{"id":12493,"date":"2024-11-19T12:58:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T17:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.ca\/hub\/?p=12493"},"modified":"2024-12-09T08:52:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T13:52:11","slug":"business-card-design-trends-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.ca\/hub\/business-card-design-trends-2024","title":{"rendered":"7 top business card design trends in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Based on the up-and-coming business card trends, 2024 is shaping up to be an era of extremes in design. As neutrals trend, so does iridescence. As AI art becomes ubiquitous, traditional illustration is experiencing a comeback. For small business owners, adopting designs from 2024 business card trends offers opportunities to show they\u2019re willing to adapt to the times while firmly communicating where they fall on these wide spectrums. After all, a business card is one of the few pieces of branding that\u2019s handed from person to person. Keep this face-to-face interaction, itself a juxtaposition to the video calls and online messages we typically rely on for business communication, in mind as you find inspiration for your next business card.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"7 top business card design trends\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WEsRRuffjS4?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The top business card design trends for 2024:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#section01\">Sophisticated #basics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section02\">Iridescence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section03\">Bold custom fonts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section04\">Mesmerizing patterns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section05\">Interactive elements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section06\">Printed edge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section07\">Ode to postcard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a look at last year\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/blog\/trends\/business-card-trends-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business card design trends for 2023<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Or view our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/blog\/trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collection of trends predictions over the years<\/a>, picked by the global community of creatives that work with small businesses every year through VistaPrint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section01\">1. Sophisticated #basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2024 business card trends prove basics don\u2019t have to be boring. One of the trends becoming more popular is a minimalist, sophisticated take on basic designs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering, \u201chow is this different from the other minimalist trends we\u2019ve seen?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how: minimalism isn\u2019t one specific aesthetic, but an umbrella term that covers a range of styles that incorporate clean lines, limited color palettes and often, simple geometric shapes. There are unique takes on minimalism trends every few years, and for 2024, it\u2019s focused on neutral colors, plain fonts and lots of negative space. Sophisticated #basics business card designs look simple, but feel elevated in their simplicity. They use soft tones, like mossy greens and light tans. When they use shapes, they\u2019re rounded, soft geometric shapes. Fonts can be serif or sans serif; but no matter what, the text is small because a key component of this trend is significant negative space on each card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701438326\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/original-696009dd450ee691ee4f6d4f529698fe\/original-696009dd450ee691ee4f6d4f529698fe.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"simple white business cards with soft gray text\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16791\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Source: Outer Studio via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/outer\" target=\"_blank\">Dribbble<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cMinimalism is a timeless and influential design approach, focusing on simplicity, clarity, and functionality. The emphasis on flat, simple shapes, limited color palettes, and the use of a single font aligns with the core principles of minimalism. The idea of &#8220;showing less to stand out&#8221; is a powerful concept in a world saturated with information. By carefully selecting and presenting only what is necessary, brands can create a distinctive and memorable identity. It&#8217;s a way to cut through the noise and make a strong, lasting impression.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Megan Morahan, Global Creative Director &#8211; Product Creation &amp; Experience, VistaPrint<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_768\/v1701438550\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-14.48.47\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-14.48.47.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"green and gray business cards with simple fonts\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6142\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/sumaiyaakter33\" target=\"_blank\">Sumaiya Akter via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI love the minimalistic effect you get with simple monochromatic designs, especially when combined with a lux finish like foil or printed edge as it exudes premium.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Candace Farias, Head of NA Category Experience, VistaPrint<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701438866\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/5249\/5249.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"pink and white business cards with embossed logos\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16793\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/angelinmamoshi1\" target=\"_blank\">Angelina Mamoshina via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section02\">2.&nbsp; Iridescence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nostalgia comes up a lot in design trend discussions, and 2024 business card trends are no exception. Millennial nostalgia, and the question of whether millennials are the last nostalgic generation (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/blog\/logo-branding\/nostalgic-branding\/\" target=\"_blank\">they aren\u2019t<\/a>), is one of the likely drivers behind our next trend \u2013 Iridescent business cards. Who could forget the rush of finding a holographic Pokemon card in a booster pack?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_657\/v1701439256\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-14.56.54\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-14.56.54.