Here we showcase our favourite cards from the last 30 days, each the result of our free design service.
No two people or businesses are alike. We've created artwork for tens of thousands of customers and have never come across two organisations whose requirements are identical. We don’t rely on templates. Instead, we believe that the development of the artwork should be a collaborative, creative process that is given the time and attention it deserves. It’s the only way to ensure that the business card is as unique as the person handing it out.
Type: Translucent plastic business card
Thickness: 760 micron
As well as being both biodegradable and compostable, the plastic remains as recyclable as conventional plastics. The polymer is designed to degrade within 36 months. The translucent nature of the plastic means that text and graphics printed on its back can be viewed from the front. This allows us to create compelling visual effects with rear side printing appearing to sit behind graphics and text printed on the front face.
Type: Metal business card
Thickness: 300 micron
The Cirkus metal card is carved from marine grade stainless steel. Part of the logo has been etched into the surface of the metal exposing the lighter core of the steel. The outer stars have been fully cut through the steel to provide an extra visual interest and add contrast between the two areas.
Type: Wood business card
Species: Black Walnut
Crafted using our CO2 laser milling process, this card demonstrates the extraordinary accuracy and power of the laser as we have been able to cut away a decorative jungle pattern. The logo has then been etched into the surface of the card at a resolution of 1200dpi. The result is an eye catching card that sits perfectly alongside this company's branding.
Type: Gold Metal Business Card
Thickness: 300 micron
Our gold metal cards are produced using polished, rolled bronze. The card has a degree of memory, allowing it to spring back to shape when lightly flexed. Moreover, because we apply a protective oleophobic coating, everyday use will not cause it to tarnish or corrode.
Type: Letterpress Business Card
Thickness: 900gsm
Each 'Woodworker' card has been painstakingly handcrafted using our traditional letterpress technique. We first etch the artwork into a metal block. We then use this to gently embed each ink, one at a time, into the surface of the stock. This gives a uniquely visual and tactile interest to the business card quite unlike that found in any other sort of production technique.
Type: Wood business card
Species: American Cherry
With the ability to cut intricate patterns on our wood cards without the fear of fragility, this card combines both the natural beauty of the American Cherry wood as well as an interesting nature inspired design. On the reverse side of the card we then laser engraved the contact information into the surface of the wood at an astonishing resolution of 1200dpi.
Type: Black metal business card
Thickness: 300 micron
The logo on this card is chemically milled away from the surface. Once the matt finish has been etched away the lighter steel beneath is exposed, ensuring perfect contrast and legibility. The cut-throughs are achieved by etching into the same position on the front and back of the stainless steel, until the two areas meet, forming a hole.
Type: Acrylic business card
As well as laser etching and cutting, we hand print contact details and spot-colour logos onto the Perspex® using a range of vegetable-based pigment and metallic inks. This examples demonstrates our metallic holoprint (diffraction) ink which behaves very much like to back of the cd as it splits white light hitting the surface into the colours of the spectrum.
Type: Wood business card
Species: Bamboo
Carved using a state of the art CO2 laser-milling machine, Adam Fox's card combines an intricately etched design with the natural beauty of wood. At 3mm thick, the bamboo's structural integrity remains solid even with the addition of some laser cut throughs at the top of the card.
Type: Letterpress Business Card
Thickness: 900gsm
Printed on our fully recyclable and biodegradable card stock each Obscura letterpress card has been pressed in our traditional hand process. The pulp used when producing the 900gsm board for our letterpress cards is sourced from managed forests.
Type: Letterpress Business Card
Thickness: 900gsm
Using our Metallic Gold ink, heat and pressure, we have carefully hand pressed the artwork onto our textured 900gsm black card stock. The use of only one colour creates a very simplistic yet exclusive finish which compliments the logo nicely.
Type: Metal business card
Thickness: 400 micron
This metal business card, produced for Dymax, is carved from cosmetic grade stainless steel. The hexagon perforations found on the right of the card are cut using our advanced chemical milling technique. All of the text has been etched into the cards surface, exposing the lighter core of the stainless steel and ensuring great legibility.
