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My New Creative Business Card Is Entirely Blank
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My New Creative Business Card Is Entirely Blank

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I’m Dori, a 26-year-old Artist / Art Director from Toronto, Canada. I love new and original design ideas, and I’m always challenging myself to fight the “everything’s been done before” state of mind.

One of my favorite hobbies is trying to make creative business cards. You might have seen my previous business cards here on Bored Panda which were created entirely out of crayon.

This time I thought to myself: “What’s the most simple business card design you could possibly make?” And I realized it would have to be blank. But then how will people view the information? I decided that using light is a fun way to do it – especially since we all have a flashlight on our smartphones nowadays!

To complement the clever business card design, I kept the information simple – I only kept my name, since you can easily find me on Google.

When handing out the unique design card I like to give a subtle hint: “Here’s my business card. If you’re bright enough, you’ll figure it out!”

This business card idea is created with 3 layers of cardstock, with the middle layer being laser-cut. Each card takes quite a while to put together!

More info: dorotapankowska.com

Completely blank business card

Blank business card with light shining through

Blank business card being lit by lightbulb to reveal hidden message

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How I made these: popping out the tiny stencil letters

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The inside & bottom layers of the business card

Stencils of the inner piece of the business cards

Business cards before the final top layer is glued on

Blank business card revealing information using smartphone flash

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Marylynn Scuderi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eh I don't think it's the smartest idea. When your starting a business you shouldn't make it difficult for someone to contact u. Also it seems like a lot of work to put into something that someone will probably spit their gum into.

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Captain Planet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that's because it's not a idea for a serious bussiness card. It's a smart idea to get internet exposure. She probably doesn't even use them. Just created them to go viral on blogs like these.

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Sasy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While it may not suit a business card as an idea, the idea is fun and exciting. I could see it being used for baby gender announcements, wedding proposals, larger cards like anniversaries etc, where someone sees the kind of effort that went into making something unique for them.

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Sanchit Jain
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in time it could have been awesome idea for writing love letters, you don't even have to cut the letters out, just write them with light ink, paste another sheet on top of it and safely send it to home of your loved one.

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Kevin Sosa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool idea! This is a good way to stand out and make an impression in the creative industry! I'm sure any Creative Director would appreciate these.

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soundslikebroken
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A creative idea for a creative field. Imagine that! What's with all the internet hater/armchair experts? "Meh". LOL (smh)

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Ironcat_xox
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading caption: uuuuuuuhhh... wut Second Picture: MIND BLOWN

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Ryan Rogers
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me tell you, in the right setting this would work. OF COURSE it's not a standard business card that you hand out to potential clients randomly. A person this clever would not be that stupid. It's ludicrous to think everyone here sussed out the glitch that she didn't. But now you all know her name. And in the right setting it creates an amazing conversational piece that would show her innovation. It would work. Stop being such "well actually..." literalists....

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great concept. I'm sure in practice she doesn't just hand a prospective paying client this card, say one line, then wrap her cape over her face and disappear into a smoke bomb, you idiots.

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MysticalMan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very creative and fun. Might be generational as you've noticed.

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Gavin Ruckart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GOOD DAY TO EVERYONE SEEING THIS MESSAGE. WE UNDERSTAND HOW IT FEELS TO BE DOWN AND OUT OF CASH, AND THAT IS WHY WE HAVE CREADTED THIS PROGRAMED TO HELP YOU GET BACK ON YOUR FEET AGAIN. WE are universal online assistant. We sell physical loaded ATM cards And we can also help you fund your account without any problem. EMAIL: (blankatmcardmaster @ gmail.com) WHATSAPP: + 1 8 4 5 3 7 7 5 5 0 8

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BestJokesInTheWorld
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Auto-promotion. Just pay for advertisement like everybody else, you cheap Polish.

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Elizabott
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No way would I be interested in contacting someone who made it difficult to contact them through a piece of paper that exists to make it easier to contact someone. There is a ton of competition in every field - they want your contact details, not a riddle. Be prepared that this may SERIOUSLY backfire on you.

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Shari H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea, but there doesn't seem to be a point in handing out a name card. Sure I can google you, but if I take your card it is because I want to take a pic of it to have your contact details handy, then give it back because who needs that much tiny card stock?

