--- title: Gradating a Geometric Pattern in Aluminum Trim description: The possibilities are endless for customization in aluminum trim with gradating geometric structures. image: https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/images/PAT-3306-B-angled-view.jpg --- https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/60349/images/PAT-3306-B-angled-view.jpg [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/gradating-a-geometric-pattern-in-aluminum-trim#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - [Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog) - Gradating a Geometric Pattern in Aluminum Trim # Gradating a Geometric Pattern in Aluminum Trim [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/facebook_footer.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fgradating-a-geometric-pattern-in-aluminum-trim) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/linkedin_footer.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fgradating-a-geometric-pattern-in-aluminum-trim&title=&source=%2F&summary=) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/twitter_footer.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Check%20out%20this%20great%20blog%20post%20I%20just%20read&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fgradating-a-geometric-pattern-in-aluminum-trim) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/googlefooter.png)](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fgradating-a-geometric-pattern-in-aluminum-trim) [Previous← Pantone Color of the Year 2017 | Greenery](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/pantone-color-of-the-year-2017-greenery) [NextAwakened | Aluminum Surface Collection →](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/awakened-aluminum-surface-collection) [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) **Fri, Feb 3, 2017 ** Taking cue from the recent NAIAS Show in Detroit I found it interesting how decoration for interior and exterior trim can be enhanced by changing the scale and structure of pattern elements with geometric shapes. This is a perfect way to customize surface decoration for aluminum trim! ![Graduated Lines in Automotive Trim](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Graduated%20Lines%202017%20Auto%20Show.jpg?width=747&name=Graduated%20Lines%202017%20Auto%20Show.jpg "Graduated Lines in Automotive Trim") This is a visual enticement that can draw a person in to take a second look. The graduated scale of the shapes opens the door for all kinds of customization with surface decoration for aluminum trim. Just as seen on the concept cars at the auto show, [finish development can be explored to follow the contour of a door rail or dash panel](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/16707/Shape-Shifting-Surfaces-on-Aluminum-Trim). ![PAT-3306-B aluminum surface decoration with gradation of pattern](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/PAT-3306-B-angled-view.jpg?width=747&name=PAT-3306-B-angled-view.jpg "PAT-3306-B aluminum surface decoration with gradation of pattern") The possibilities are endless when you consider that in addition to picking a geometric shape that there is a whole spectrum of colors and all of their variances to choose from. There is opportunity to be as bold and bright or as subtle and low-key as you want. *![DES-1097-BE aluminum trim with changing scale pattern](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/DES-1097-BE-angled-view.jpg?width=747&name=DES-1097-BE-angled-view.jpg "DES-1097-BE aluminum trim with changing scale pattern")* *Ready to start exploring options in customizing a finish for your next decorative trim project? 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