I had some personal cards made up last year. Prominent: Name and a one-liner describing what I do. Below: Email, google voice number specific to the cards, li

I had some personal cards made up last year. Prominent: Name and a one-liner describing what I do. Below: Email, google voice number specific to the cards, link for people who want to know more. I kept the card quite plain. I've seen thousands of cards over the years. I'm sure some of them used novel materials or designs, but I'd be hard pressed to remember any of them, much less the people they represent. I don't think a nice design hurts unless it makes the card harder to read/scan or less usable in some way. That said, I think a "designed" card should be professionally done. Do it yourself if you have the skills, contract someone if not. Also: * I think the back should be left blank and white or something approaching that (it's for notes). * I'd stay away from cute titles. I've seen them make a negative impression more often than not. * Half height or unusually shaped cards are a pain in the ass and destined for the trash. * If your info changes, make new cards. A card covered in corrections looks incredibly unprofessional. * Professional printing please. Using perforated or hand cut homemade cards is surely one of the worst a businessperson could hope to save money.