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
Micro finishes on aluminum offer background decoration for surfaces that are tight and compact in structure. Finishes in this series can be used for subtle decoration on your aluminum nameplate or trim. You will find the patterns used across various industries and products such as interior ...
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Vicky Bowie
Patina 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. You will find the patterns used in backgrounds for interior automotive trim, appliance trim, furniture nameplates, and ...
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Vicky Bowie
Three dimensional finishes on aluminum are sporty and playful. These are the finishes that take geometric shapes and woven structures to another level. You will find the patterns used in backgrounds for interior automotive trim, boat trim, sporting goods and medical device nameplates.
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Vicky Bowie
Carbon fiber and woven or mesh finishes have been regular requests for aluminum trim and nameplates or badges for some time. It doesn't take long to see woven structures in decoration from boat trim or interior automotive trim and even sporting goods.
Posted by
Mitch Larson
Our designers recently attended NeoCon 2016 in Chicago and were inspired by the plethora of colors, materials, products and patterns that were on display. Here's a look at the designs which resonated the most or seemed to cross over into popular requests for finish development trends.
Posted by
Mitch Larson
Our designers recently attended NeoCon 2015 in Chicago and were inspired by the plethora of colors, materials, products and patterns that were on display. Here's a look at the designs which resonated the most or seemed to cross over into popular requests for finish development trends.
Posted by
Mitch Larson
The Inspiration Naturally aged metal surfaces are the point of inspiration. A patinaed metal that features worn areas on the edges or high points being the focus.
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Mitch Larson
The Inspiration Art Deco themes provide inspiration with items from architecture and furniture to jewelry and clothing displaying great layering of lines with textures and color. Precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and sharply defined outlines provide structure. The intersection of ...
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