What are Mood Boards?

Mood boards feature aluminum finishes developed around themes, focusing on the use of mechanical process, color and texture to create surfaces which are our interpretation of trends in the market.  

The finishes are inspirational, a starting point for creating a surface for your trim or nameplate application.

 

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Aluminum Finish Mood Boards

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Ascent | Etched Silver Aluminum Finishes

  

Distinctive Damascus patterning is the focal point of this series of aluminum finishes.  Intricate designs in fine silver are explored.  High contrast is used to create striking bold elements.

Request aluminum finish samples from this series of finishes to explore the possibilities available to you in incorporating these surfaces into nameplates or decorative trim.

Ascent | Anodized Black Aluminum Finishes

  

The unlimited patterns and beauty in hand-forged Damascus steel are translated into anodized black finishes on aluminum in this series.  Watery patterns layer transparent tints of color in matte and gloss surfaces.

Request aluminum finish samples from this series of finishes to explore the possibilities available to you in incorporating these surfaces into nameplates or decorative trim.

Ascent | Stainless Steel Aluminum Finishes

  

The beauty and simplicity of folded metal designs are translated on to aluminum in this series of finishes.  Organic woodgrain-like structures in a stainless steel finish result in subtle elegance.

Request aluminum finish samples from this series of finishes to explore the possibilities available to you in incorporating these surfaces into nameplates or decorative trim.

Ascent | Precious Metal Aluminum Finishes

  

This series of simple yet elegant designs translates layers of yellow gold, white gold and red gold on to aluminum.  Mixed metal design emphasizes the visible swirling pattern in Damascus steel.

Request aluminum finish samples from this series of finishes to explore the possibilities available to you in incorporating these surfaces into nameplates or decorative trim.

Explore | Aluminum Finishes and Nameplates

  

Mechanical finishes add depth and interest to nameplates.  Used selectively on a logo, the finishes create a unique look and feel for a brand.  Combined with standard processes, mechanical finishes increase perceived value creating a shimmering metal finish.

The Explore mood board is an exploration of new mechanical finishes incorporated into nameplates.  The effects range from a crisp diamond cut appearance to holographic effects.  Inspiration for the new looks in nameplates came from two mechanical finish mood boards in our trend show, Connect and Transform.

Request aluminum finish samples from this mood board to explore the possibilities available to you in incorporating these surfaces into nameplates or decorative trim.

Transform | Aluminum Finishes

  

Mechanical finishes with a softened organic quality are the common thread in this series of new aluminum finishes.  Irregular surfaces create a handcrafted aesthetic.

Request aluminum finish samples from this mood board to explore the possibilities available to you in incorporating these surfaces into nameplates or decorative trim.

Connect | Aluminum Finishes

  

The natural qualities of aluminum, movement and depth, are worked into modern finishes, contrasting and complementing a man-made fusion.  We re-explore traditional mechanical finishing, reflecting on the past for inspiration and improving on it with innovation and creativity. 

The Connect series embraces strictly repeated engineered surfaces which reflect technical precision in aluminum and layering. 

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