Before jumping into solidworks, I very quickly sketched out some ideas of what I wanted the keyboard to look like and establish the overall form.

This CAD screenshot highlights a complex model with a relatively high part count.

After completing the 3D model, I then chose a font for the keys and personally designed the key configuration.

These Adobe Illustrator screenshots show my process and a few rejected typeface layouts.

I could then combine everything and render it in Keyshot 3D.