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BROWSE
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth)
3.5 in × 2 in
Page Count
–
Paper Stock
7 layers of 80 lb and 100 lb text
Number of Colors
1 spot ink
Varnishes
–
Binding
–
Typography
–
There are thick business cards, and then there are thick business cards. Those who love them are usually aware of which paper mill can deliver the thickest and most delicious paper in which to print the ultimate business card. And others resort to gluing two or more papers to create the effect.
For this business card, seven layers of paper were manually glued together (which the printer has dubbed Septaplexing) to form an alternating pattern of colors. Then they were printed using a 100-year-old, manually-operated letterpress.
With the use of a single color, besides the paper, the brand is carried on all six sides of the card — something every receiver is sure to notice. That, and the fact that it won’t necessarily fit in their minimalist wallet.
Factory Arts Business Card
Production Method
Design
Factory Arts: Derek Landers
Printing
Chris Dreyer
This post was published in the original layout of FPO so all images are smaller. Project descriptions as well as production lessons are quoted in the main content area.
Post Author
Bryony
Bryony Gomez-Palacio
Editor of FPO and co-founder of UnderConsideration LLC.
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Date Published
February 19, 2010
Filed Under
Business Cards
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UnderConsideration is a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Run by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit in Bloomington, IN. More…
blogs we publish
Brand New / Displaying opinions and focusing solely on corporate and brand identity work.
Art of the Menu / Cataloguing the underrated creativity of menus from around the world.
Quipsologies / Chronicling the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry on a daily basis.
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Prints / A variety of posters, the majority from our AIforGA series.
Other / Various one-off products.
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Brand Nieuwe Conference / Ditto but in Amsterdam.
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