Each year, the color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a color of the year. For 2022, the choice color is Very Peri, Pantone 17-3938 TCX. Described as courageous, its presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity. Very Peri is a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying ...
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Sarah Stanton
Each year the color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a color of the year. For 2020, the choice color is named Classic Blue, Pantone 19-4052. It is a rich blue hue that showcases a calm yet confident aesthetic. Described as dependable and elegant in its simplicity, it makes sense why ...
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Vicky Bowie
Linear structures continue to be of interest across all industries for surface decoration. This is evident in what our Design Team has seen as they collaborate with product designers and visit shows such as NeoCon in Chicago or the Detroit Auto Show.
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Vicky Bowie
The Fractal Surface Collection features classic diamond shapes translated with a modern twist into dimensional patterns on aluminum surfaces. 3D texture adds a tactile element while contrasting gloss levels provide distinction.
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Vicky Bowie
Laser Etched Looking Surface Decoration A common request for finish development to be used on decorative trim is to achieve the look of fine detail seen in laser etched surfaces.
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Vicky Bowie
The Contoured Surface Collection showcases the beauty and simplicity of folded metal designs translated onto aluminum. Organic woodgrain-like structures in a stainless steel finish result in subtle elegance.
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Vicky Bowie
Linear formations which are broken or interrupted have been common themes in what we have seen at auto shows, houseware exhibits and textile showcases. It makes sense that this carries over into requests for development of finishes on aluminum for decorative trim to incorporate the same structures.
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Vicky Bowie
In this past year our Design Team has attended multiple showcases which spark creative thought and allow them to collaborate with customers to achieve fresh looks for aluminum trim. Geometric shapes and blending of colors continue to hold interest.
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Vicky Bowie
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!
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