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Designing a Business Card

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Graphic Design Courses Branding Courses Adobe Illustrator Courses Typography Courses Adobe InDesign Courses QR Codes Courses Print Design Courses Business Cards Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn how to design a business card that is eye-catching and functional.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Using the exercise files
1. The Elements of a Business Card
  • What to include on a business card
  • The layout of a business card
  • The typography of a business card
  • The alignment of elements on a business card
  • Choosing paper
  • Choosing colors
  • Adding texture
  • Incorporating imagery
2. Taking a Closer Look at Business Cards
  • Business card sizes and formats
  • Which tools to use
  • Printing options
  • Printing effects
  • Unusual business cards
3. Designing a Business Card for a Design Company
  • Setting up the business card document in InDesign
  • Positioning the logo and text
  • Designing the reverse side
  • Finessing the type
  • Adding a QR code
  • Preparing the business card for print
4. Designing a Business Card for a Coffee Shop
  • Setting up the business card document in Illustrator
  • Positioning the logo and text
  • Adding the background texture
  • Creating a second artboard for the reverse side
  • Finessing the text
  • Creating a print-ready PDF
Conclusion
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Nigel French

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