I found some examples of business cards that stand out from the crowd. I have found a large number of illustrators cards that feature some of their work and some hand drawn text with contact information. The cards demonstrate crafting, the images are appealing and showcase the illustrators work. The wording is often informal and friendly, adding a personal touch. This seems to be the standard layout of an illustrators business with the differences between them being how well they have been designed and the quality of the materials.
The two cards above contain very simple narratives, one with the illustration continuing onto the back of the card and the other with a speech bubble. This is something I am interested in. The main focus of my work children's book illustration so I would like to demonstrate how I approach communication through my work. My illustrations and narrative will have to me appropriate to my practice and scale is the biggest constraint, if the card is larger than a credit card does it still serve its purpose?
The cards demonstrate some more creative and often interactive ideas. I like the idea of making a card that is intriguing and stands out from the rest but think there may be some problems with this idea. Some of the ideas are very specific and could even be too subtle and the meaning missed. The whale shaped card may be awkward to keep hold of (wouldn't fit in a wallet or purse) , it also seems like it could be damaged more easily. The skateboards look really nice but keeping sandpaper in your pocket doesn't sound appealing. I need to give some thought to creative ideas that still allow the cards to be functional.
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