Letterpress, A Popular Design Trend
It’s no secret around here, that I like letterpress design, and think that it’s a growing trend (and it would seem that I’m not alone on that. I even wrote a tutorial on how to achieve the look in Photoshop. Around the design community, you can also find a tutorial on how to create the look using CSS, and plenty of letterpress design inspiration.
Armed with my fascination for this style, I combed gallery sites for business cards that showcased beautiful letterpress designs. The result is the fabulous collection featured below. Enjoy!
Final Thoughts
These cards were found at Card Observer, Creattica – Business Cards, and Flickr – Business Cards. What are your thoughts on this style of business card? Which ones are your favorite?
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designvore
September 5, 2009
Indeed, letterpress has become quite trendy lately in business cards and some designers really use its full potential. This list is representative of what can be seen around the web concernign this letterpress trend!
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Ben
September 6, 2009
photosho pcs4 ’s design brought the letterpress craze i think its way over used and over already –imho
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Vonnie
September 6, 2009
I love letterpress, and think these are some great examples of how it can be used. It’s really a beautiful form of printing.
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Antonea Nabors
September 6, 2009
Nice collection Andrew. I have a weak spot for letterpress.
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Dicky
September 6, 2009
Really nice business cards collection here!
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Roberto Blake
September 7, 2009
Letterpress is certainly interesting, I’ve been fascinated with it for quite a while, nice to see it making a come back.
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Luis Lopez
September 8, 2009
A lot of inspiration and now I think that, some years before I didn’t like the letter press effect, but I think now because is a real trend I like them.
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Japanese Business Cards
September 8, 2009
Absolutely beautiful examples are on display here. Thanks.
Tuts King
September 9, 2009
Cool. :) I love the circle one. Wouldn’t it be something if the card wasn’t rectangular but a circle also!?
Giulio
September 11, 2009
I’ve had already seen Wendy Torello’s one and liekd it a bunch.
Though, Robert Smith’s is one of my new favourites!
CMYK
September 11, 2009
Nice inspiration!!! Thankssss
Ajay
September 16, 2009
Nice collection ! Thanks Andrew
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Vitezslav Valka
September 17, 2009
I love these! Does anybody know where they make the emboss effect for a fair price? Europe if possible.. ;-)
zafar
September 19, 2009
That are really great designs. For me this is a new and innovative way of designing business cards. I have started thinking designing my own business card using any one design posted above. :)
Bruce
September 22, 2009
Hi, was visiting your blog for something else entirely but found this and have to say I’m a letterpress fan. Thought you might like to take a look at the Willow Wood guys – not everybody’s taste I guess but I’ve not seen anything like it else where.
Love the blog – thanks!
Richelle
September 24, 2009
Love the collection of examples of letterpress.. .i still think it has such a timeless look to it and definitely works with certain subject matters… it just adds an extra pizaazzz.. wonder where I could get it done here in Toronto?
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michelle giacomazza
October 2, 2009
Great card designs!
Also check out: mybusinesscarddesign.com
MirPrint
October 14, 2009
Letterpress is awesome. My favorite one of the examples is the “ben webster” card.
Peter Fraterdeus
October 26, 2009
Be sure to check out our letterpress website at slowprint.com!
Enjoy!
Thanks!
peter
Photography Business Card
November 2, 2009
Yes letterpress can really make a business card stand out. It seems they are becoming very popular these days but they’re still considered cutting edge in most design circles.
Some people don’t like them though because they’re too expensive. I always tell them there are better ways to scrimp on costs than saving $10 to buy generic business cards. First impressions count!
anna
November 22, 2009
i like the look of them but finding places to get them done is one hell of a trick
–Anna Bananna
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BestBusinessCards
January 2, 2010
So true, they not only look nice, but feel great in your hand as well, exactly the kind of impression you want to represent you.
Finding letterpress printers locally is not the easiest task though. I guess because the demand for such quality prints is not there in enough numbers to support the business.
Thanks to internet Letterpress lives on !!!
Money Drop Business Cards
March 10, 2010
Very unique. A good business cards can always give a great first impression. Make it your best always and it will not get thrown away.