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 ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Vicky Bowie
Bevel Looking Details Brushed aluminum is a common process when decorating aluminum. Changing the direction or angle of the brush creates visual illusions and dimension to the pattern. A bevel or facet can be achieved in this manner. Here is one example showing this.
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Vicky Bowie
Connection with Hexagon Shapes Finish development for aluminum trim can involve several trials to explore color and scale optoins before the one is identified which will find itself released into production or featured in a concept. Many patterns and finishes shown in the Surface Collection Gallery ...
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Mitch Larson
The Inspiration This woven wire mesh features thick bands of metal tightly wound with the tops being flattened creating oval shapes within the mesh. These ovals are layered over a wide flat band of metal.
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Vicky Bowie
The use of simple geometric shapes coupled with soft texture or brushed aluminum bring these aluminum finishes to life. All take inspiration from shapes and structures found in architectural design - just one of the many places that can spark an idea to transform aluminum. Enjoy!
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Mitch Larson
Our juxtaposed mood board features aluminum finishes brought together in unexpected ways. Contrasting aluminum finishes and breaking them up with bright beads.
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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 ...
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Vicky Bowie
Each year our Design team takes a look at common decorating processes used across the globe in industries from automotive and appliance trim to motorcycle badging and cosmetic appliques. This review sparks inspiration for the annual Holiday Card as a way to showcase processes and decoration options ...
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Vicky Bowie
Creating Illusions with Layers of Finishes It never ceases to amaze me how aluminum can be transformed during decoration. The reflective properties of the metal enhance brushing processes, allowing images and pattern structures to appear to move across the aluminum surface. Layering brushes with ...
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