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"holographic business card with matte engraved text\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6151\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/mhmmadjunaid\" target=\"_blank\">M.Junaid via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701439260\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-14.57.17\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-14.57.17.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"rainbow holographic business cards with bold white text\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16795\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/171299173\/Digital-Studio-Branding-Brand-Identity-Branding\" target=\"_blank\">multiple owners via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>This trend embraces chaos and striking colors. Mix and matching energetic bright colors paired with energetic typography create a fun \u201cmore is more\u201d feel. Layering elements and a common color palette help unify the design. What I like is that this trend celebrates creativity, individuality and expressive aesthetics through statement colors, color techniques and maximalist embellishments. It\u2019s offbeat and encourages an anything goes mindset.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Megan Morahan, Global Creative Director &#8211; Product Creation &amp; Experience, VistaPrint<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701439699\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-15.04.10-edited\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-15.04.10-edited.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"light-colored, pink and white holographic business cards\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6159\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/mhmmadjunaid\" target=\"_blank\">M. Junaid via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701439709\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/4dd570f4-3cb1-4955-aaeb-7faf5a423b46-edited\/4dd570f4-3cb1-4955-aaeb-7faf5a423b46-edited.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"multiple images of ridged, reflective business cards in shades of maroon\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6161\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/ianrobertdouglas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ian Douglas<\/a> by 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section03\">3. Bold custom fonts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing a custom font is one way to convey your brand\u2019s personality while guaranteeing you have something truly unique. This trend embraces that concept, but in a very specific way. In 2024, brands will continue showcasing their boldness and bravery by making <strong>bold<\/strong> custom fonts the focal point of their business cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom font design is graphic design applied to text. In a custom font, design choices like shapes, kerning and scale communicate a brand\u2019s personality, whether that\u2019s edgy or mellow, exclusive or available to all. In the business card designs we\u2019re seeing, contrast is key to making a bold font even bolder. These fonts don\u2019t necessarily need to be complex-looking\u2014they are just as effective when simple and straightforward. However, a bold custom font, uniquely crafted to fit your brand identity, is a great way to create something instantly recognizable and memorable for your business card. It can also act as your logo, eliminating the need to have both a logo and a font designed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440051\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/598eeddf6a295bb1ab67107480e7000d-edited\/598eeddf6a295bb1ab67107480e7000d-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"pink and purple tye-dye inspired business card with a large, centralized white letter A\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6170\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/tomappleton\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Appleton via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440224\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_66941247-edited\/attachment_66941247-edited.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"three-colored business card featuring a large letter F and custom font\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6179\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/brandsmithery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">: : scott : : <\/a>via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440064\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-15.13.12-edited\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-15.13.12-edited.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"orange and gray business cards with large black text\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6172\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/nanniehamilton\" target=\"_blank\">Nannie Hamilton via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440241\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/d7cdd136-47e5-417b-a35e-c0e77f781079-edited\/d7cdd136-47e5-417b-a35e-c0e77f781079-edited.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"white business card with green text in a custom font\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6181\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/3411358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bojana. <\/a>via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section04\">4. Mesmerizing patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like we mentioned in the intro, 2024\u2019s business card trends can feel like they contrast each other. On the one hand, we\u2019ve got designs that embrace neutral colors and simple fonts. On the other hand, we\u2019ve got designs that lure the viewer into a labyrinth of pattern and color. Businesses who want to stand out as forward-thinking or complex can choose cards that feature mesmerizing patterns simulating movement through closely packed lines and high contrast color palettes. These designs demand the viewer\u2019s attention and encourage the viewer to spend a little more time with it, which can be perfect for a business that appeals to consumers\u2019 need to explore and understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through their optical illusions, many of these designs create depth. On a flat business card surface, this depth is intriguing and unexpected. This points to one of the themes playing out in design right now\u2014a move away from predictability. As AI art, a medium that can only produce according to the data sets it\u2019s been trained on, becomes more prominent, designers are highlighting the kind of work that only humans can create. Sure, AI can create a complex geometric pattern, but can it use the pattern to intrigue a human viewer?