Despite the pandemic, Montreal’s business sector has taken on a new lease of life. Many conferences and exhibitions have already been planned, of course, in compliance with all security measures regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. This, of course, means the establishment of many new useful acquaintances. So it’s extremely important to be remembered by a potential business partner or leave a vivid reminder of yourself – business card. Even in the context of global digitalization, this element of business communication has not been abolished since it is a historically important part of business etiquette. And, while you may have thought that business cards became a thing of the past, designers are actively developing more and more new concepts of a square business card mockup.
To understand the role and necessity of business cards in the life of a business or public person, it will be interesting to look a little into their history. The first business cards appeared 2500 years ago in China. When they came to France in the 17th century, the business card became popular and necessary for representatives of the upper strata of society. Business cards were a luxury item, and emphasized the status of the owner. But today it’s a powerful advertising tool that promotes your brand among the audience.
Business card design is more inventive than ever today, and our 2022 business card trends show that such products are a great canvas for designers who want to push our expectations beyond their limits. Now let’s get to the main business card trends of 2022.
- Hand drawn
Since business cards provide a description of your company, a hand-drawn image will show that you are trying to do an outstanding job and are being honest about it. Depending on the overall design, the images may cover the surface of the card or be centered. Hand-drawn designs are often paired with pastels, serifs, and natural elements.
- QR-codes
QR codes have become more interoperable and have made it easier to link or redirect customers to their respective corporate locations. Due to its flexibility, this not only saves space on the business card, but also provides more information without filling up the space, like a no-material option. Most people would not have to search manually, which increases site traffic and also increases your chances of using your services.
- Colorful frames
Colored borders are another trend that makes business cards dynamic in 2022. These designs take advantage of the tactile and three-dimensional characteristics of these cards. In 2022, we will see very thick cards with bright borders that draw the eye.
- Neon
Thanks to their bright and beautiful color scheme, these cards attract attention. It is ideal for those who prefer boldness over nuances. These designs let bright colors speak in a world of formal black and white business cards. This style is great for tech companies and various modern sectors.
- Nature themed
This business card trend uses natural design for a flower shop or school, reflecting our desire to connect more with nature. For these cards, color is common, but not at all essential. Some of these designs combine floral motifs and serifs with other natural elements, which looks amazing.
- Colorful matte
The characteristics of a watercolor brushstroke give business cards a warm feel. While this design can work for everyone, it is mostly useful for art and fashion firms.
- Edible
Nobody thought it was possible to create business cards that can be consumed! But if you’re in “edible business”, it will show everyone how serious you are about your specialty with edible business cards available to your clients. A sample of your best-selling product can be the flavor of your business card.
- Translucent
Translucent business cards are arguably the most forward-thinking business card design ideas we’ll see in 2022. These business cards have a futuristic look, as if they were the keys to a spaceship.
- Anti-cards
Anti-cards are meant half for irony, half for standout. They usually include some kind of visual pun related to the person’s profession. Self-referential jokes and all other meta-humor are more popular than ever, especially among young people. This is a good way to connect with a forward-thinking audience and prove your authenticity.
- Wrapped around
This trend is not new at all, but recently we have seen it much more often. This trend involves the flow of the image, as if wrapping a business card around. This design technique makes the map more interactive for the person turning it in their hands.
In the end, we would like to add that no matter how far society goes in digitalization, such an element of business etiquette as a business card will always be important.
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