Desktop Name Plate with Logo

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Here's a sample desk name plate that's perfect for a customer: Designing a Post-Printing Name Plate That Stands Out I designed this name plate using SolidWorks, and here's how it went down. First, I fired up the software and got to work on creating a clean and simple design. I started by selecting a sturdy material - 3/4 inch thick aluminum, to be exact. This would give my name plate some serious heft and make it feel like a high-end piece of hardware. Next, I used SolidWorks' built-in text tools to add the customer's name in bold, 2-inch tall letters. I chose a font that was easy to read from across the room - a good choice for any sign or display, really. The font was clean and modern, with a subtle flair at the ends of each letter that gave it some visual interest. To give my design some extra pop, I added a few decorative elements around the edges. A simple border pattern, created using SolidWorks' parametric tools, added some visual interest without overpowering the main message. And to really drive home the customer's name and title, I added a small image of their company logo in the top-right corner. Finally, I exported my design as a .DXF file and sent it off to our CNC shop for post-printing processing. When they received it, they knew exactly what to do - cut out the aluminum with precision and accuracy, leaving behind a beautiful name plate that shone like new. When you receive your own custom-made desk name plate, I hope you'll be as thrilled as this customer was!