While photo ID software makes it easy for anyone to design professional ID cards, there are a lot of choices you can make in how your cards look and function. The first thing you should ask yourself is how will the cards be used? This will help you determine what elements to include in your design. Photo identification obviously requires the cardholder's photo (typically a close-up head shot), along with relevant personal info.
If strong card security is required, elements such as signatures and fingerprints can help to improve visual authenticity. Integrating a secure watermark into your design is another great way to protect your cards from tampering and illegal duplication. This can be done with holographic overlaminates or stickers, or in the case of certain Magicard printers, a secure watermark pattern can be applied to face of each card at no extra cost.
The design of your ID cards can also help to extend the identity of your company or organization. Prominently placed logos and graphics as design elements or background layers can add further personality to your cards, while promoting your company name.
To learn more about ID card design, we encourage you to check out our Photo ID Software section, where you can compare available software packages to see which best meets your needs in terms of design tools and functionality.
