Lukas Diemling — Graz, Austria

What do you see are the benefits of keeping a company’s identity and business cards in physical form? “Even if all electricity is shut down or the internet switched off, you can touch it. And it gains character through time. We still love books or package design done 100 years ago, but nobody talks about a website done 10 years...

Fishsaut — Taichung, Taiwan

“We still prefer physical things, because we can directly feel and touch them. Let consumers come into contact with more aspects, and use all their five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste). Retaining the feel and processing of paper conveys more emotional ‘temperature’, which is different from the digital feeling.”...

Chun Ta Chu — Taipei, Taiwan

“In this era of digitalisation and rapid information flow, business cards are no longer just a tool for providing contact information, but rather a way to construct a contextual experience. Handing out a business card can be an easy and casual way to start a social interaction without the awkwardness of directly asking for personal information. Some of my clients...

A’Design Award and Competition 2024 — Call for Submission — Italy

In a world where there are millions of products and designs launch each year, A’Design Award and Competition was born out of the desire to underline the best designs and well designed products. Submissions are now open in 100+ categories, with popular choices including Interior Space and Exhibition Design; Architecture, Building and Structure Design; Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design;...

Patrick Sanders — Arnhem, Netherlands

What makes a good business card/identity design? “It should reflect the identity of the giver first and foremost. Every element should be carefully chosen to support this message, without being excessive. It’s important to consider the physical properties of the business card. It should not only look good, but also feel good in the hand. This can be achieved by...