Design Float Blog has a wonderful brief history of the business card – from it’s origins in 15th century China to the present day.
Enjoy a short trip through the evolution from visiting cards to trade cards to the modern day business card.
On the 21st century card:
Today’s business cards come in an array of shapes, sizes and materials. Designs are no longer limited to paper-based products and almost any surface can be printed on to create a unique card. And thankfully, handing out your business card is no longer the etiquette minefield as it was a few centuries ago. There are still a few essential rules that should be followed to ensure its success. Keep your card easy to read, service-appropriate and include all your relevant contact details if you’re interested in building business acquaintances that get you further than the front door.
Source: designfloat.com
