For many marketers, a reception desk is a mere afterthought, considered long after the ever-important demo stations, meeting rooms, and presentation theaters have been designed. However, few booth visitors will ever see any of those other accoutrements until they've made a stop at your reception desk first. And given the power of first impressions, you need to ensure that your desk speaks volumes about your brand, and helps tempt attendees to explore the rest of your space. So here are six reception desks that are far more than afterthoughts. By Linda Armstrong