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BREAK YOUr perceptions
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

neat idea but yeah i agree with some others. the idea for a business card is for someone to know you and your work at a glance. while using light may be neat it isn't obvious.

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Martin Forbes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many business people are going to take the time to hold the cards against light just so they can get your name, phone number and business details then call you after all this ? Too arty-farty and when you need someone's services it helps for them to be memorable, but this is the wrong type of memorable.

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Jesus Wäre
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's cool in theory but if someone handed me a blank business card I'd just throw it away

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Santiago Suarez
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this technique is very nice and creative, but unpractical for this particular use.

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Sick Boy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as you can cut the cocaine with it, it's fine.

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me it looks amazing, but you need to print something on it to make me understand the light-looking trick. If someone puts so much effort and makes such a great business card, i imagine how much effort puts in his business, so it's a deal from me.It's your image, your presentation, and your attention to details that matters while introducing yourself. With a smart business card like this, it's impossible not to be appreciated.

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Marko Čibej
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Form should follow function. People in the design industry should have this sentence inked on their foreheads in mirror script, so they'd read it every time they go to admire themselves in a mirror.

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panda pants
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a neat gimmick, sort of like a party trick that you can only really share once with people. The work you put into the design and execution is admirable, yes, but the functionality of it as a business card is severely lacking. And unfortunately that can reflect very poorly on you, as well as your work. If you're going for form over function: nailed it. Very neat. But useful? Not as a business card. Also, using the phrase "If you're bright enough, you'll figure it out!" as a 'hint' isn't nearly as clever as it is rude. You are quite literally risking insulting people that you may want as clients. That is not a very wise business decision. Might want to go back to the drawing board. There is a reason that business cards haven't had too many drastic format changes. Because they already work.

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Andy Dixi
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6 years ago

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I'm afraid I'll accidentally throw away a white card or write on it something. For example, the contacts of a new clinic

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Sheralyn
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6 years ago

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Erm no. Just no. Plus how it might come off sounding a bit smug - "if you're bright enough". That said, if it had a hint on it or something I might be intrigued to explore further. Nice idea, imperfect execution.

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Audrey
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6 years ago

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All this Time to finish in the trash. Maybe funny with kids in a board game

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Greg Hoggarth
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6 years ago

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Weird that this card fails the entire point of a business card - CONTACT DETAILS! There's no email address or phone number on this, so what is the point?

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Eva Duskova
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6 years ago

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Well you should be visible if you have any business

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Bobby Jones
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6 years ago

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I'd be looking at the card and think I have a blank card so now I have somewhere to write their contact information on.

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d bradley
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6 years ago

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Umm, I want your business but I'm so clever you will never find me.

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Cassiel Magem
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6 years ago

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This is just stupid. College projects... try to apply it in a real situation and see how many people call you.

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Marylynn Scuderi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eh I don't think it's the smartest idea. When your starting a business you shouldn't make it difficult for someone to contact u. Also it seems like a lot of work to put into something that someone will probably spit their gum into.

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Captain Planet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that's because it's not a idea for a serious bussiness card. It's a smart idea to get internet exposure. She probably doesn't even use them. Just created them to go viral on blogs like these.

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Sasy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While it may not suit a business card as an idea, the idea is fun and exciting. I could see it being used for baby gender announcements, wedding proposals, larger cards like anniversaries etc, where someone sees the kind of effort that went into making something unique for them.

sanchit-mit2006 avatar
Sanchit Jain
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in time it could have been awesome idea for writing love letters, you don't even have to cut the letters out, just write them with light ink, paste another sheet on top of it and safely send it to home of your loved one.

kevinjames_2 avatar
Kevin Sosa
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool idea! This is a good way to stand out and make an impression in the creative industry! I'm sure any Creative Director would appreciate these.

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soundslikebroken
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A creative idea for a creative field. Imagine that! What's with all the internet hater/armchair experts? "Meh". LOL (smh)

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Ironcat_xox
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading caption: uuuuuuuhhh... wut Second Picture: MIND BLOWN

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Ryan Rogers
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me tell you, in the right setting this would work. OF COURSE it's not a standard business card that you hand out to potential clients randomly. A person this clever would not be that stupid. It's ludicrous to think everyone here sussed out the glitch that she didn't. But now you all know her name. And in the right setting it creates an amazing conversational piece that would show her innovation. It would work. Stop being such "well actually..." literalists....

captaindash avatar
Full Name
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great concept. I'm sure in practice she doesn't just hand a prospective paying client this card, say one line, then wrap her cape over her face and disappear into a smoke bomb, you idiots.

