As part of our annual roundups showcasing the best in graphic and web design, it’s time to turn the spotlight on business cards. In this article, we present the top business cards of 2019–2020.
With the year coming to a close and the next just around the corner, the team at Code Barcelona has put together a selection of the most outstanding business cards from 2019–2020.
Bold, eye-catching, and full of personality. Whether you’re a designer or simply looking for inspiration for your next set of business cards, you’re sure to find plenty of creative fuel here.
Let’s dive in!
The Best Business Cards of 2019–2020
Riso Gradient by Hendrik Klein & Julian Klein
Featuring fluorescent duotone gradients and textured paper, these business cards by Hendrik Klein and Julian Klein are true attention-grabbers.
As you can see in the photo, the cards are printed on heavyweight stock, giving them a robust and compact feel.
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Poble by Poble Studio
Minimalist yet elegant. Designed by Poble Studio, these business cards feature a debossed detail that adds a lot of character.
Undoubtedly, these cards deserve a spot in our roundup of the best business cards of 2019–2020.
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Marina Cardoso by Marina Cardoso
If you love handmade illustration, you’re going to fall for these business cards.
Designed by Marina Cardoso herself, these are a brilliant creative showcase where shapes know no bounds. Each illustration is rendered in a contrasting duotone—specifically, the classic red and blue combo.
Charming, full of personality, playful, and bold.
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Mooci by Mooci Design
Elegance. That’s the word that defines these stunning business cards created by and for the Mooci design studio.
The cards are printed on thick stock, and their edges are finished with a metallic gold, giving them a truly exclusive look.
The reverse side is kept minimal, perfectly complementing the front.
A flawless example of great design—no wonder it made our list of the best business cards of 2019–2020.
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I L N P by Marcin Usarek
“Wow!” That was my first reaction when I saw these cards. The contrast between the black textured cardstock and the reflective metallic edges makes these some of the most impressive business cards I’ve ever seen.
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Sidorowicz.co by Bartosz Szymkiewicz
With a metallic chrome finish on the front and a minimalist design on the back, these business cards have real personality.
The back features a simulated stain texture, giving it a raw, edgy feel.
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Irradié ID by Alain Vonck & Atelier Irradié
These cards use textured gradients, following one of the graphic design trends for 2020 we’ve already discussed in a previous post.
Ultra-minimal and refined.
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Botanica by Claudia Argueta
Colorful, abstract, and featuring a variety of design styles, these business cards by Claudia Argueta are simply brilliant.
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Lido by Mai Creative
These minimalist cards by Mai Creative showcase a mix of textures and a metallic silver finish.
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FARBSTOFF by Thomas Hajdu
These cards make bold use of oversized typography, striking color contrasts, and an unconventional layout. All together, they’re more than worthy of a place in our annual roundup of the best business cards of 2019–2020.
Zoe Wetherall photographer by Nick Edlin
Created by Nick Edlin for photographer Zoe Wetherall, these cards feature creative debossing on textured cardboard and a laminated finish that gives them a powerful tactile presence.
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After Wall by Bárbara Monteiro
These business cards incorporate several 2020 graphic design trends we’ve previously discussed—and we highly recommend checking them out.
They blend a variety of print textures, semi-realistic finishes, and metallic elements.
Without a doubt, one of the best business cards of 2019–2020.
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Disclaimer
This list is a personal selection curated by Code Barcelona. It is not an official ranking, and personal taste plays a key role in the choices made. The aim is to provide high-quality inspiration for graphic designers.