Aluminum Finish Mood Boards

inspiRED | Aluminum Finishes

The power drama and emotion of red is explored in this series of aluminum finishes.  Red is associated with energy and strength as well as passion and desire.  Red draws attention.  It can be used as small accents, almost like you would add jewelry to an outfit.  Or it can be used as bold focal points.  The natural reflective character of the aluminum maximizes the impact.

The inspiRED mood boards cover a wide variety of types of structures including: organic, technical, ornamental and mechanical.  The common theme is the vivid candy apple red.

Request aluminum finish samples from this mood board 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. 

Gold and Silver | Aluminum Finishes

Jewel-like surfaces transformed through the use of mechanical finishes and transparent gold are inspired by our latest trend presentation. Used overall or as an accent they have a futuristic high-tech shimmer. 

Adventure | Aluminum Finishes

Harnessing technology. Technical precision combined with contemporary design.  Surfaces are man-made.  Carbon fiber, braided hose and brushed aluminum serve as inspiration.

Gradations of Color | Aluminum Finishes

Aluminum finishes are transformed by gradations of color traveling across the surface of the metal.  Used as a subtle background or integrated into a pattern the shifts in color highlight the metal character of the finishes.

Mesh | Aluminum Finishes

Expression of the latest meshes and metal fabrics used in architecture is a trend observed in product design.  Aluminum brings the ornamental quality with an origin in industrial applications to life. 

Ornamental | Aluminum Finishes

Unexpected use of aluminum accentuates large scale graphics bursting across trim in a subtle manner.  Meticulous borders add intricacy and interest.  The finishes are involved, detailed, gilded and elaborate in their presentation.  The mood is bejeweled, cultivated and flamboyant.

Patina | Aluminum Finishes

Contemporary aged surfaces and gun metal colors create the time worn look of aged metal and beautiful corrosion.  Gunmetal colors combine with warm metal colors for a mixed metal surface.  Patina finishes in a copper or amber colorway add warmth to scratched and worn away surfaces.