Stacked Business Cards Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
This stacked business cards mockup is one of the simpler ways to present a minimal logo card or a front and back card design convincingly.
Useful for freelance designers as much as for branding studios. Tip: if the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
Print jobs are expensive to redo, so a realistic preview before the order goes out is cheap insurance. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Use it for
- A minimal logo card
- A front and back card design
- A QR code card
This is a free file from Mockups Design. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Editable options in the Stacked Business Cards Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
How to use the Stacked Business Cards Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the background or paper colour with the colour layer.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: show the back of the card with just the logo; it makes the front look calmer.
Ways to use this Stacked Business Cards Mockup
- Make two or three colour versions of a QR code card and let the client pick.
- Use it as the cover image for a front and back card design in your portfolio.
- Show a minimal logo card to a client before it goes to print or production.
Before you download
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Need a different angle? The business card mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this business card mockup for client work?
Mockups Design sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I show both sides?
It depends on the file. Many print mockups include a front and a back smart object; the preview usually shows whether both sides are visible.
