Each year the color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a color of the year. For 2017, the choice color is named Greenery, Pantone 15-0343. It is a yellow-green hue which is meant to invoke feelings of rebirth and the coming of spring.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Mitch Larson
We recently attended the NAIAS in Detroit. Decorative aluminum had a strong presence overall from dash panels to consoles as well as gear knobs and decorative speaker grills. Brushed aluminum was the prominent finish although some more decorative finishes were also present, especially in the ...
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Mitch Larson
We recently attended the NAIAS in Detroit. Decorative aluminum trim continues to have a good presence overall from dash panels and door rails to consoles and switchplates. Interior finishes ranged from fine to coarse brushed aluminum as well as subtle technical patterns. All of which take advantage ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Industrial Designers Society of America International Conference in Seattle, WA and we are proud to be one of the exhibitors for this milestone event.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
It has been stated many times and it is worth repeating how endless the possibilites are when working with patterns for aluminum trim. You have the option to pick directly from the finish library and simply reference the finish ID in your design. When this isn't a fit, the option to customize the ...
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Vicky Bowie
So many times finishes on aluminum start out as silver or grey. Here are some familiar structures which have been developed with green in mind. These are great reminders that aluminum finishes are available in color.
Posted by
Mitch Larson
We recently attended the NAIAS in Detroit. Decorative aluminum trim continues to have a good presence overall from dash panels and door rails to consoles and switchplates. Some interior finishes that caught our attention was the use of heavy grained brushed aluminum and textured surfaces.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Dress Up Brushed Aluminum with Patterns Simple brushed aluminum provides a classic and clean look for decorated trim as well as nameplates and brand identification. While this is attractive, there is opportunity to capitalize the surface area to include intricate patterns and finishes. This opens ...
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Vicky Bowie
Modern and Dimensional Aluminum Finish Brushed aluminum is a favorite background for aluminum trim decoration. It provides a friendly canvas as the starting point for endless pattern development. Many times a geometric structure is used. Popular finishes can find their way to being featured in the ...
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