New Business Card
Why a New Card?
When I redesigned my website, I also knew I would need to redesign my business cards to match. Since the design of my last site/card, I have seen a lot of cool cards, and I realized that as a creative I needed even my business card material to be creative, not just classic cardstock.
Meaning of the Red Balloon
As I designed my site, red balloons became a focal element. My balloons are red because I chose red as the primary color in my scheme, and they are completely unrelated to Nena’s 99. I chose the symbol of the balloon because it invokes feelings of childish freedom and imagination, and I belive that much creativity comes from allowing ourselves a bit of childish abandon. A held balloon is as free as it is grounded, and I work in much the same way: I enjoy taking my creativity to new heights, while at the same time practicing consistency and sensibility.
Card Materials
I decided rather quickly that I wanted my card to have an interactive element, which is the function of the red balloon. But I also knew I couldn’t just hand out balloons, so after much comparison shopping I settled on 3.5×2.5″ resealable ClearBags, and clear labels which the local awards/specialty shop Rixstine’s helped me find. Balloons were easily secured at the nearest party shop. All in all, my new business cards cost around $125 for 500 impressions. Not too bad for what should be a more memorable business card!
Making of the Cards
5 comments June 28, 2009
Twitter Guide Book – How To, Tips and Instructions by Mashable
Don’t forget the Twitter Guides I also wrote for beginners! Part 1 and Part 2
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Become a Rockstar in 3 Minutes
In the next three minutes, I’m going to share with you how to become a rockstar. The good news is, you don’t have to play an instrument, sing, or be tight with your local drug dealer. However, by following my plan, you will achieve chart-topping rockstar success.
Rich Claussen, of Bailey Lauerman Advertising Agency in Lincoln, NE, gave the following advice: Put all your eggs in one basket. Find what you love to do, what you have the very DNA to do, and from that realize what people will pay you to do. The “what people will pay you to do” part is what will launch your rockstar career.
The rising rockstars of today have many instruments that can help them achieve success. The modern mixtape should include:
- A résumé to quickly and easily show places you’ve already performed.
- A cell phone allows your manager and fans to easily contact you.
- An e-mail address let’s you correspond with anyone, anywhere, helping you to promote yourself for free.
- A portfolio website or blog is essential for recording previous shows and proving your worth as a rockstar.
Once you’ve built your mixtape, decide where your first gig should be. Even if your eventual goal is a worldwide tour, you have to start somewhere! Your resume is the title track of your mixtape, and is the first thing potential venues hear from you. You may have to perform several places to build up your rockstar status.
While the road the rockstar may not be short, by developing what you love into something people will pay you for, and constantly working to refine your mixtape, you will achieve chart-topping rockstar success.
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Fitness Expert undergoes “The Photoshop Effect”
This woman already works out vigorously, already has a gorgeous body. One of the best videos I’ve seen on the realities of “The Photoshop Effect.”
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