Name Card Design Checklist: Size, Bleed & QR Code Tips
A strong name card should be easy to read, easy to scan and consistent with your brand. Confirm the final card size first, add bleed, protect all contact details with safe margins and test every QR code before supplying the print-ready PDF.
For current specifications, turnaround guidance and quotation details, see our name card printing in Singapore page.
Confirm the final name-card size first
Common name-card sizes used in Singapore include 89 × 54 mm and 90 × 54 mm. The one-millimetre difference is small, but artwork should still be built to the exact size selected for production.
You can compare this with our printing services in Singapore and use the artwork guide before submitting files.
Designing to the final size from the start helps you judge font size, spacing and QR-code proportions accurately.
Use bleed for full-background designs
If colour, a photograph or a graphic reaches the edge of the card, extend it beyond the final trim line. Bleed reduces the chance of an unintended white hairline appearing at the edge after cutting.
Keep text, logos and registration information inside a safe area rather than placing them close to the trim.
Make the important contact information dominant
A name card should communicate the person and the contact route immediately. Prioritise the name, mobile number and role according to how the card will actually be used.
For property-agent name cards, registration details and agency information should remain clear and readable without competing with the mobile number or QR code.
Treat QR codes as functional elements, not decoration
Keep a QR code high contrast and provide enough quiet space around it. Avoid stretching, recolouring or redrawing a working code unless the new version is fully tested.
Scan the final PDF from a screen and, where possible, test a physical proof or sample at the intended print size.
Check front and back as one design system
For double-sided cards, the two sides should feel related even when they have different purposes. One side may focus on identity and branding while the other carries services, a QR code or a call to action.
Check orientation carefully so the reverse side is not unintentionally upside down when the physical card is turned.
Export and inspect the final PDF
Zoom in to check fine text, logos and alignment, then also view the artwork at actual size. Both views are useful: zooming reveals technical problems while actual-size viewing reveals whether the card is comfortable to read.
Send the final production PDF only after names, phone numbers, email addresses and regulatory details have been approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should I use for a Singapore name card?
89 × 54 mm and 90 × 54 mm are both common. Use the exact finished size stated in the quotation or template.
How big should a QR code be on a name card?
There is no single size that fits every design. The important point is to keep it large enough to scan reliably at final printed size and to preserve clear space around it.
Should the mobile number be large?
If phone or WhatsApp contact is the main purpose of the card, giving the mobile number stronger visual priority can improve usability.
Can a name card use very small text?
Small text may fit more information but can reduce readability. Check the final artwork at actual size before approval, especially for regulatory numbers, addresses and email details.
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