Wide Open Possibilities One of the great things about working with aluminum for trim and nameplates is the wide open range of possibilities for what can be done in processing and decoration. For this reason, it can be difficult to wade through all of the options when making decisions and finding ...
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Custom Patterns Many times a background pattern is specified based on its structure and how it works with the rest of the design. Perhaps a linear or dot finish helps to blend the aluminum nameplate or trim with the product housing. There are times, however, when a standard structure just doesn't ...
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2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year - Tesla Model S Motor Trend recently named the Tesla Model S its Car of the Year. Awards are great recognition for hard work that has been put in on projects. We are honored to have had the pleasure of working with the Tesla Motors Design Team on the interior trim ...
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Changing Color and Gloss Effects It's been said many times in posts related to options for customization in patterns and finishes for aluminum nameplates and trim. Color, gloss, or scale - any of these can be tweaked to work with your design. Color can be defined with a master or target chip. A ...
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Vicky Bowie
Subtle Decoration Adds Interest One of the great things about working alongside of the Design team is there is never a lack of interesting finishes to browse through. Today my attention was caught by one with subtle decoration for the aluminum trim using selective bright areas woven through a ...
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Vicky Bowie
The development of finishes in our Design Center is constant - whether something customized for a specific project or working through new ideas to add to the library of finishes. Right now we're working on final selections of the finishes which will be featured in new mood boards. A preview of some ...
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Vicky Bowie
Getting ready to release the latest mood boards and surface collections requires review and tweaking of finish development. Recently a sneak peak was given for some of the dimensional finishes that are coming.
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Just look at the dimension created when a technical pattern is used in the background! The border of this nameplate appears to be a higher level than the background, resulting in perceived depth without need for a custom emboss tool.
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