{"id":171,"date":"2020-01-07T04:56:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T04:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesigninhoustontexas.com\/silkcards_blogs\/?p=171"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:56:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:56:31","slug":"adding-hand-drawn-design-elements-finding-the-right-balance-for-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silkcards.com\/blog\/all\/adding-hand-drawn-design-elements-finding-the-right-balance-for-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Hand-Drawn Design Elements: Finding the Right Balance For Your Brand \u2013 SilkCards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Design doesn\u2019t have to be daunting, even for people who lack a formal design background. Well executed, hand-drawn logos on business cards create a rich, highly personal look that can help define a brand. They can be light, whimsical, and welcoming, or they can be abstract, moody, or stripped down to the basics it all depends on your inspiration. Paired with the right typography and layout, hand-drawn ink illustrations can tap into an emotional experience, not unlike the illustrations in your favorite family cookbook.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no \u201cone size fits all\u201d methodology when it comes to business card design \u2014 sometimes bending the rules will create an impact that extends well beyond your wildest expectations. Other times, you end up with a look that\u2026 doesn\u2019t quite work. Nowhere is the risk of a poorly executed design more apparent than in a hand-drawn logo on a business card.<\/p>\n

How do you strike the right balance when introducing hand-drawn elements to your design?<\/p>\n

Here are some valuable tips:<\/p>\n

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Even if you don\u2019t have access to a creative design team<\/a>, or the time to completely hand draw a business card, you can still create a unique and memorable business card using subtle hand-drawn touches. <\/p>\n

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Effective design is all about finding the right balance. Hand-drawn elements can \u2014 and should! \u2014 be married to bold typography. A strong serif font can emphasize classic professionalism, great for industries like law and real estate, while a modern sans serif brings out minimalist qualities, often utilized for cards in creative fields like design and photography.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t be afraid to touch up your design with digital illustration software as needed. A lot of designers will create a hand-crafted design, then touch it up to look more professional. That way, you can achieve a custom feel without using unnecessary design resources. <\/p>\n

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Hand-drawn elements that look great on a business card:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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