Cable guides are provided that include an extended outer surface depicting a graphical element, behind which is set a volume for receipt of a cable and/or cable housing. They combine structural and graphical elements. In one variation, the extended surface is a convex surface modeled in the shape of a skull. A cavity is formed in the volume provided behind the convex surface to receive a cable or cable housing. The cable housing area may be in the form of an open channel or closed lumen.