Business Card How-to

Everybody needs a good business card, especially designers. In an occupational field based on looks, the first impression means everything. Think of the graphic design industry like the model industry, expect you don't have to puke every time you eat a cracker.

Business card stuff you outta know:

• Create the image in CMYK color mode


• Set the size for 3.5 x 2 inches at 300 PPI


• Save it on a flash drive as a PDF


• For something simple go to Kinko's


• Pick out a cardstock and go grab a coffee.

I dig the Kinko's because it's convenient and cheap as hell. Six cut sheets run you about 13 bucks. But of course, you can set it up there but your designs options will be limited and you'll pay around 40 friggin' dollars for the same number of cards. Now that you know how to set up your own you can save some money. And I suggest you do; gas ain't gettin' any cheaper.