Artists and designers across the globe are constantly innovating metals with different finishes and textures to advance the aesthetics and add dimensionality to interior spaces. Because metals are always “in,” how can they be reworked or altered to feel unique? Sleek Sophistication is an emerging key trend that incorporates different brushing and matte methods to convey a contemporary look. At LaFrance, our specialty is metals and we love nothing more than creating fun, fresh, and funky aesthetics to make metals the star of any product design. Our parts pictured here are just some of the many ways we've helped brands express this trend. Continue reading to learn how to embrace the Sleek Sophistication craze!
BRUSHED VARIATION
Develop an understated vision of high-end quality by utilizing brushed surfaces. Take your product design into an unexpected direction using brushed metals to achieve a soft radiance and glow. Unlock a new world of aesthetics by infusing linear brushing, radial spins, and selective patterns. Brushing, coupled with pops of polished sections, exude a luxurious feel for any product design. LaFrance can help you achieve these unique designs with our electroform, aluminum, stainless steel, and zinc product offerings.
MATTE APPEARANCES
Capture the attention of your consumers with a matte finish. If cost is a concern, you can still update your product branding and decorative trim for your next generation products while maintaining the core product design. By adding a matte appearance, the entire look of your product can get both a beautiful and cost-effective facelift. Achieve this look with various plating and paint options. Take it a step further by adding in a sandblasted texture onto the part. Harness this subdued look via laser and chemical etching. Our electroform, aluminum, stainless steel, and zinc product offerings are perfect vehicles to try this exciting tonal look.
MATERIALS MATTER
Elevate your product design by infusing pops of precious metals. Lustrous gold and healing copper are key elements identified within this sleek sophisticated trend. Whether the base material is copper, or you achieve the aesthetic via secondary finishing, the result is the same – a luxurious experience for your target market. Take advantage of our various plating, anodizing, and PVD finishing options to realize your enhanced product branding and decorative trim designs.
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