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Graphic design · Business cards

Business cards that people don't put straight down.

A business card is often the first thing of yours someone holds in their hand. We design it to match your look, choose the paper and finish, and deliver print-ready files.

Print · BrandingThe advisorii, allbankaccount and passporter brand familyadvisorii business card with three marks in gold foil

What makes a good business card.

There isn't much room on a business card. The usual format in Switzerland is 85 x 55 mm. Name, role, contact details and logo all have to fit on it without looking cramped. Every millimetre counts, and that's exactly why it needs proper design rather than any old template from the internet.

Business cards are for anyone who meets people in person: the tradeswoman on a building site in Ebikon, the fiduciary at a first meeting, the team on a trade fair stand. For several staff members, we design one layout where only the names and contact details change. That way every card looks the same, including the ones for people who join in two years' time.

Paper and finish make the difference. A thick, uncoated paper feels different from a smooth one. Gold foil, embossing or spot varnish add accents. For advisorii, passporter and allbankaccount, we designed a shared card with all three marks in gold foil.

Terms from the glossary
What's included

What goes into your business cards.

Layout

Front and back

Logo and impact on the front, all your contact details on the back. Or the other way round, whichever suits your look better.

Team

One template for everyone

A fixed layout where we drop in each person's name, role and contact details. New staff get matching cards later on.

Paper

Material you can feel

We recommend a paper weight and surface to suit your brand, from matt and natural to smooth and refined.

Finishing

Foil, embossing, varnish

Gold foil, blind embossing or spot varnish make individual elements stand out. We check beforehand what works well with your logo.

Digital

QR code and vCard

If you like, a QR code that saves your contact details straight to a phone or takes people to your website.

Safety margin

Distance from the edge

Text and logo keep enough distance from the trim edge. So nothing gets cut off, even if the guillotine is slightly out.

Is it right for you?

When new business cards are worth it.

  • Worth it if you're starting a company or have a new name.
  • Worth it if your current cards no longer match your logo, website or address.
  • Worth it if you're often at trade fairs, events or visiting clients.
  • Not ideal if your logo is about to change. Then the new logo comes first, and the card after.
  • Not ideal if you make almost all your contacts online. Then a digital contact card with a QR code might be enough.
Pricing

What business cards cost.

We quote for the design after the briefing. Printing costs depend on quantity, paper and finish, and come directly from the print shop.

Business card design
Fixed quote after the initial call
Additional people
per name, based on the template
Finishing
depends on the technique, quote from the print shop
Printing
organised by us if you like
Process

How your business cards come together.

  1. 01

    Gather the content

    You send us your logo, names, roles and contact details. We clarify quantity, paper preferences and budget.

  2. 02

    Draft at actual size

    You get one or two variants as a PDF to print out at real size. That way you can check that everything is easy to read.

  3. 03

    Paper and finish

    We settle on paper and finish and, if needed, get paper samples or a quote from the print shop.

  4. 04

    Printing and delivery

    Once you've signed off, the files go to print. The finished cards are delivered to you.

Questions

Questions about business cards.

What size is a business card in Switzerland?

The usual size is 85 x 55 mm. It fits most card holders and wallets. Special formats are possible too, such as square cards or rounded corners. They stand out, but they don't fit every card slot.

Which paper works for business cards?

A sturdy paper that doesn't bend. Coated paper is smooth and shows colours vividly. Uncoated paper looks more natural and you can write on it with a ballpoint pen. Which weight and surface suit you depends on your brand and the finish you want.

Is a QR code on a business card worth it?

Often, yes. A QR code with your contact details as a vCard saves the other person from typing them in. It can also lead to your website or portfolio. The important bits: print it large enough, test it before printing and point it to an address that will stay valid for a long time.

How many business cards should I have printed?

As many as you'll need in the foreseeable future. Roles, phone numbers or logos change faster than you'd think. Small runs are cheap with digital printing, so there's no need to print a stockpile. For teams, a single combined order for everyone is worth it.

What does a finish like gold foil cost on business cards?

That depends on quantity, area and technique. A finish usually needs an extra production step, often with its own tool such as an embossing die. With small runs, that has a bigger impact on the price. We'll get you a quote from the print shop beforehand.

Contact

Ready? Let's get started.

Tell us in a few sentences what you have in mind. We'll get back to you personally, and the initial consultation is free.

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