50 Bizarre & Brilliant Business Card Designs!

Recently updated on September 29th, 2017 at 10:22 pm

The business card is as minimal and business-like, or as extravagantly brilliant as you want to make it. The following examples of business cards focus on the bold, bizarre, and utterly fabulous. If you’re about to design your business card, look to this list for inspiration. Admittedly, it might be difficult to pull-off many of the weird material choices and crazy concepts. However, I hope the following cards impel you to do something brilliant yourself and step-out-of-the-box when conceptualizing your own designs.

original source: http://cardrabbit.com/coolest-unique-business-card-tie/#more-2612

A simple rounded corner effect makes a fantastic “band aid” concept for this medical business card – designed by Michele Greco.

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/coolest-unique-business-card-tie/#more-2612

Great humor and quirky -cool by Lucian Bernhard. A simple die cut business card with additional print piece. Easy-to-do but looks fantastic.

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original source: http://www.designsojourn.com/transforming-business-cards-into-weapons-of-destruction/

Crazy piece of paper engineering by Bryce bell. These lethal paper creations catapult and shoot pennies!!!? Not a business card that the average lunatic could design! (I love it!)

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original source: http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/carr

What a clever and graphically beautiful concept for an acupuncture card! A simple perforated die-cut effect elevates this business card to a whole other level!

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original source: http://walking-billboards.blogspot.com/2010/12/zohra-mouhetta-helps-you-strip-away.html

Doesn’t get any more clever and creative than this! A simple perf-off print effect is a wonderful way to promote fitness center business cards – designed by Leo Burnett, Dubai.

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original source: http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/04/50-creative-business-cards-of-50-graphic-designers/

Another simple but highly-effective die-cut business card to draw attention to Sergej Melissen’s ecommerce design company.

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original source: http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/04/50-creative-business-cards-of-50-graphic-designers/

Jonathon lackey has figured out “professional-but-cool” with this circular-ended die-cut business card.

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original source: http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/counter_creatives

As this Nordic creative agency describes: “We are a kind of desk /counter to outstanding creative work”. Great idea and really easy to die-cut print.

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original source: http://www.thenounproject.com

Simple business card design that synergizes beautifully with the web design. The designer came up with the concept of “cutting a piece of our website out.”

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original source: http://cardobserver.com/gallery/concrete-business-cards

Concrete business cards … yes concrete! Murmure Design has created a strong and powerful business card idea!

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original source: http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2009/04/50-creative-business-cards-of-50-graphic-designers/

A phenomenal piece of graphic design, combined with an original die-cut shape make this a truly stand out business card.

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original source: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Pop-Grub/2378878

Uber-cool die-cut business cards for New York based start-up ‘Pop Grub’ by UK design company Hype and Slippers.

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original source: http://www.samgough.co.uk/

Designer Sam Gough of RDA, created a handful of “carved” wooden business cards! (The kind of card you would only give out to your most beloved clients.)

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original source: http://www.demortalz.com/2011/07/17/card-designs-50-creative-business-samples-to-inspire-boost-your-creativity/

Ouch!!! Die-cut! These ninja throwing star business cards are killer!

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original source: http://cardobserver.com/gallery/casabella-business-card

Sit down and relax with these fabulous furniture business cards (look complicated but are actually a pretty simple die-cut design.)

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original source: http://cardobserver.com/gallery/sucker-jeans

Amazing what a simple die-cut corner effect can do to your business cards. These beautifully designed “old-timey” cards are perfect for a vintage jean company.

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original source: http://www.itevenhasawatermark.com/business_card/fantastic-toys/

Fun, fun, funghi business cards! Super die-cut cards for a toy company.

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original source: http://www.demortalz.com/2011/07/17/card-designs-50-creative-business-samples-to-inspire-boost-your-creativity/

Easy-peasy mini-card die cut that makes for a lovely little business card package!

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original source: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Caroline-Boisvert-Stationary/2931255

This results coach has really turned-up-the-volume on her business cards with this two-part pull-out die-cut!

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original source: http://www.demortalz.com/2011/07/17/card-designs-50-creative-business-samples-to-inspire-boost-your-creativity/

Want to create a really different-looking business card? Round-’em-off (circular-edged die-cut business card.)

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original source: http://www.behance.net/gallery/KJM-Graphic-DesignIdentity-System/1278199

Another example of a simple etched-out corner die-cut business card. Adds a great look to these movie-ticket-themed business cards.

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/creative-square-business-card-design/#more-445

Rounded-cornering on alternate edges creates a fantastic effect. Love these cool-as-ice sub-zero business cards.

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original source: http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/hand_eye

You might need a degree in metal-work to create these amazing business cards. The semi-articulated (pop-out) metal hand can hold an envelope or an invoice! Sublime!

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/creative-business-card-jae-salavarrieta/

Awesomely cool and snappy business card from Jae Salavarrieta. The unique die-cut shape makes this card stand-out.

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/round-business-cards-chets-bbq/

These barbecue restaurant business cards are sweet! Rounded cards are fab!

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original source: http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/badasscreatives

These cheeky cards by Bad Ass Creatives celebrate the concept of “custom fit ideas just for you!” Simple die-cut idea…bad ass results!

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/creative-business-card-yellow-duck-pr/

These cards are just so ducking cute! Even a simple folded card effect can elevate your business cards.

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original source: http://ralev.com/

This business card in the shape of a clapper board was designed by Ralev.com. A really creative way to make a more interactive business card. Simple-to-do as well.

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original source: http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/levin_tahmaz

Combining a die-cut sticker with a business card with amazing results…brilliantly done!

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/unique-business-card-mootto/

Do you know what Mootto’s favourite pastime is? Playing cards…business cards, that is! (too cute!)

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/unique-business-card-stock-podium/

More snappy little business cards! This time from photographer, Pavel Andreev.

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/creative-business-card-agencia-d/

Ad agency die-cut “peep-hole” business card that’s so simple but effective!

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/creative-custom-business-card-faust/

Who doesn’t love a cute kitty card? (die cut business cards from German production company.)

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original source: http://www.meatcards.com/

Looks good enough to eat! A business card that is also a piece of jerky meat? Crazy, huh!?

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original source: http://creattica.com/business-cards/orderin-business-cards/2391

These restaurant cards also look good enough to eat! (Someone’s taken a die-cut bite out of them.)

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original source: http://cardrabbit.com/unique-electricians-business-card/

The simple addition of two holes make this electricians business card exceptional (looks like a real electrical plug.)

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original source: http://cardobserver.com/gallery/edible-business-card-bombay-bakery

A business card that goes best with afternoon tea and cakes! These edible bakery business cards look delicious!

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original source: http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Business-Card-Designs/276678

A business card that folds into a paper plane to throw at your customers and clients…what fun!

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original source: http://cardobserver.com/gallery/laptop-design-business-card

A teeny-weeny laptop to play with! These IT company folded business cards look seriously cool and hi-tech groovy! (easy to make yourself.)

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original source: http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/kero_tudo

You can have a Kero Tudo of your very own with these origami character cards (they’re so awesome!)

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http://cardrabbit.com/unique-business-card-cedric-vella/#more-1916

Web directors card that looks just like a video screen. No folds or effects. Proof that a simple business card can look really original and communicate an effective idea.

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original source: http://creattica.com/business-cards/easel-business-card/22315

These artist cards are so smart! Make your own little easel from these perforated die-cut business cards. Such an elegant business card treatment!

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This completes my list of brilliant and bizarre business cards. Leave your comment if you think I’ve missed out a particularly fabulous business card or you have your own you’d like to share with us! I hope this article inspires you to create your own brilliant business card.