--- title: Northern Engraving | Design Blog for Surfaces on Aluminum description: 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#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 ## [Pantone Color of the Year 2026](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/pantone-color-of-the-year-2026) Posted by [Rae Dreisbach](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/rae-dreisbach) It's time for the Color of the Year! Pantone chose Cloud Dancer; a soft, airy white to reflect broad cultural and emotional trends: [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/pantone-color-of-the-year-2026) ## Happy Holidays from NBHX-Northern Engraving 2024 Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/happy-holidays-2024) ## 2023 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) Pops of red, teal and gold dance around this year's holiday card, bringing various symbols of the holiday season to life. Underneath the vibrant hues is a combination of brushed and bright aluminum to catch the light and add movement. To help the festive colors be the star of the show, we ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/2023-aluminum-holiday-card) ## Happy Holidays from NBHX-Northern Engraving Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) May Joy, Peace, Hope and Happiness be yours this Holiday Season From your friends at NBHX-Northern Engraving [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/happy-holidays-from-nbhx-northern-engraving) ## Pantone Color of the Year 2022 | Very Peri Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) Each year, the color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a color of the year. For 2022, the choice color is Very Peri, Pantone 17-3938 TCX. Described as courageous, its presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity. Very Peri is a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/pantone-color-of-the-year-2022-very-peri) ## Top Color Trends for 2021 Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) Let's look ahead to the year 2021 and the color trends that will inspire us! Projected from WGSN, the global authority on consumer and design trends, we'll see expressive brights inspired by digital culture and neutrals shifting to more elegant and elevated tones. Below are a collection of aluminum ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/color-trends-2021) ## Geometric Patterns Inspired By Interior Design Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) Sometimes all you need is one spark of inspiration for a design to develop. For this set of patterns - it was one eye catching textile found at the 2019 NeoCon Trade Show. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/geometric-patterns-inspired-by-interior-design) ## Pantone Color of the Year 2020 | Classic Blue Posted by [Sarah Stanton](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/sarah-stanton) Each year the color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a color of the year. For 2020, the choice color is named Classic Blue, Pantone 19-4052. It is a rich blue hue that showcases a calm yet confident aesthetic. Described as dependable and elegant in its simplicity, it makes sense why ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020-classic-blue) ## 2018 Aluminum Holiday Card Posted by [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/mitch-larson) Many of our patterns and finishes on aluminum are created with layers of decorative processes. A popular technique is to make use of selective areas of mechanical finishes - stripes, spins, and brushes on the surface of the metal. The resulting decoration has movement and depth which can then be ... 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