In this article I will be covering business cards, why they are important, how to design a memorable and effective business card, and helpful links.
Why I want your business card
When I go through artist alley, I am often overwhelmed by the amount of amazing artists, and I want EVERYTHING. All the pretty prints, the stickers, key chains and adorable plushies... but I can't have everything, because, well... money. So instead I walk around every table scoping out the goods to figure out what I want buy with my limited funds. As I walk around I take business cards from artists I'm interested in, for 3 purposes. 1) Many artists also sell online. I can use the shop link on their business card to buy things, all the things I couldn't buy at the convention, all the things that were sold out, and new things they produce in the future. 2) I want to follow their Deviantart/Tumblr/Facebook and see more of the artists amazing art, and maybe chat with them, and get to know them a little better. 3) Maybe its just me, but I collect business cards. I especially like cards that are a miniature piece of art, that represents the overall style of the artist, because when I look at the card, I can recall what kind of art they make, and why I like them so much.
Why business cards?
Why I want your business card
When I go through artist alley, I am often overwhelmed by the amount of amazing artists, and I want EVERYTHING. All the pretty prints, the stickers, key chains and adorable plushies... but I can't have everything, because, well... money. So instead I walk around every table scoping out the goods to figure out what I want buy with my limited funds. As I walk around I take business cards from artists I'm interested in, for 3 purposes. 1) Many artists also sell online. I can use the shop link on their business card to buy things, all the things I couldn't buy at the convention, all the things that were sold out, and new things they produce in the future. 2) I want to follow their Deviantart/Tumblr/Facebook and see more of the artists amazing art, and maybe chat with them, and get to know them a little better. 3) Maybe its just me, but I collect business cards. I especially like cards that are a miniature piece of art, that represents the overall style of the artist, because when I look at the card, I can recall what kind of art they make, and why I like them so much.
Why business cards?