Lines and the interaction of lines make up so many foundations for structures in every aspect of product design. You can find straight lines which are very orderly. You can find organic, wavy lines which are haphazard. You can also find intersecting lines which can be both orderly and haphazard.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Vicky Bowie
There is a time and place for standing out in the crowd, making a statement or grabbing attention. The same rings true with pattern development and surface decoration on aluminum. When you want to show off a strong, masculine or sporty look for your product, you want the decoration and pattern ...
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Vicky Bowie
Patina Surface Collections Patinaed finishes on aluminum showcase craftsmanship and character. Finishes in this series can be used to give a well-used or aged decoration to your aluminum nameplate or trim.
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Micro Surface Collections Micro structures for decorated finishes on aluminum are those which have design elements showing small scale and very close alignment. Lines, dots, squares, ovals – all have potential. Use as seen or customize to fit your design.
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Vicky Bowie
3D Surface Collections eBook Now Available Three dimensional themes are captured in this selection of aluminum Surface Collections. Silver on silver color, woven structures and playful combinations drive the various groups. Explore the possibilities: ● Visual Depth ● Geometric Grids ● Precise ...
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Vicky Bowie
New eBook Features Woven Structures Carbon fiber and woven mesh finishes have been regular requests for aluminum trim for some time. Automotive trim, marine dashboard panels, archery equipment, golf club nameplates and motorcycle trim have featured woven structures. Due to this continued interest, ...
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Vicky Bowie
Color: Silver The base color for aluminum is silver. As a result, many finishes begin development taking advantage of that inherent trait. A sampling of aluminum patterns has been compiled into the Silver Surface Collections eBook.
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Vicky Bowie
Wide Open Possibilities One of the great things about working with aluminum for trim and nameplates is the wide open range of possibilities for what can be done in processing and decoration. For this reason, it can be difficult to wade through all of the options when making decisions and finding ...
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