Type: Translucent plastic business card
Thickness: 760 micron
Using our 760 micron thick, translucent bio plastic, this card combines our eye catching metallic silver and green inks. A transparent gloss ink has been pressed onto the back of the plastic to provide a level of depth to the design. Using heat and pressure this hand printing process carefully stamps each colour onto the surface of the card, resulting in a stunning registration.
Type: Black metal business card
Thickness: 300 micron
The logo on this card is chemically milled away from the surface. Once the matt finish has been etched away the lighter steel beneath is exposed, ensuring perfect contrast and legibility. The cut-throughs are achieved by etching into the same position on the front and back of the stainless steel, until the two areas meet, forming a hole.
Type: Letterpress Business Card
Thickness: 900gsm
This card has been debossed in our traditional letterpress printing process. We firstly etched our designer's artwork into a metal block. We then used this to embed the crisp white ink, one at a time, into the surface of the custom coloured card stock. The result is a uniquely visual and tactile finish unlike that found in any other sort of production technique.
Type: Letterpress Business Card
Thickness: 900gsm
Each Corretto loyalty card has been painstakingly handcrafted using traditional letterpress printing techniques. We firstly etched our designer's artwork into a metal block. We then used this to gently embed each ink, one at a time, into the surface of the card stock. The result is a uniquely visual and tactile finish unlike that found in any other sort of production technique.
Type: Matt Laminate Card
Thickness: 400gsm
Our matt laminate cards are printed on 350gsm ultra white stock. Both sides are printed in full colour as standard. We then apply an ultra-thin layer of matt protective finish plastic to the front and back surfaces. This card has also had an optional metallic gold foil applied using traditional artisanal techniques, with each card foiled by hand, one by one.
Type: Translucent plastic business card
Thickness: 760 micron
Using our 760 micron thick translucent plastic, this card combines our eye catching metallic orange and black gloss inks. The graphics have been reproduced by pressing the inks between our metal print plates and the plastic. Using heat and pressure this hand printing process carefully stamps each colour onto the surface of the card, resulting in a stunning registration.
Type: Acrylic business card
As well as laser etching and cutting, we hand print contact details and spot-colour logos onto the Perspex® using a range of vegetable-based pigment and metallic inks. This examples demonstrates our fluorescent lava orange acrylic that has been custom shaped by laser. Our artisan printers have then hot foiled black ink onto the card’s surface.
Type: Black metal business card
Thickness: 200 micron
This card is manufactured using our black stainless steel. The pattern has been etched into the surface of the steel using our chemical milling process.
Type: Satin black plastic business card
Thickness: 760 micron
The AM Prestige business card, crafted using our luxurious satin black plastic, demonstrates our ability to reproduce highly detailed graphics using metallic inks. The plastic is the same thickness as a standard credit card and has a black core. The cardholders contact details are printed on the reverse of the card, allowing for a clean, contemporary design.
Type: Matt Laminate Card
Thickness: 400gsm
Our matt laminate cards are printed on 350gsm white stock. Both sides are printed in full colour as standard. We then apply an ultra-thin layer of matt protective finish plastic to the front and back surfaces. Colours are vibrant; text is crisp. This card has also had an additional metallic gold foil applied to the front of the card, adding a level of richness and quality to the design
Type: Metal business card
Thickness: 400 micron
Made Holdings metal business card is manufactured using 400 micron thick stainless steel. While the material itself is thinner than a standard plastic credit card, the use of steel provides much more rigidity and heft. If held between the thumb and forefinger, it’s not possible to flex our 400 micron steel business cards.
Want to see what our designers can do for you?
We provide a completely free design service to customers who don't already have print ready artwork. Once we have collected a few pieces of information our design team puts together an initial concept and first draft. We then generate a photo-realistic digital mockup using our innovative proofing system. This shows exactly how the card would look once produced. Then, using your feedback, we make revisions until you are 100% happy with the layout. To request your design simply click 'get started now'. You'll be then be guided through the process and given the opportunity to express your design preferences and requirements. You’ll also be able to upload an existing logo. We'll then send you a digital proof.
Type: Matt Laminate Card
Thickness: 400gsm
The background image on this card has been digitally printed on our 400gsm ultra white stock. We applied a thin layer of matt finish plastic to the front and back surfaces. This matt lamination gives the card a unique texture while offering protection against discolouration and fading. Using our optional foiling process we have then carefully laid a striking metallic gold ink onto each card for the logo.