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MysticalMan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very creative and fun. Might be generational as you've noticed.

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Gavin Ruckart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GOOD DAY TO EVERYONE SEEING THIS MESSAGE. WE UNDERSTAND HOW IT FEELS TO BE DOWN AND OUT OF CASH, AND THAT IS WHY WE HAVE CREADTED THIS PROGRAMED TO HELP YOU GET BACK ON YOUR FEET AGAIN. WE are universal online assistant. We sell physical loaded ATM cards And we can also help you fund your account without any problem. EMAIL: (blankatmcardmaster @ gmail.com) WHATSAPP: + 1 8 4 5 3 7 7 5 5 0 8

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BestJokesInTheWorld
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Auto-promotion. Just pay for advertisement like everybody else, you cheap Polish.

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Elizabott
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No way would I be interested in contacting someone who made it difficult to contact them through a piece of paper that exists to make it easier to contact someone. There is a ton of competition in every field - they want your contact details, not a riddle. Be prepared that this may SERIOUSLY backfire on you.

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sharih avatar
Shari H
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea, but there doesn't seem to be a point in handing out a name card. Sure I can google you, but if I take your card it is because I want to take a pic of it to have your contact details handy, then give it back because who needs that much tiny card stock?

diresilverwolf avatar
BREAK YOUr perceptions
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

neat idea but yeah i agree with some others. the idea for a business card is for someone to know you and your work at a glance. while using light may be neat it isn't obvious.

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Martin Forbes
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many business people are going to take the time to hold the cards against light just so they can get your name, phone number and business details then call you after all this ? Too arty-farty and when you need someone's services it helps for them to be memorable, but this is the wrong type of memorable.

srubin02 avatar
Jesus Wäre
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's cool in theory but if someone handed me a blank business card I'd just throw it away

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Santiago Suarez
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this technique is very nice and creative, but unpractical for this particular use.

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Sick Boy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as you can cut the cocaine with it, it's fine.

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Vlad Horobet
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me it looks amazing, but you need to print something on it to make me understand the light-looking trick. If someone puts so much effort and makes such a great business card, i imagine how much effort puts in his business, so it's a deal from me.It's your image, your presentation, and your attention to details that matters while introducing yourself. With a smart business card like this, it's impossible not to be appreciated.

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Marko Čibej
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Form should follow function. People in the design industry should have this sentence inked on their foreheads in mirror script, so they'd read it every time they go to admire themselves in a mirror.

reillysheridan avatar
panda pants
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a neat gimmick, sort of like a party trick that you can only really share once with people. The work you put into the design and execution is admirable, yes, but the functionality of it as a business card is severely lacking. And unfortunately that can reflect very poorly on you, as well as your work. If you're going for form over function: nailed it. Very neat. But useful? Not as a business card. Also, using the phrase "If you're bright enough, you'll figure it out!" as a 'hint' isn't nearly as clever as it is rude. You are quite literally risking insulting people that you may want as clients. That is not a very wise business decision. Might want to go back to the drawing board. There is a reason that business cards haven't had too many drastic format changes. Because they already work.

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Andy Dixi
Community Member
6 years ago

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I'm afraid I'll accidentally throw away a white card or write on it something. For example, the contacts of a new clinic

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Sheralyn
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6 years ago

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Erm no. Just no. Plus how it might come off sounding a bit smug - "if you're bright enough". That said, if it had a hint on it or something I might be intrigued to explore further. Nice idea, imperfect execution.

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Audrey
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6 years ago

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All this Time to finish in the trash. Maybe funny with kids in a board game

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Greg Hoggarth
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6 years ago

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Weird that this card fails the entire point of a business card - CONTACT DETAILS! There's no email address or phone number on this, so what is the point?

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Eva Duskova
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6 years ago

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Well you should be visible if you have any business

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Bobby Jones
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6 years ago

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I'd be looking at the card and think I have a blank card so now I have somewhere to write their contact information on.

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d bradley
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6 years ago

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Umm, I want your business but I'm so clever you will never find me.

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Cassiel Magem
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6 years ago

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This is just stupid. College projects... try to apply it in a real situation and see how many people call you.

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