What are the best practices for 3D Lenticular Business Cards?

3D lenticular cards create motion and depth, so the design rules focus on high-resolution art and one clear effect.

• Use high-resolution images at 300 DPI or higher, built in CMYK, with bold colors and strong contrast.
• Limit the animation to two to five frames so each transition reads crisp instead of muddy.
• For a true 3D effect, separate the artwork into distinct foreground and background layers.
• Keep any type on the lenticular side above 8pt so it stays legible through the lens.
• Keep body text and contact details on the flat, non-lenticular side so they stay sharp and readable.
• Stick to a single effect per card, one flip or one depth move, rather than crowding several together.
• Approve the digital proof before production, and consider a physical proof before a full run to confirm the tilt angle and transition quality in hand, since motion effects are hard to judge from a static file alone.