Custom Business Cards for SkySync
In the first of our Back2Business posts, we’re diving into a standout project for SkySync, showcasing innovative design features that elevate their new branding. These custom business cards include a hypnotic blind pattern, neon orange edge coloring, and a die-cut front that reveals a colored middle layer for a striking 3D effect. Utilizing letterpress, triplexing, and shell printing, we created cards that not only make an impact but also streamlines reorders and reduces the cost to produce these ultra-custom business cards.
Quick links
Useful links to photos, printing + finishing specs, and more information about these custom business cards we designed for SkySync.
How do you create a unique business card?
To create a unique business card, think beyond standard designs and incorporate elements that stand out. For example, using a blind pattern adds texture and depth, while edge coloring in bold shades like neon orange enhances the impact. A diecut design can reveal different layers, creating a 3D effect. Opt for techniques like letterpress printing, which creates a unique tactile finish. This was taken to another level with the blind debossed pattern on the back of these cards for SkySync. Experimenting with custom finishes ensures your card is memorable and elevates your brand’s identity.
Do you offer design for custom business cards?
Yes, we offer custom business card design services to help bring your branding vision to life. From blind patterns to diecutting, edge coloring, and more, our team creates cards that make a lasting impression. For more details on creating your unique business card, visit our Custom Business Cards page.
Need help getting started? Book a Design Consult with our team, and don’t forget to check out our Business Card Layout Package in our shop.
More details about the printing
The photos above show all of the details on these letterpress business cards – and there was a lot we crammed into such a small space. The specs for the printing and finishing is outlined below so you can break down all of the work that went into these business cards.
Letterpress Business Cards
| Size: | 3.5″ x 2″ |
| Stock: | Bright White Cotton 330C |
| Printing: | 4 color letterpress (light blue, medium blue, gray, blind) + Digital Printing |
| Finishing: | Glue Stock (Cotton + Cotton + Cotton) + Diecut + Edge Color |
| Design: | Dolce Press |
How did you make these cards?
These cards pack a serious punch. There were a lot of different techniques we mixed to achieve the finished look. For me, what stands out the most is the textured effect of the blind deboss. The printing created a pattern on the card that radiates from the logo in the top left corner. Here’s a breakdown of how we did it:
- Blind Letterpress – First, we letterpress printed the blind pattern on the stock.
- 3 Color Letterpress – Next we printed the 3 other letterpress colors (light blue, medium blue, gray).
- Digital Printing – The middle layer was flat printed with the medium blue swatch of the logo.
- Die-cutting – We diecut the small square on the front of the card so the middle layer would be visible.
- Duplexing – The individual sheets were glued together to create a 3ply (triplexed) business card.
- Trimming – We cut down the cards to the final size.
- Edge Coloring – We painted the edge of the cards in a neon orange so that it pops on all sides of the card.
Shells for Large Business Card Orders
People always ask us for the best way to achieve the look without breaking the bank. Custom business cards can be more expensive especially when you mix in a bunch of different printing and finishing.
For SkySync, we create shells for the cards so that all of the common elements are printed in one run for the different orders they place in a year. Shells help to offset the investment in dies and press time but running a bigger order up front. Then when a new hire needs business cards, we can imprint them. This saves on the overall cost and also speeds up production since most of the printing and finishing is done.
For these cards, the only downside is that we still had to letterpress the contact info on the back and edge color each lot separately. But, even with that drawback, the shell printing helped bring the project within budget for the client.
