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Custom Design Services – Laser File Preparation & Vector Art

With three decades of graphic art expertise, we translate your ideas—from a photo to a napkin sketch—into the perfectly prepared vector files needed for laser-sharp cutting.
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The Brandwerk Difference: Design First, Cut Second

Every beautiful laser-cut piece starts not in the workshop, but in the design studio. This is the backbone of our entire service. With my decades of experience in graphic art, we eliminate the biggest headache for our clients: file preparation. You don’t need to worry about kerf compensation, closed paths, or DXF compatibility. You just need an idea. We handle the rest, guaranteeing your vision is technically perfect before it ever reaches the laser bed.

From Vision to Vector: Our Design Workflow

We specialize in bridging the gap between creative concept and machine-ready file. Our most common services involve:

  • Sketch to Vector: You give us a photo, a drawing, or even a description. We then build the design from the ground up in vector software, ensuring it is mathematically perfect and scalable.
  • Image Conversion (Tracing): Converting raster images (like logos or family photos) into usable, clean vector paths that the laser can follow precisely.
  • Blueprint Perfection: For complex items like our Modular Hobby Boxes or custom drawer organizers, we design the tabs, slots, and joint tolerances to fit perfectly once cut, eliminating assembly guesswork.

Why File Preparation is Non-Negotiable

A laser cutter demands absolute precision. Low-quality files lead to burnt edges, incomplete cuts, and wasted material. Our design service focuses on:

  • Closed Paths: Ensuring all lines form a continuous loop for a clean cut.
  • Kerf Compensation: Accounting for the slight width of the laser beam to ensure internal pieces fit perfectly into external frames.
  • Durable Font Work: Selecting fonts strong enough to be cut in small sizes without breaking or warping.

The Ultimate Safety Net for Designers and Prototypers

If you’ve received files from a third-party designer or tried cutting a downloaded template only to have it fail, bring it to us. We troubleshoot, repair broken nodes, and optimize existing vector files to ensure your material isn’t wasted. Our expertise turns frustration into guaranteed, laser-sharp success.

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What We Make

  • Vector Conversion: Turning JPEGs, PNGs, and sketches into scalable vector files (SVG, DXF, AI).

  • File Optimization: Ensuring cut paths, joint tolerances, and engraving depths are precise.

  • 3D Prototyping Prep: Design assistance for modular or interlocking multi-part projects (like Hobby Boxes).

  • Font Licensing/Selection: Expertise in selecting and preparing fonts to be cutable and durable.

  • Design Fixes: Repairing broken paths or optimizing pre-existing customer files that failed on other machines.

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