Custom Design Service for ID Cards – Designed Around You

Most people who order ID cards from us use one of our standard templates. Either our Single Sided or Double Sided Photo ID Cards. It’s a quick and reliable way to get smart, professional cards with minimal effort. But sometimes, that’s not quite enough.

That’s where our Custom Design Service comes in. It’s for businesses, schools, clubs or organisations that want something more specific. Whether you’ve got your own brand guidelines, want a different layout, or need to include extra information, we’ll work with you to create something that fits.

This service gives you more flexibility and more control – without needing to design anything yourself.

How Our Custom Design Service for ID Cards Works

We’ve made the process as simple as possible. You don’t need to use any design software or build a layout yourself. All you need to do is send us:

• your logo

• any brand colours or fonts you want to use

• a rough idea of what you want the card to include

That might be things like job titles, department names, expiry dates, QR codes, or anything else you need.

Once we’ve got the info, we’ll put together a design and send you a preview. You can ask for changes until you’re happy with how it looks. There’s no extra charge for amends, and we won’t print anything without your approval.

You can choose:

• single-sided or double-sided cards

• full colour or black and white

• landscape or portrait layout

• space for as much or as little info as you like

If you’re not sure what would work best, we’ll offer suggestions based on what others in your industry tend to use.

Extra Features to Add to Your Custom ID Cards

We offer a range of useful features that can be added to your ID cards during the design stage. These can help with access control, data collection, or just day-to-day efficiency:

• QR codes – scan to link to staff profiles, training records, or documents

• barcodes – for logging attendance, tracking visitors or managing stock

• magnetic strips – for swipe access to secure areas

• signature strips – for signing the card to confirm identity

• V Cards – so staff contact info can be shared digitally

We’ll help you decide what makes sense based on how you plan to use the cards. If you’re not sure, we’re happy to explain how each option works and what it’s best used for.

Two Simple Ways to Personalise Staff Cards

Once the layout is agreed, we’ll need your staff details. That means names, photos, job titles, and any other info that goes on the card. There are two ways to get this done:

Option 1: We do it for you Send us the staff list, with all the details, and we’ll take care of everything. We’ll build each card individually and send them for your approval before printing.

Option 2: We upload your card to our dedicate Buisness Website We set up a private account just for your business. You (or your admin team) can add staff details one by one, see a preview of each card, and approve it on the spot. This is useful if you’re regularly adding new staff or updating details as you can order as and when you please.

Both methods are easy, there are no extra charges and we’ll walk you through whichever one you choose.

For Larger Teams, We’ll Handle the Admin – For Free

If you’ve got a big team, chasing up headshots and job titles can take ages. So, we offer a free service to collect those details for you.

You send us a list of staff email addresses. We’ll contact them directly, ask for the photo and details we need, and handle all the follow-up. Once everything’s in, we’ll send you the finished cards for approval.

This service is included in the price. There’s nothing extra to pay.

Clear Prices for Custom Design ID Cards

Our Custom Design Service is included in the card price – there are no setup fees, no design charges, and no surprises. The only thing not included is postage.

Here’s how our pricing works:

• 1 card – £12.99

• 2 to 5 cards – £6.99 each

• 6 to 10 cards – £5.99 each

• 11 to 50 cards – £4.99 each

• 51 to 99 cards – £3.75 each

• 100+ cards – £3.50 each

You don’t pay more for choosing the Custom Design Service – it’s just an extra option for people who need it.

Biodegradable Plastic – Better for the Environment

All our ID cards are made from biodegradable plastic. They’re strong and long-lasting, but they break down much more quickly than standard plastic when they’re eventually disposed of. It’s a small step, but it means less waste and a better outcome for the environment.

Why Use Our Custom Design Service?

• You get a layout that fits your business

• You’re not tied to standard templates

• You can include more info or features

• We design everything for you – no DIY needed

• You keep full control over how the cards look

• Staff data collection is included for larger teams

• There’s no extra charge for using the service

Whether you need one card or a hundred, we treat every job with the same care. We keep the process simple, so you can focus on running your business. And the best part is that once an order is ready, we aim to print and dispatch within 24 hours.

Get in Touch to Start Your Custom ID Card Order

If you’d like to talk through your options or ask a question before ordering, feel free to get in touch.

You can email us at theteam@thecardproject.uk or call us on 01900 876603. We’re based in the Lake District and we’ve been making ID cards for years, so whatever you need, we’ll do our best to help.

We're ready when you are.