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440396\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/4909bae44df2bae021f23b8e5bf87e04\/4909bae44df2bae021f23b8e5bf87e04.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"three business cards featuring wavy, uneven orange checkerboard patterns; one white, one pink and one green\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6187\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/other-studio\" target=\"_blank\">Other Studio via Dribbble<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440533\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/daf536d9dfd4959ac41bd64b29714cbe\/daf536d9dfd4959ac41bd64b29714cbe.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"white and pale pink business card featuring an intricate pattern design\n\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16799\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/doe_eyed\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Nyffeler via Dribbble<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_100169346\/attachment_100169346.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"all-black matte business card with a pattern made of glossy triangles\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16801\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/hypdesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HYP Design<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440701\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_146524293-edited\/attachment_146524293-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"all-white business card with an embossed circular design and black text\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6198\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/bygoce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goce Veleski<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section05\">5. Interactive elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Business cards featuring interactive designs are becoming popular as we head toward 2024. This is another example of modern meets traditional: business cards, a low-tech, simple way of exchanging business information, are increasingly incorporating interactive elements into the design such as QR codes or NFC (Near Field Communication) chips, to bring them to life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The humble QR code has certainly had its moment over the last couple of years. But using one on your business card design isn&#8217;t just about giving the recipient another avenue to reach your website or contact you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A QR code on a business card can take the viewer anywhere. From your social media profiles or \u2018About Us\u2019 page, to a piece of bespoke content explaining your brand origin story or your latest product, the possibilities are endless. Leveraging the Interactive elements trend on your business card is an opportunity to create a more comprehensive brand experience by showing the viewer more of what makes your business unique and special \u2013 despite them only walking away with a tiny piece of paper in their hand.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440887\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-15.26.50-edited\/Bildschirmfoto-2023-12-01-um-15.26.50-edited.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"colorblock business card with a solid black side and white text\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16803\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/charlesscottce\" target=\"_blank\">Charlesco Scottce via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2560,h_1601\/v1701441070\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/9a195602-f599-4e31-87f3-a938cd9f17a5-edited\/9a195602-f599-4e31-87f3-a938cd9f17a5-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\" red and white business cards with text and QR codes\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6218\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/yaseenart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YaseenArt<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701440897\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/dc9a97ed-a498-4228-9d6b-7b65a03b263f-edited\/dc9a97ed-a498-4228-9d6b-7b65a03b263f-edited.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"uniquely shaped business card featuring an edged top and cutout squares\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16805\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/terrybogard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terry Bogard<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441057\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_69171166-edited\/attachment_69171166-edited.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"blue and white business card with a QR code\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16807\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/ellegfxdesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ElleGFXs via 99designs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section06\">6. Printed edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Refreshing your business card design doesn\u2019t always have to mean a complete overhaul \u2013 sometimes all it takes a little pop of color. Another business card design trend that\u2019s gaining popularity as we head into 2024 is printed edge cards. These cards, which are generally printed on thicker-than-average cardstock, leverage unexpected pops of color along their edges as a simple, but effective, way to help your business card stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they\u2019re on thick stock, these business cards naturally feel more high-end than their thinner counterparts. Similarly to the sophisticated basics trend, they play with the concept of \u2018quiet luxury\u2019, an aesthetic that\u2019s becoming popular as more conspicuous displays of wealth fall out of favor during challenging economic times. A business card with a printed edge design can work your brand\u2019s main color into an otherwise neutral design, like a yellow edge to a white card. It can create contrast, and when you opt for a metallic or glittery edge, provide a quiet peek of opulence without going overboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group Tip-photo_headline\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to make these marketing trends your own?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Tip-photo_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:98%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Why not see what your own business cards could look like with a pop of color along their edges? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.ca\/business-cards\/painted-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out our painted edge business cards now.