Business Cards & Stationery Business Cards 4

Question 1

Which piece of information is generally considered essential on a business card?

Accepted Answer

Name and contact information

Answer

A business card's core purpose is identifying who you are and how to reach you.

Question 2

Why should designers avoid placing text closer than 1/8 inch from the card edge?

Accepted Answer

Cutting tolerance may trim the text off

Answer

Trimming machines have slight variance, so text near the edge risks being cut off.

Question 3

A networking consultant wants recipients to instantly access her website from her card. What is the most direct solution?

Accepted Answer

Adding a QR code linking to the site

Answer

A QR code lets recipients scan and open the website instantly with a phone camera.

Question 4

What is the main risk of using very small font sizes (under 7 pt) on a business card?

Accepted Answer

Text becomes hard to read, especially for contact details

Answer

Fonts below about 7–8 pt become difficult to read, defeating the card's purpose.

Question 5

Which practice best maintains brand consistency between business cards and other stationery?

Accepted Answer

Using the same logo, colors, and typefaces across all pieces

Answer

Consistent logos, colors, and typography across cards, letterhead, and envelopes reinforces brand recognition.

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