Logo on Business Cards: Design Tips and Technical Specs
The perfect business card with your logo
Branding & Marketing
The business card is often the first physical touchpoint with your brand. A well-placed logo makes the difference between a card that's kept and one that ends up in the trash.
Standard Formats
Common business card sizes:
- Europe: 85 × 55 mm (ISO 7810)
- USA: 89 × 51 mm (3.5 × 2 inches)
Bleed: Plan at least 2mm on each side.
Logo Placement
- Top left — Classic, professional
- Top center — Modern, balanced
- Full back side — Brand-strong, eye-catching
- Icon left, text right — Combination for readability
Minimum logo size: ~15mm width to remain recognizable.
Technical Print Specs
- Resolution: 300 DPI (for raster images)
- Color mode: CMYK (not RGB!)
- Format: Ideally SVG → PDF
- Font sizes: Minimum 7pt for readability
- Contrast: Ensure logo reads well on paper
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