Project 2

For my second project I attempted the design of a business card for my head football coach, Chris Hull. He told me he didn’t necessarily needed one, but it would help him network with other schools and coaches.  Since I was so thankful and appreciative of him and his impact on my life, I thought it would be a good thing to make for him as a gift.

         When making a business card there were many things I had to take into account.  For instance standard card size, legibility, creativity and making sure all needed information were given.  The U.S. standard card size is 3.5 x 2 inches.  I knew the relative information that needed to be provided; cell phone number, school address, e-mail, and athletic office number.  Most of my sketching consisted of just quick layout designs.

• These are some of the original designs made.  

• Here is the one that Coach Hull liked the most and felt was the most effective.

                              

Coach Cards

These first two were made following a more traditional design/ layout.  It's simple, legible and neat.  The school emblem gives them more of a classic look. Traditional business cards are effective because their style makes what's being advertised seem more official. 

   

I like the design of the traditional cards but frankly I became bored with making essentially the same card with minor detail changes.  I tried to give them more of a modern look, to jazz the design up a little.