Comments on: Business Cards, Continued

By: Darius Kazemi

Darius Kazemi — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:22 +0000

I think that’s fine. What you want to avoid is a head shot of yourself — it makes you look like a real estate agent.

By: Ryan A. Latham

Ryan A. Latham — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:24:54 +0000

I would like to add to what Tracy Lawson said. Is it okay to include a picture if it is silly or remarkable in some way? I have this great picture of my 5 year old self, splashing in puddle with nothing but rain boots on. It was shot while I faced away from the camera and at angle, so no private parts are visible. I was condsidering sticking it somewhere in the corner of my card. Is something like this too much?

By: Ernest W. Adams

Ernest W. Adams — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:20:21 +0000

This doesn’t really convey professionalism, but it helps people to remember you when you write to them after the conference. You can say, “I don’t expect you to remember me, but I was the man/woman who….”:

Cultivate a distinctive look that suits you. Not a squirrel costume, just something memorable. Corvus Elrod’s mustache. Darius Kazemi’s bright orange shirts. Chris Crawford’s tunicles. My top hat.

This may be more difficult for women, as they get big points off from other women for sartorial weirdness. But do it anyway. Purple hair. Trench coat. Vampire fangs.

By: So You Wanna Call Yourself a Game Designer? | Semionaut's Notebook

So You Wanna Call Yourself a Game Designer? | Semionaut's Notebook — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:32:36 +0000

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By: Erin Hoffman

Erin Hoffman — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:49:47 +0000

Glad to help, Darius! Enjoying your posts. I need to remember to stop by more often…

By: On Printing Business Cards

On Printing Business Cards — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:36:45 +0000

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By: Darius Kazemi

Darius Kazemi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:53:27 +0000

It is a very good idea.

(Sorry but that’s pretty much all I have to say on that!)

By: Matt Zitterman

Matt Zitterman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:52:46 +0000

Does anyone have an opinion on putting short, important descriptors of one’s talents on his/her card?

For example, “Scrummaster Experience” for a producer, or “x published titles” for..well anyone?

By: Cat Wendt

Cat Wendt — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:34:28 +0000

Okay, fiiiine, I finally re-designed and ordered my cards. Geez.

I felt pressured after all of your good advice and such. ;)

(Thanks, btw.)

I created a simple, text-only card and placed an order through Staples. We’ll see how it turns out and/or goes over at GDC. I have to say, it was fun indulging in a little quirkiness – I didn’t have much of a chance to go the playful personal-branding route back when I worked in other industries.

By: Traci Lawson

Traci Lawson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:40:25 +0000

Great insight! I've had some luck with an old photograph of myself at age 4 playing on the Apple IIe, which is especially relevant because I design children's games. It's a real conversation starter, and though I cringe slightly that the picture is dark and a little out of focus, I think it's worth the expense of a double-sided card. I print 'em at moo.com. Full size business, not mini.