Evolution of Style
Tuesday, 7. April 2009, 16:12:29
Ever since man learned how to write, the transfer of one’s knowledge to another has become less stressing. Discovery of different mediums helped in the communication process as information became more accessible. Through stone tablets, trees, fabrics and papers, a person was able to easily convey his thoughts for as long as he could write. But with the birth of other printing materials, everything became easier. And, everything seems possible.
One of the earliest forms of printed communication tools are business cards. Popularly known before as “visiting cards” in Europe, a visiting card was just a plain card that was a bit smaller than the size of a hand. The “trade cards”, successor of visiting cards, was different. Aside from its advertising functions, the appearance of a trade card was designed for directions. Since house numbers were not yet used those times, trade cards served as maps so you could see drawings and landmarks on them. Although different printing methods were already used at the time of trade cards, still it remained simple. Monotones were used. Yet as various materials became available, business cards also transformed from one piece of plain card into a creative and innovative printing card.
Because printing has made the production of business cards more convenient, different styles and designs emerged. Gone were the boring trade cards with maps. Hello, unique and creative business cards. Although the conventional styles were gone, traditional guidelines for lay-outing a business card still remained intact. Logos, company name, position and contact details were still there. Alignment and positioning of details were still of high value. Contrast of colors was still observed but the material where it is printed… well, not much. Some business cards are actually printed on different materials now. Some were created on sticker papers, magnetic papers and even on plastic cards. But still, the purpose is there – to advertise and to inform.
Unlike the early days, anyone can design his own business card already. With the help of reliable online printing sites from across the web like Bizcard, you could create your dream business card right away. You could come up with professional looking cards or something unique that would make it very catchy and useful for advertising. With the technology we have now, your style, your identity can easily be made known. Market yourself and express yourself through creative business cards.
One of the earliest forms of printed communication tools are business cards. Popularly known before as “visiting cards” in Europe, a visiting card was just a plain card that was a bit smaller than the size of a hand. The “trade cards”, successor of visiting cards, was different. Aside from its advertising functions, the appearance of a trade card was designed for directions. Since house numbers were not yet used those times, trade cards served as maps so you could see drawings and landmarks on them. Although different printing methods were already used at the time of trade cards, still it remained simple. Monotones were used. Yet as various materials became available, business cards also transformed from one piece of plain card into a creative and innovative printing card.
Because printing has made the production of business cards more convenient, different styles and designs emerged. Gone were the boring trade cards with maps. Hello, unique and creative business cards. Although the conventional styles were gone, traditional guidelines for lay-outing a business card still remained intact. Logos, company name, position and contact details were still there. Alignment and positioning of details were still of high value. Contrast of colors was still observed but the material where it is printed… well, not much. Some business cards are actually printed on different materials now. Some were created on sticker papers, magnetic papers and even on plastic cards. But still, the purpose is there – to advertise and to inform.
Unlike the early days, anyone can design his own business card already. With the help of reliable online printing sites from across the web like Bizcard, you could create your dream business card right away. You could come up with professional looking cards or something unique that would make it very catchy and useful for advertising. With the technology we have now, your style, your identity can easily be made known. Market yourself and express yourself through creative business cards.
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