This article explores some of the best birthday card designs created by the top minds in the print design industry these days.
Birthday cards often symbolize love and care for friends and families. Even though social media has made birthday cards obsolete to many people, there are still stunning card designs like these that make birthday celebrants leap for joy!
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Table of Contents
- Birthday Invitation by Christina Tuscher
- Birthday Card by Laura Beutner
- Celebration of a 33rd Birthday by Barbara Dilg
- For Dusan by ZUZANA MICHALINOVA
- Maligayang Bati / Happy Birthday Card by A Duck Amuck
- Birthday Card by Elena Comte Studio
- Julie - 20 Ans by Matthieu Loigerot
- Happy Birth-Yay! by Tessa Kate Creates
1. Birthday Invitation by Christina Tuscher
Standout Features:
- Red and pink hues
- Bold typography
- Simple layout
Typical birthday cards are often filled with images like cakes and balloons. However, print designer Christina Tuscher took a different route in designing the Birthday Invitation and went for a simple layout with an impressive design concept.
The birthday card contains the message, "For the best things in life are not the ones you get for money," written in bold lowercase serif letters in red. There is also a small rectangle with a leopard print in various shades of red and pink, making it unique. The design is simple yet impactful for the recipient.
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2. Birthday Card by Laura Beutner
Standout Features:
- Feminine visuals
- Pastel colors
- A mix of different fonts
Laura Beutner's birthday card design features feminine design elements, from the colors used to the fonts and messages on each birthday card.
The messages on the birthday cards appeal mostly to female buyers, although there are more generic greetings like "Happy 19th birthday" and "Happy birthday to my favorite vegan." These come in a loopy, handwritten font style with a bold sans-serif typeface. The fonts add another layer of personality to the birthday card design, and the pastel colors bring the message home.
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3. Celebration of a 33rd Birthday by Barbara Dilg
Standout Features:
- Classy design
- Handwritten typeface
- Dark and cool colors
For the Celebration of a 33rd birthday card design, German print designer Barbara Dilg incorporated German elements in the birthday card, making it a standout in our best birthday card designs list.
The design concept involved illustrating a shot glass, which is a play on the number 33 being a Schnapszahl, a German term for numbers where all digits are repeated, like 11, 22, 33, etc. Coincidentally, Schnaps also means liquor in German. The agency also used a handwritten typeface for the birthday card, giving it warmth amidst the cool blue and black color scheme.
4. For Dusan by ZUZANA MICHALINOVA
Standout Features:
- Playful design
- Aviation-themed
- Simple yet meaningful
What sets ZUZANA MICHALINOVÁ's birthday card design For Dusan from the others is the card's theme: aviation, a nod to Dušan's profession.
Unlike typical birthday cards, this card design has parts you can remove and fold into a paper airplane. This adds an element of fun and engagement, allowing the recipient to do more with the card than just read it.
5. Maligayang Bati / Happy Birthday Card by A Duck Amuck
Standout Features:
- Filipino elements
- Cake illustration
- Blank space inside
A Duck Amuck came up with a simple yet beautiful birthday card that introduces the beauty of the Filipino language with this Maligayang Bati / Happy Birthday Card.
The birthday card includes a big "Maligayang Bati" greeting with a direct translation at the lower part of the card. Additionally, the card has a simple yet colorful birthday cake illustration on the front and a blank interior for personalized messages.
6. Birthday Card by Elena Comte Studio
Standout Features:
- Animal illustrations
- Charming watercolor effect
- Cute design concept
Elena Comte Studio used a classic feature in most birthday cards — happy animals — but with a colorful twist.
The birthday card design features a lion, an elephant, and a crocodile holding balloons and wearing festive smiles on their faces. The watercolor painting in shades of green, pink, and tan makes the design look aligned, clean, and attractive.
Overall, the cute illustrations and charming colors make this design suitable for kids and kids at heart.
7. Julie - 20 Ans by Matthieu Loigerot
Standout Features:
- Minimalist design
- Elegant lines
- Sophisticated color story
In this Julie – Ans 20 birthday card design, French print designer Matthieu Loigerot used patterns to create a luxurious-looking birthday card.
The design includes a unique pattern inspired by Julie's initials. Its burgundy, white, and gray color scheme gives it a sophisticated and elegant look. Furthermore, the design incorporates a mix of typography styles, making it a standout among birthday cards nowadays!
8. Happy Birth-Yay! by Tessa Kate Creates
Standout Features:
- Bold graphic design
- Colorful visual
- White background
Tessa Kate Creates developed an impressive birthday card design for Happy Birth-Yay!. The designer successfully relayed a fun message through bold and expressive graphic designs, perfect for momentous occasions.
The designs feature the greeting “Happy Birth-Yay!” embraced by artistic illustrations of flowers and other lush flora. Flowers are often given to birthday celebrants, which is an excellent reference to the gesture of love. The white background makes it look more polished and put together.
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