The dynamic mood board features technical finishes inspired by active wear and athletic equipment. These versatile patterns on aluminum range from refined bead blasted metal to bold expressive geometrics.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Getting ready to release the latest mood boards and surface collections requires review and tweaking of finish development. Recently a sneak peak was given for some of the dimensional finishes that are coming.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Just look at the dimension created when a technical pattern is used in the background! The border of this nameplate appears to be a higher level than the background, resulting in perceived depth without need for a custom emboss tool.
Posted by
Kelly Kjos
Creating Four Distinct Looks Using Common Tools The Dodge Charger takes full advantage of the versatility of aluminum by updating the metal finish to create four distinct looks for unique interiors. Both the instrument panel and shifter bezel take advantage of the naturally reflective surface of ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
Although the focus of this blog is on options and processes for patterns and textures on aluminum, the same types of structures are available on plastic substrates. Our library of metal finishes serves as a starting point for projects involving plastic trim or nameplates. The surfaces on aluminum ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
This is the second article in a series of articles featuring notes from my co-workers on their favorite finish and details behind the finish. Our guest blogger is Scott VonRuden. It is interesting that Scott chose a finish that requires precise registration. Scott works with registration of ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
Technical Finishes on Aluminum Geometric shapes repeat creating precise detail in metal finishes. The geometric textures shown here are based on a simple triangular shape. Options in color and process result an endless array of possibilities. Authentic metal surfaces are created when textures are ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
Technical Finishes Aluminum finishes taking advantage of the reflective metal surface are our most requested category of finishes. These types of authentic metal surfaces are popular in automotive trim, appliance trim and electronics. The simple geometric or technical finishes are often integrated ...
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