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441274\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/9033348997149.560c6a5a4a43e-edited\/9033348997149.560c6a5a4a43e-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"stacks of dark business cards with gold metallic edges\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6228\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/pxlbx\" target=\"_blank\">Pixelbox via Behance<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441262\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_118571069-edited\/attachment_118571069-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"black business card with a light blue logo and edges that match the logo color\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6226\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/2996324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TanLearn<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThese cards stand out at any angle and add a surprising yet lasting impact. The striking bold colors add dimension to the cards design, and when stacked together turn heads.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Candace Farias, Head of NA Category Experience, VistaPrint<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441475\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/4a82beed-74c0-4fa4-a033-12a5f518154b-edited\/4a82beed-74c0-4fa4-a033-12a5f518154b-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"black business card with gold text and a gold printed edge\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6235\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/ultrastjarna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ultrastjarna<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_636\/v1701441457\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/93e8a3f0-201e-455b-9176-2189be89f6de\/93e8a3f0-201e-455b-9176-2189be89f6de.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"black business card featuring red and blue text and a red edge\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6233\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/ultrastjarna\" target=\"_blank\">ultrast<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/ultrastjarna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">j<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/ultrastjarna\" target=\"_blank\">arna<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section07\">7. An ode to postcards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While some designers are creating high-tech, futuristic business cards, others are going old-school leaning into a more lo-fi, handcrafted look with our next business card trend: postcard-inspired business cards. Because this trend plays with traditional and throw-back aesthetics, it\u2019s a great choice for vintage shops, neighborhood retailers, service providers who aim to communicate a sense of \u201cold-fashioned values\u201d and any business that has a history to celebrate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hallmark of this trend is a full image on one side of the card and all its owner\u2019s contact information on the other side. By taking up an entire side with an image, rather than a small logo or name, it makes the card feel like a tiny piece of art, rather than strictly a business accessory. Not only does this grab a viewer\u2019s attention; it makes them less likely to discard it. Businesses can take this sense of creating a shareable piece of art in a variety of directions, like a line drawing of their shop\u2019s exterior or a lush portrait of the brand\u2019s mascot. The postcard can be simple or ornate, such as a coffee shop choosing a minimalist representation of coffee and pastries, or an architect designing a business card that features a home\u2019s blueprints.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441691\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/attachment_49852355-edited\/attachment_49852355-edited.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"pastel-colored scene of a storefront\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6244\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/nickterry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nick Terry<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441907\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/07461d81-e8b6-4aa7-8471-3bc7024af51c-edited\/07461d81-e8b6-4aa7-8471-3bc7024af51c-edited.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"gold geometric design on a black business card\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-16809\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/coricdesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coric design<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_768\/v1701441676\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/d96492c1-6bf4-4766-9dac-c77fdce9da31-edited\/d96492c1-6bf4-4766-9dac-c77fdce9da31-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"line illustration style business card featuring a woman with a flower wreath made of her hair\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6242\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/moxiemason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moxie Mason<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/v1701441926\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/d2011236-0785-4104-90d7-3f9d7c91a4e5-edited\/d2011236-0785-4104-90d7-3f9d7c91a4e5-edited.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"business card featuring an illustration of a dog\" class=\"wp-post-12493 wp-image-6253\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.ca\/profiles\/moxiemason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moxie Mason<\/a> via 99designs by Vista<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embrace 2024 business card trends with custom design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you prepare your next business card order, think about what you want to communicate through design. As a brand, who are you? Are you the same brand you were in 2023, or is a rebrand part of your plan for 2024? With a clear vision of how you want to present your brand and connect with prospective customers and collaborators, see if any of 2024\u2019s business card trends inspire a design that communicates this vision. Looking for more business card inspiration? Check out our business cards page to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group Tip-photo_headline\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to make these trends your own?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Tip-photo_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:98%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.ca\/business-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom business card designs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Based on the up-and-coming business card trends, 2024 is shaping up to be an era of extremes in design. 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