3 tips for designing cards – invitations, greeting cards and more!

Anyone looking for personalised Greeting cards, Invitation cards or Greeting cards When searching for the right offer, you find yourself wading through a jungle of possibilities. Whether you need a card for your own business or perhaps want to send out a larger print run for a private event: you’re spoilt for choice. To save you from having to hack your way through the printing jungle like Indiana Jones with a machete, here are three tips to help you quickly find the right card for you.

1 | What size would you like your card to be?

The first step is to consider what you need your card for. This will quickly help you decide on the format and, of course, the print run. If you’re ordering for an exclusive VIP event it’s a nice Christmas greeting Or is it for a private celebration such as a Christening or Wedding? The range of uses is very wide. All cards have one thing in common: in this age of newsletters and the like, a printed card sent by post is something special and conveys a sense of particular appreciation to the recipient.

Postcard

The classic greeting card is always in season and is a wonderful way to let customers know about a promotion or to wish them a Merry Christmas. It’s best to choose a High-quality paper ranging from 250g to 350g This really helps your message stand out. Printing is available in both digital and offset formats. The latter is particularly recommended for large print runs. A Postcard is very well suited for private use as Greeting card for a christening or a new baby, but of course also for any other messages, whether for personal or business purposes.

Folders as creative greeting cards

Here, you can give free rein to your creativity, because thanks to the various folding methods You can design particularly original cards for any occasion. If you prefer a classic look, choose the Single fold. This is particularly suitable for business events. If you’re invited to a creative event, you can Z-fold or Wrap fold Let off steam. Whether it’s private invitations to celebrations such as Weddings or Birthdays or invitations to Company parties and eventsWith the folders from druck.at, you can send out professional invitations for any occasion.

2 | Choosing the right paper for your card

Choosing the right paper requires careful consideration too. Our tip in this case: if you want to send a particularly high-quality card, opt for paper with a higher grammage. If you need to stick to a budget, choose paper with a lower grammage. If you’d like to know more about paper, we can also recommend our Paper guide highly recommend.

The following paper types are particularly suitable for cards:

• Bulk paper is available in coated and uncoated varieties and is used only in offset printing.
• Art paper is available in a glossy or matt coated finish, has good opacity (low light transmission) and stiffness. Art paper is ideal for offset and digital printing.
• Recycled paper is ideal for environmentally conscious customers, as the paper is produced without optical brighteners.
• Premium paper is made from high-quality card, characterised by a fine microstructure and exceptional resistance to ageing.
• Cotton-blend card is perfect for letterpress printing and stands out thanks to its velvety finish.

3 | Cards with special finishes really stand out

Add that special touch to your card with a finishing touch. Especially when it comes to high-quality events, or if you want to give a particular detail on the card a special touch, the following Finishing options A good choice:

Matt or glossy cellophane coating

Not only does it enhance the card’s appearance, but it also offers protection.

• Glossy cellophane coating: better colour depth, greater brightness of images, an attractive glossy finish, scratch- and abrasion-resistant
• Matt cellophane coating: Soft and particularly pleasant to the touch; the coated surface does not reflect light and is scratch- and abrasion-resistant

Design personalised greeting cards

Whether Business event or for a private occasion such as a Wedding, a Birthday or Anniversary – Greeting cards all have one thing in common: they inform and they delight. With the druck.at design tips listed above, you can give your cards that special touch! As a business, this allows you to send your Advertising message personalised to the customer whilst in the private area Surprise friends and family can. Have fun putting together your perfect card!

Still looking for inspiration? On our Pinterest board you can take a look at a few creative ideas.