Why the QR code on a vCard is so much better than NFC

I recently attended a major industry conference, and gained some interesting insights about the use vCards in day-to-day interactions with fellow businessmen.  I had decided to systematically use my vCard with everyone I met, to see how it performed and to test peoples’ reactions, rather than [...]

By |2024-08-05T06:20:56-04:00May 20th, 2024|Categories: Card Technology, ID Card Considerations, ID Card Design, Thoughts and Ideas|Tags: , , |

Why I believe that ID cards aren’t going away anytime soon

Many people, when they hear that I run America’s leading online photo ID card provider, ask me “but isn’t that a dying business?”  Aren’t ID cards going the way of the buggy whip and the steam engine?  But you know what? I’ve been hearing that reaction [...]

By |2024-08-05T04:50:14-04:00May 6th, 2024|Categories: ID Card Design, Security, Thoughts and Ideas|Tags: , , |

Why using ID Card design software for photo ID cards is a bad idea

Here at InstantCard we are occasionally asked whether we offer a card layout tool to allow our clients to design their own ID card templates.  We have long resisted the temptation to release such a tool, as we think that our clients are not well-served by [...]

By |2024-08-05T06:58:00-04:00April 30th, 2024|Categories: ID Card Design, Potential Clients, Thoughts and Ideas|Tags: , , , |

Individual Card Ordering Features and Options

ICO Overview Over the past few years, InstantCard has invested heavily in building out the technical capabilities of its ICO (Individual Card Ordering) service.  ICO is a unique cloud service which gives the employees, students, or members of a client organization the ability to order their [...]

By |2024-08-05T06:35:45-04:00March 8th, 2024|Categories: ID Card Design, Potential Clients|

Designer Tip: What Should I Put On The Back Of My ID Card?

When designing your company's ID cards, a crucial aspect to consider is what to include on the back of the card. It's a space that's often overlooked but can be a great resource to utilize for additional information. With thoughtful planning, you can optimize this space [...]

By |2023-05-23T16:49:26-04:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: ID Card Design|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Do You Need A Signature On Your Photo ID Card?

Signatures on personal ID cards have, in general, become more and more rare, since they are a hold-over from the pre-digital age. Signatures are required less and less on debit and credit cards.  But even if you have a signature on your card, ask yourself when [...]

By |2023-04-16T21:25:00-04:00April 16th, 2023|Categories: ID Card Considerations, ID Card Design, Security|Tags: |

ID Card Template Management in Complex Organizations

Managing Templates in a Complex Organizational Structure Large corporations typically have many offices and facilities spread around the country, or indeed the world.  With a wide footprint, the challenge of managing their personnel’s identity badging in an efficient and secure manner becomes extremely complex.  Human Resources [...]

By |2024-08-05T08:19:28-04:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: Card Technology, ID Card Considerations, ID Card Design, Security|

Professional Photo ID Cards For Eldercare: An Industry Best Practice

The United States' demographics are changing rapidly.  Our citizens are living longer, and enjoying an active retirement for many more years than previously.  Beyond their active years, many are now choosing to live in a community living environment, rather than age-at-home, as has been the preference [...]

By |2023-02-08T09:53:46-05:00January 18th, 2023|Categories: Current Clients, ID Card Considerations, ID Card Design|

Small Batch Printing of Professional PVC Information Cards

Plastic cards can be an excellent way of easily and conveniently providing a wide range of critical information directly to staff members.  Having been in the business of producing photo ID cards on a continuous basis for over 15 years, our team has seen a lot [...]

By |2024-08-05T07:34:50-04:00November 9th, 2022|Categories: Card Technology, Current Clients, ID Card Design|
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