{"id":326,"date":"2020-01-07T07:16:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T07:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesigninhoustontexas.com\/silkcards_blogs\/?p=326"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:56:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:56:04","slug":"our-favorite-business-cards-using-foil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silkcards.com\/blog\/culture\/our-favorite-business-cards-using-foil\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Business Cards Using Foil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Our_Favorite_Business_Cards_Usin-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Effective business card design is all about storytelling. <a href=\"\/print\/Foil-Business-Cards\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Foil business cards<\/a> use subtle touches to give life to that story and transform the experience of giving and receiving a card.<\/p>\n<p>How do you design a foil card that stands out? Here are some of our favorite examples of effective business card designs with foil:<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rose-Gold-Foil-Business-Cards.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Subtle rose gold foil business cards offer a chic, refined look.<\/p>\n<p>On this card, the foil script in the wordmark make it stand out, especially when set against the debossed accent along the bottom. The foil also introduces a little touch of color to an otherwise black-and-white design.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing this particular rose foil color also adds a whimsical quality to the card.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IHOP.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This new take on the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihop.com\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IHOP<\/a> logo uses foil to frame the card and accentuate its key features. The designer of this card did a marvelous job matching the foil accent to the die-cut solid blue background. The overall effect is a tasty treat for the discerning designer\u2019s eye!<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Foil-Business-Card.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This foil business card is all about texture. It features elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jampaper.com\/blog\/paper-textures-and-finishes-2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">uncoated\/Letterpress paper<\/a> with text indentation paired with a vibrant gold foil accent.<\/p>\n<p>The paper finish comes through in the negative space in the logo, giving it a refined, vintage quality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rainbow-Foil-Effect.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The rainbow foil effect on these unique coffin-themed business cards catches the eye and draws attention to the graphic elements on the front.<\/p>\n<p>For <a href=\"\/blog\/culture\/10-tattoo-shop-promotion-ideas-to-get-people-amped-about-ink\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tattoo shops<\/a> and similar businesses, business cards with custom foil can indicate artistry and creativity to potential customers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ultra-Thick-Cards.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Foil accenting doesn\u2019t just work on the front and back of a business card. <a href=\"\/print\/Ultra-Thick-Business-Cards\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ultra thick cards<\/a> can be edged with foil to create a unique visual effect.<\/p>\n<p>These multi-color sets of foil cards reflect changes in ambient light, making them stand out even when they\u2019re in a holder or stacked on a desk. For this reason, foil-edged cards are a great choice for networking events, where people will probably leave with a stack of new contacts\u2019 business cards.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Card-with-dots-and-small-touches.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Few paper accents can be used as playfully as foil. Small touches stand out more when given a little dash of glimmer.<\/p>\n<p>Take the dots on the front of this card. They complement the design with a subtle metallic effect that adds a sense of whimsy without being overwhelming. This draws the eye to the foil-accented logo for a pleasing overall composition.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gold-Foil-Business-Cards.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Often, gold foil business cards are either very traditional or very modern. This card stands out because it lands somewhere between old-school and high-tech.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional details like the debossed motif, white paper, and a gold leaf logo combine with a unique Letterpress texture to create a look that\u2019s both minimal and memorable.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Restaurant-Business-ard.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>When you hand someone a business card, the goal is to give them an experience. This <a href=\"\/product_url.php?id=restaurant-business-cards\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">restaurant business card<\/a> demonstrates how that experience can be elevated with foil.<\/p>\n<p>The design of this card, centered on the Acropolis and using an iconic Greek-style font, is accentuated with subtle gold foil touches and an eye-catching die-cut that makes a real impact. The attention to detail is what makes a card like this stand out from the crowd, and lends the business immediate credibility. It\u2019s like the recipient has been instantly transported to Athens for lunch. It\u2019s a first impression they will remember.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/designers-ultimate-guide-to-printing-unique-custom-business-cards\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Learn more with our Designers\u2019 Ultimate Guide to Printing Unique, Custom Business Cards!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Effective business card design is all about storytelling. Foil business cards use subtle touches to give life to that story and transform the experience of giving and receiving a card. How do you design a foil card that stands out? 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