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By: EricThriller

EricThriller — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:47 +0000

LOL. This is crap. Not everybody in the creative field has that kind of technology, nor do they want it. In my opinion I believe everybody should keep up with the times, but in all reality it’s not possible. Some people are making a killing with their well polished traditional ways. So to say business cards are “dead” is garbage. They will always be around in one shape or form. Just because you can have it on a screen doesn’t make it manditory or even depending on the individual, the smart thing to do. A lot of people love having the power of a business card in there hands. So for people who are bloating about the traditional ways of business cards and demo reels are”DEAD” think again.

P.S. Go read a book.

By: John Kostrzewski

John Kostrzewski — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:28:17 +0000

I don’t think people are against tactile design. I think that people are trying to streamline their business as much as possible, cutting out as much overhead costs as they can even if that means cutting out business cards in favor of digital means.

I do agree they make the process of exchanging contact information much easier, and they help out the print design industry as well.

Thanks for your comment, Aaron!

By: aaron

aaron — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:00:49 +0000

As a designer for print and motion, I still can’t understand why so many in this day and age are so against tactile design. I personally love designing for print, and biz cards are a great way to experiment and do something cool without any client restrictions. I run a studio, and when three of our team have a meeting with 4 people from the client team we need to leave cards so everyone knows who’s who. We’re not going to sit there while 7 people spend the time typing in eachothers info to a phone. And why would you want a bunch of random emails and phone numbers cluttering up your phone anyway? I’m well under 40, and I’m not looking forward to the day when everything we view, share, and design is on a glowing screen.

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By: Paweł P.

Paweł P. — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:20:13 +0000

@John – “Are Business Cards Dead?” I don’t think so, but I admit
that I haven’t since 3 years, anyone :) Ah …

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:14:50 +0000

Excellent point. I have a surprising amount of clients who ARE web-illiterate. Word of mouth has been my biggest advocate by far. Word of mouth is generated both by handing out a business card so there is a tangible aspect, but moreso by putting out quality work that people remember.

Not to toot my own horn too much, but as a non-Facebooker, Twitter minimalist, and only just now develooping a web presence after ten years of business (yeah, I know, I know), I can say with confidence that traditional marketing such as business cards and word of mouth are not dead and are still a great way to do business!

By: Evan Jerkunica

Evan Jerkunica — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:44:50 +0000

Whatever I think will work best with the perspective client ^_^ It’s really up to them.

I will typically email the portion of my portfolio that will best sell me to my client.

I will be putting a few pieces/case studies up on http://www.litup.com on Tuesday afternoon, complete with client testimonials.

By: John Kostrzewski

John Kostrzewski — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:24:02 +0000

You make very good points here, Michael.

There are those who are “technically illiterate” who will always need some form of physical media to remember you by, and I’m glad you mentioned the point that they will add your information at their leisure. I, personally, hate being rushed. I will put information into my phone, contacts, etc. when I feel like it; and sometimes I’m too much in a hurry to do so. A card would be the perfect way to get that information and enter when I have more time.

Thanks for your comment!

By: John Kostrzewski

John Kostrzewski — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:17:25 +0000

Thank you for the response from the graphic design industry! It would seem a perfect platform to both show off your skills and get your contact info out there. Just curious, as a graphic designer do you present your work with an online or offline digital portfolio or do you use a paper portfolio?

By: Evan Jerkunica

Evan Jerkunica — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:13:13 +0000

Business cards are incredibly effective…esp. as a graphic designer marketing to non-graphic designers. It gives you a chance to show off your skills and create an impression.

By: Michael Veniez

Michael Veniez — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:56:47 +0000

I think the business card should be viewed as a calling card. “I am so & so, here is my card.”
In some situations it elevates your professional image above the herd. I know of a lot of people, even under 40, who are either too busy to become as technically literate as some others and rely on assistants to do emailing, web surfing, etc… or just not interested. At their leisure they will put the info from your card into their smart phone and it will then become another marketing tool by reminding them of your previous meeting.