--- title: Northern Engraving | Design Blog for Surfaces on Aluminum | Automotive description: Automotive | Northern Engraving Aluminum Surfaces Design Blog - covers the possibilities and inspiration for creating patterns and decoration on aluminum surfaces. --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/automotive/page/1#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 # Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog ## [2017 Detroit Auto Show - Highlights](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2017-detroit-auto-show-highlights) Posted by [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2017-detroit-auto-show-highlights) ## 2016 Detroit Auto Show - Highlights Posted by [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2016-detroit-auto-show-highlights) ## Custom Finish Development to Fit Automotive Trim Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/custom-finish-development-to-fit-automotive-trim) ## Star Struck | Aluminum Trim Featured in Furious 7 Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Furious 7 Movie Star - Dodge Challenger All the hype is coming to a head for the release of the latest fast car movie Furious 7. One of the featured vehicles in this is the Dodge Challenger. We're proud to work with the Dodge Design Team and supply the sporty interior trim. The finish used is a ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/sporty-aluminum-trim) ## 2015 Detroit Auto Show - Highlights Posted by [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2015-detroit-auto-show-highlights) ## Refined. Active. Sporty. Aluminum Interior Trim Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) One Die, Three Distinctly Different Aluminum Trim Designs Automotive Aluminum Trim Design Inspiration Our Design team collaborates with OEM designers to bring their ideas and inspirations to life. Such is the case with the center stack consoles of the Volvo V40 series. While each shares common ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/204958/Refined-Active-Sporty-Aluminum-Interior-Trim) ## 2014 Detroit Auto Show - Highlights Posted by [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/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. The color blue was very prominent throughout the show. Some other things that caught our attention was the use of perforated ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/204666/2014-Detroit-Auto-Show-Highlights) ## Congratulations Tesla Motors! 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) 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 ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/116166/Congratulations-Tesla-Motors-2013-Motor-Trend-Car-of-the-Year) ## Fine Art on Aluminum Automotive Exterior Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Photo of Rauschenberg Art Car By Davidwiz (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Robert Rauschenberg's BMW Art Car This BMW Art Car by Robert Rauschenberg made its first appearance in 1986. Rauschenberg used photographic methods to transfer his ... 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