Abstract: A planar antenna including a rectangular conductive element formed from two square elements. The square elements are defined within the rectangle by a centrally located return conductor. Each square element is connected at one end to a connector element, and at the other end to the return conductor. The dimensions of the square elements are chosen so as to maximize gain for selected radio frequencies. The invention further includes a method for providing conductive elements on a substrate, including the steps of printing a conductor pattern onto a substrate using conductive ink; and electrodeposition further conductive material onto the conductor pattern, using the pattern formed from conductive ink as an electrode in an electroplating process.