Introduction to ID card
An employee ID card is a company-issued credential containing the employee's identifying information. It serves various purposes, including providing access to the workplace, tracking attendance, enhancing security, and verifying an employee's identity and affiliation with the organization.
Style Guide to designing ID cards
At workhall, every ID card is designed to encompass professionalism, uniformity and visibility. Every employee’s image is adjusted to black and white with a tint of blue for printing in order to ensure a consistent and standardized appearance for all employees, helping to maintain a cohesive corporate identity.
This also helps us achieve a minimalist or monochromatic aesthetic for their ID cards and the blue tint helps us to convey a sense of formality and simplicity alligning with workhall’s brand colors.
Step by step guide for ID card design
- Remove the background of the image in photoshop without compromising the quality of the image.
- Add a layer property, Image > Adjustments > Black and White. Apply the values to the hues as shown in the image.
- Add tone highlights, Image > Adjustments > Color Balance to add a tint of blue to the image (refer the images provided below)
- The dimension for ID card is Height: 1020 pt, Width: 645 pt.
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Guidelines for designing ID card
Do’s:
- Maintain Consistency: Incorporate the company's branding, logo, and color scheme.
- Use High-Quality Images: Utilize clear and high-resolution employee photos with a white or solid background.
- Include Essential Information: Feature the employee's name, photo, unique ID on the front, along with additional info like blood group, emergency contact number, and Workhall address.
- Secure Design: The Workhall ID card is encrypted for entry access and attendance verification, serving as an entry ticket to leisure areas, pantry, and the food court.
Don'ts:
- Avoid Clutter: Keep the design clean and uncluttered for a professional appearance, adhering to spacing guidelines.
- Don't Oversimplify: While minimalism is good, ensure all crucial information is present.
- Steer Clear of Unapproved Elements: Exclude unauthorized graphics or elements that go against Workhall’s style guide.
- Don't Sacrifice Quality: Refrain from using low-resolution images or inexpensive printing methods.
- Avoid unprofessional images: The images used in the ID card must be straight facing, showing all the features of the person clearly.
- Don't Neglect Security: Don't overlook security measures that protect against counterfeiting or forgery.