Question 1

What is a standard business card size?

Accepted Answer

Different countries use different standards for the size of a business card, but they are all relatively similar in overall size and proportion. In the U.S. and Canada, for example, the standard business card size is 3.5 inches by 2 inches (89 x 51 millimeters). This is similar in size to credit cards or identification cards by design. This way, a business card will tuck conveniently into a wallet for safekeeping.

Question 2

What is the size of a business card in pixels?

Accepted Answer

When designing a U.S. or Canadian standard business card, your full card should be 1050 by 600 pixels, at a resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch). This is higher than the standard web resolution of 72 dpi, meaning that you can't simply save an image you like from the internet and turn it into a business card. Because printers use higher resolution, any image taken directly from the internet at only 72 dpi will appear blurred when you print it.

Question 3

What’s the ratio of a business card?

Accepted Answer

The design ratio for a U.S. or Canadian standard business card is 1.75 to 1. One way to visualize this is to think of movies. This ratio is similar to the widescreen format of most contemporary movies. This means your business card will have a rectangular layout, which you can orient as either a wide or a tall card.

Question 4

What are the popular business card ideas?

Accepted Answer

Your business card layout can take any format you want. But, sometimes, it's beneficial to take advantage of popular design trends and layouts. Not only can this update your business card, but it also demonstrates market awareness. Here are a few that are currently popular: Name card: This is similar to a business card in that it provides contact info. But the name card is primarily identifying a person, not the person and their job (or employer). Such cards feature bold, creative treatments of your name intended to grab attention, with smaller details like contact information given less priority. Appointment card: Like a standard business card, an appointment card lists your name, your occupation, your employer or company, and any relevant contact information. However, it often includes space to write down the details of an appointment or meeting, usually on the reverse side of the card. This helps set up meetings as follow-ups to conversations when exchanging business cards makes sense. Retro card: This is a business card with a throwback style to decades past. Rather than glossy, high-resolution images, these designs feature patterns and typefaces that we associate with older products (unlike the clean, sharp typefaces we often see on contemporary brands). These cards often use textured or colored paper that distinguishes them from the harsh white paper of standard business cards.

Question 5

How do I make a business card with a photo?

Accepted Answer

To make a business card with a photo of yourself, you'll need an image with a high enough resolution for print (300 dpi). Then head over to Shutterstock Editor, and choose "business card" as image size. From there, you can browse the Shutterstock library for high-resolution images and then arrange them in the Editor template. Once done, upload your photo into Editor, and place it in the area of your choice in your design.

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