Various types of metals continue to be a designer’s go-to for product development. Innovations in metal finishes and surface textures are helping to advance trends and add dimensionality to this exciting material. There is a growing trend to add industrial aesthetics into product design. Brands are embracing this industrial trend by incorporating perforations into their products to enhance the look and, in some cases, to achieve functional results.
There are so many ways to embrace the perforation trend. At LaFrance, we love perforating metal, specifically stainless steel! Our parts pictured here are just some of the many ways we've helped brands throw it back to classic industrial looks while dialing up the chicness. Continue reading to learn how to embrace Airy Perforation!
GEOMETRIC PATTERNS
Elevate your product design by infusing geometric patterns that appear lightweight. Visually stunning, perforated patterns also beg to be touched. Encourage interaction with your brand by including a perforated name plate or a trim piece into your product design. Stay within the industrial aesthetic by creating forms that are minimalistic with a classic circular or rectangular pattern typically seen on electronic speaker and audio ports. Feeling adventurous? Experiment with different grids and patterns like squares and hexagons. Our low profile electroform product offering is perfect for achieving these geometric patterns.
DOMED DIMENSIONALITY
Take your product design into an unexpected direction by showcasing perforation on a curved surface. Unlock a new world of aesthetics by achieving through-cut designs on a complex form. Perforation, coupled with a rounded shape, creates a unique and eye-catching piece for any product design. LaFrance can help you achieve these unique designs with our stainless steel product offering.
BRIGHT HUES
Capture the attention of your consumers with pops of bright colors and classic metallic finishes. Take advantage of our various plating, PVD, and metallic paint finishing options to differentiate your brand in your marketplace. Reinvent your next generation of product by infusing bright colors to appeal to a different demographic or new customer base.
Airy perforation can take product designs into a new direction and has been spotted in various home décor sectors like furniture and lighting. It’s expected to pop up in visual merchandising across a myriad of industries. Are you ready to embrace Airy Perforation? For more information on how you can incorporate this exciting trend, please complete our form below. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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