Recently, Toby, one of the MOO Crew's developers, had the pleasure of meeting Jack Hooker. In usual fashion, Jack gave Toby one of his business cards . All of us back at MOO Studios were very impressed with Jack's cards and excited to find out that Jack had made his cards with MOO. So, we asked San Sharma* to find out a bit more about Jack and the story behind his cards for our business ideas section.
We couldn't wait for Jack's story to go live in our ideas section so we've shared it as a sneak peak here on our blog. Here's what San discovered...
Jack Hooker is a freelance graphic designer, working from a social collaborative space in
Lewes, East Sussex. Co-working, he says, gives him the chance to meet other creative professionals - and with his MOO Business Cards he makes sure that everybody knows Jack!
Jack uploaded complete designs for the front and back of his MOO Business Cards in four variations based on illustrations of himself - as the Jack in a pack of playing cards.
As a freelancer, Jack is used to appearing in different guises. He works for a number of design agencies and private clients, on projects as diverse as packaging, print and promotions. He also designs for newmedia, creating sites for bands and brands.
In fact, Jack got the idea for his business cards at The Farm, where he found that many people were already using MOO for themselves. "I saw that you could have different designs on the back of each card," he said. "So, I emailed MOO to see if my idea was do-able and they replied, explaining how to use the PDF uploader on their website. It was easy!"
Jack then used a corner cutter to round the edges off his Business Cards so that they looked more like playing cards. "The response I've had from the cards has been great," he said. "If I give one out at an event, I often get two or three more people asking if they can have one too!"
The cards are a perfect way to show off Jack's creativity, as a master of his trade, without breaking the bank. "They're very affordable," Jack says. "And MOO offers small print runs too - perfect for trying out new ideas to see how they'll look, and what kind of response they'll get." And, as a conversation piece, they’re an ideal ice-breaker, especially if you’re a nervous networker!
Jack played his cards right by using MOO. As a freelancer, first impressions are everything, and with these cards, Jack’s always sure to have a winning hand.
*Interview & Post by San Sharma. San helped create Enterprise Nation, the UK home business website, in 2006. He was its Creative Director for four years and editor of its Technology channel. He now helps people and companies make things work better, on paper and on screen, as a writer, designer and Social Media Consultant.
Two days ago my friend Komang invited me over to her house for lunch as she usually did every other week when she's not working or has a driving lesson to attend, so I went there and there was another person in her living room, she said she forgot to tell me about this person that was also coming, Her name's Suliani and she's also an indonesian but from Medan and a chinese girl who used to live also in Singapore just like me. I kind of glad meeting another indonesian in the UK, she also told me that she lives nearer to my house, which makes me glad too as it's walking distance.
It was a nice meeting and lunch, Komang is a great cook, I love her cooking and I do like that we are getting more closer now, I guess I don't know yet about my new friend but we'll see if we clicked just like me and komang.
Suliani and Komang (above pic)
Phone calls, emails, text messages, facebook, Morse code or something else... How do you like to stay in touch with your friends?
Well when I was in Jakarta and since most of my friends are in Jakarta, I would phone them up or text them up for chit chat coz it's cheap but now that I moved to the UK, I can't possibly phone them up or text them often as I couldn't afford it and it costs a fortune! But I'm using Skype to phone my family as it's alot cheaper than using home phone.
Now I stay in touch with family and friends through Facebook! I even found my long lost friends and high school friends in Facebook, I have my 6 year old nieces and nephews in facebook too hehe, it's awesome!
There are about nine parking spaces that are covered in the shade, yet there are the furthest away from the entrance. We are in the middle of a heatwave, so where would you park your car in the morning ? Most people still park closest to the entrance ! Good because I can park in the shade ...wooo
