In order to create a good logo it is recommended to begin with a very basic concept and continue to make variations until a final idea is set ( see how basic design elements can be created). The first logo created is usually not the best one, so I highly recommend creating as many logos as time allows, and revisiting those ideas frequently. Part of the initial logo creation should be looking at other logos for ideas and variations in design styles. One good tip when designing a logo is scalability – your logo might be recognizable on a business card, but if you want your logo to work on smaller promotional items, like pens, it needs to look good very small. You can also create different versions of your logo, specially if your logo will be used on the web; you want your logo to fit well on small places, like a favicon.

Download and dissect this new set of logos, all in vector format. This set contains very basic ideas for logos: organic, dotted, dashed, swoosh, font, shield, object and tribal.

Download Logo Ideas
• Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
• EPS vector (.EPS)
• Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
• Thumbnail (.jpg)

Via OpenGraphicDesign.com

Since graphic designers are often unhappy with a design after a short time, I recommend you try variations and print a short run on press. Getting some business cards out and printed sooner is better than waiting around until you have the ‘perfect’ design.  On the other hand, if you’re designing for a large company or firm, I recommend taking as much time needed to get a really good business card designed. Company’s business cards, specially companies with a large number of employees, don’t often change layout or designs because it is not cost effective and can be bad for branding.

As a graphic designer I often create mock-ups and layout ideas for business cards that never get printed. Worst, at times projects get abandoned and these designs just get archived and never see the light of day. During the initial design process I tend to create many variations for a business card design, and as the second and third revisions take place, fewer and minor variations occur.

I decided it would be great to share some of the initial design ideas with everyone for various reasons

• Beginner designers might be able to use them and help them come up with better designs
• Design concepts go through transitions. These designs I’ve created may not apply a few years from now. Why not share them now?
• It may help some designers see how other designers work and put together their artwork. (note the small details in bullets, line separators, font sizes, etc)
• Getting designs ideas out there will help me become a better designer and continuously improve my skills

Download this set and I hope you enjoy the free business card graphics. With so many low cost printing companies available, there should be no reason for you to have a nice set of business cards. My personal favorites are cards that are unique in design, cut and material.

Download Free Business Card Templates
• Illustrator vector file with all templates (.ai)
• Vector EPS (.eps)
• Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
• Thumbnail preview (.jpg)