small business design. Here, you’ll find design tips and inspiration for marketing materials, as well as advice for working with professional designers.  


Breaking down barriers: An introduction to accessible signage

When establishing your small business as a welcoming operation, it’s important to recognize how accessible signage plays a key role. […]

7 modern business card designs to spark your creativity

There’s nothing quite like giving someone a memorable way to remember you and your business. That’s why choosing unique business […]

Creating the best business cards for your small business

Asking a piece of paper — one often no bigger than several square inches — to represent all that you […]

What we learned: The importance of heritage & a strong brand story

Family businesses are a key part of the small business community. We constantly see small businesses open their doors because […]

How to use the back of business cards: 11 creative design ideas

Your business card contains a lot of essential information about your business. Your logo should be loud and proud on […]

Tips for small business owners when working with designers

We chatted with Tristan LeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for his insights into how small business owners can […]

How to design a great T-shirt

We chatted with TristanLeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for tips on creating impactful T-shirts. Whether for your business […]

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Design inspiration: Stylish business card examples

Creating a business card design that won’t get lost in the shuffle, and that will generate interest in your brand, […]

Business Card Size & Dimension Guide

One Standard Size Standard business cards are 3.5″x 2″ – but have you ever thought about why most cards are exactly that […]

The Business of Colour

What do your colours mean? When you think about a brand, what springs to mind? A logo? Their latest product? […]

Business card design ideas for different industries

We chatted with Mark LaRosa, a Creative Manager at Vista, for his insights on business card design. Read on for […]

Get the look: Next-level product packaging

Packaging is just one part of a cohesive brand experience that can boost credibility across your marketing.

How to design a business card: 10 golden rules

A business card represents the next step in making your small business dream a reality. And for many potential customers, […]

The top 12 easy to read fonts

How important is it to choose the right font for your website? With a legible font, your business’ message comes […]

Attract attention with these signage design tips

We chatted with Tristan LeBreton, Creative Director at 99designs by Vista, for tips on creating stand-out signage. Read on for […]

How to take professional photos at home

There’s a good chance your product and website photography is a customer’s first experience with your business. So the quality […]

Quick Tips to Make Your Brochure Great

Brochures are a perfect choice for saying more about your business. Whether you’re looking to offer more detailed information about […]

The Vistaprint Guide to Sign Design

When it comes to attracting attention for your small business, signs are an effective way to get your message across. […]

How to make a banner for your business

When it comes to promoting your business, your first aim should be to catch the eye of passersby. And when […]

How to design a brochure in 8 steps

Are you ready to take your small business brochure design up a level? After all, you pride yourself on what […]