industry-solutionsThe first thing that you should be considered in the layout of an identification card is what are all the visual elements. The static  elements on your card, like your company logo, or perhaps some kind of a background image, are a great opportunity for your organization to present itself in a professional and visually appealing way. If the purpose of a card is for security purposes, there is no reason that it can’t also look good to anyone wearing them as this reinforces the organization’s brand.

Though it is possible to use any graphics design program to design an ID card, most companies use an ID card issuance program to make their ID badge to get the quality they are looking for. Though they are designed to be easy-to-use programs, there are a few tips and tricks that are worth knowing that can help you be successful in every aspect of card design.

The first thing to know is that these programs, though they are all simple graphic design programs, are not used for CREATING artwork. They are much more for PLACING artwork that was prepared outside the program. With that in mind, here are some criteria to make sure the artwork you want to place looks good and is ready to go;

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Be sure to consider the level of security that your ID card needs. It might include visual security elements, like an embedded hologram or overlaminate, or it might be digital information, like the data in a magnetic stripe or an RFID chip. With over 20 years of industry experience, ADVANTIDGE has been helping institutions create secure, cost-effective identity management solutions. As one of the top solution providers for the industry’s most respected security manufacturers, Advantidge is committed to ensuring that every client receives the right solution for their specific needs with our expert consultative approach.