Design and present professional business cards with realistic mockup presentation using smart objects, shadows, and print specifications.

Step 1: Card Dimensions

Create 3.5×2 inch document at 300dpi. Add 0.125 inch bleed on all sides.

Step 2: Design Front

Place logo top-left. Name and title in clean sans-serif. Contact info bottom-right. Keep margins 0.25 inch.

Step 3: Design Back

New artboard for back: large logo centered or pattern fill. Maintain brand colors.

Step 4: Mockup Setup

Open mockup PSD with Smart Object layer. Double-click Smart Object to open card design.

Step 5: Paste Design

Paste front design into Smart Object. Save and close — mockup updates automatically.

Step 6: Shadow and Lighting

Adjust mockup shadow layer opacity. Match card perspective to surface angle.

Step 7: Export Presentation

Save mockup as JPEG for client presentation. Export print-ready PDF separately.

That's it! You've completed this tutorial. Experiment with the techniques and share your results with the Designstacks community.