Because working with paper doesn’t make me sweat…
Jun 9th, 2008 by kitliz
I had to beat my printer into submission over the weekend so that I could finally put some crookedbrooms business cards together. See? Fun.
Seems that I have been starting more computer/printing projects in my free time recently, as opposed to wood/power tool projects. (Made some progress on the recycling cabinet last week though, so don’t count that one out yet.) This should be depressing, but really it’s fun to brush up on design skills, and even more fun when they directly relate to my brooms.
It occurred to me when I was working on these business cards, well, first, how bland and boring regular business cards are. Why do we let a 2×3.5″ piece of paper define us in such a generic way? Obviously because its safe and expected, and would the general public really take a medical doctor who handed us one of these seriously?
I would… but I appreciate a little humor and like to believe that people are actual people, whether or not they are CEO’s or surgeons. (And because I stole their picture to use as an example, check out the website for Show Off Cards. They really are fun.)
Anyway, my thought really wasn’t about business cards so much as it was about the broom business, which really is more like a broom hobby that has business-like attributes. It’s fun to have a reason to a.) work with wood, b.) buy more power tools, and c.) play around with funky ideas for business cards and websites without having to worry about the acceptance of the general population.
My challenge to everyone with access to scissors, paper, and glue (man, these tools never get old, do they?) is to see if you can define yourself in a 2×3.5″ card. Can you make something that says something genuine about you?
*If you loved the show off cards, check out IDEO’s “Identity Card” project, which is one of those things that just makes you think.
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I love your business cards! Mine are pretty boring… just a picture of a horn and some colorful dots.
I don’t know if I can make a GOOD card about myself… but if I have time I might give it a shot this week!
“…how bland and boring regular business cards are. Why do we let a 2×3.5″ piece of paper define us in such a generic way? Obviously because its safe and expected”
You hit the nail on the head there sister. It doesn’t matter how you achieve it, but your business card must get a reaction. They can love it or hate, but they won’t forget it.
Thanks for the link love. And just so you don’t think I am all business cards all the time, check out my own little DIY project!
http://showoffcards.blogspot.com/2006/04/master-of-my-garage.html
Sincerely,
Chief Show Officer