# How to Design a Typography Poster using 3D CAD Software

**How to Design a Typography Poster using 3D CAD Software**

  

Typography isn’t just about letters, it’s about turning words into visual art. In digital design, creating a typography poster involves balancing aesthetics, message, and structure to communicate effectively and creatively. While SelfCAD is often associated with [3D modeling](http://www.selfcad.com/), it also offers a powerful platform for bringing text-based designs into a new dimension. This article will guide you through the process of designing a bold and expressive typography poster using SelfCAD’s versatile toolset. Whether you're aiming for a sleek modern look or an experimental 3D text composition, you'll learn how to manipulate type, add depth, and infuse your poster with a dynamic visual impact that captures attention. Let's explore how to turn words into a statement; layer by layer, shape by shape.

To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out; [https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/522s2i6a3q3z733k4x6r4o3hp3d39261xe1x](https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/522s2i6a3q3z733k4x6r4o3hp3d39261xe1x)

  

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the Generators Category on the Toolbar choose Text Generator; Set Text to SelfCAD can change your life, Depth to 15, Smoothness to 3

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Click to finalize Text Generator

From the Drawing Category on the Toolbar choose 3D Sketch; From the plane list select Back/Front, choose Circle, Click on highlighted point to draw circle

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Click on highlighted point to draw circle

  

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Click ‘x’ to close 3D Sketch panel

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Click on text-1 to select it

From the Tools Category on the Toolbar choose Follow Path; Set Mode to wrap, Taper to 72, Weight to 51, Tangent to False

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Click to finalize Follow path

Click Isolate button to isolate selected object

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From the Deform Category on the Toolbar choose Twist; Set y to -30

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Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cube; Set Width to 400, Height to 5, Depth to 400, Position x to -22, Position y to 42, Position z to -70, Rotation x to -90

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Click to finalize Cube

Click color picker button to change color of selected object; Click Grey button

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Click OK to confirm color change

Click on mesh 1 to select it. Click on mesh 5 to deselect

Click color picker button to change color of selected object; Click pink button

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As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials ([https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials](https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials)) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy ([https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/](https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/)), [https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101](https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101), and 3D Modeling 101 series ([https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB)). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace