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HINTS FOR DESIGNING YOUR ID CARD |
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Do you want a portrait or landscape design layout? |
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The orientation of your ID cards really depends on the information you wish to print on the card. Generally, portrait formats allow for more information to be displayed. However, a landscape format may be more appropriate if you wish to utilise magnetic stripe options on your cards. |
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How do you intend your employees to carry the card? |
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In some organisations, ID cards must be carried on the person and visible at all times. Therefore, one must consider what the ID card is going to be attached to. Clips provide the most economical choice, however provide restrictions when attachment to clothing is not possible. Lanyards offer better visual security by quickly and easily identifying visitors and staff at a glace even before checks on the ID card can be performed. |
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Do you want a punched hole for clip attachment or would you prefer the cards to be contained within a card holder for added protection. |
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Hole punching your cards offer the most economical alternative to securing your cards to clips or lanyards. Card Holders provide the ideal protection for all your ID card and badge needs. They are available in both in portrait and landscape formats for the perfect fit.
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ID cards may mean a significant outlay to your business. It may be a good idea to protect your investment by using badge holders to help extend the life of your cards and protect the valuable information that may be stored on them. |
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Do you want dual sided printing? |
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Dual sided printing obviously allows for more visual information to be printed on the card. This may be important for some organisations requiring additional visual security requirements such as signatures. |
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Do you want photo ID? |
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Photo identification of ID cards dramatically increases security of any organisation by minimising the risk of intruders entering buildings using lost or stolen cards. Photo Identification is highly recommended, however requires full colour printing. This additional cost however, is a tiny investment in protecting the value of staff and property at risk of unwanted intruders. |
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Do you require other security options such as barcoding, signature panels, magnetic stripe encoding? |
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Barcoding, signature panels, and magnetic stripe encoding are further options to raise the effectiveness of your ID cards. Depending on the nature and circumstances of your organisation, these options may prove to be absolute necessities to ensure a totally secure and integrated visitor management system. |
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Will your cards be integrated as part of an access control system? |
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The integration of your ID Cards into an already established access control system requires a few simple considerations such as the nature of the access control system and the card technology used such as proximity cards and smart cards. When looking to design an ID card, it's important to speak to our Client Solutions Representatives for some obligation free advice. |
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Have you considered a return address on the card in case of card loss? |
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Printing a return address on the back of your ID Cards (usually a non advertised Post Office Box) is a smart idea in the case of lost or stolen cards. |
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The decision on whether to produce your cards in-house or to outsource your card production requirements depends on a variety of factors including your particular application, expected card production volume, and internal resources. |
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