“When I say decorative, you say trim!” “Decorative!” “Trim!” “Decorative!” “Trim!” Too much? Okay, okay...we understand most people probably aren’t as passionate about decorative trim as we are. Keep reading to discover 3 ways you can incorporate decorative trim into your next product design. Be warned, though, because after reading you just might love decorative trim as much as we do!
1) Accent Pieces
Who doesn’t love a good accessory? Think of decorative trim as an accessory to your on-product branding. Every name plate shines even brighter when it’s paired with a complementary accent piece. At LaFrance, our vast product offering means you can select the perfect material, finish, texture, and color that best highlights your product with brilliant details. If you want to truly stand out from competition, utilizing decorative trim as accent pieces is certainly one way to do just that!
2) Storytelling Aids
Decorative trim can be used to tell unique stories that grab a consumer’s attention to help make a connection. Whether it’s a chapter in your brand story or a story meant for a specific target audience, the right piece of trim can make or break your product design. Incorporating a knurled texture into a trim ring for your audio knob can convey a story of rugged durability. Perhaps infusing a pop of color on the stem tip of your sunglasses can attract the hard-to-impress target audience in your new targeted geographic region.
3) Aesthetic Covers
Creating a flawless aesthetic within your product’s design is always challenging, especially when your product has built-in electronics or other functional mechanisms. Or maybe you need to cover unsightly knit lines, gate blemishes, or seams in your product’s housing. The benefits of incorporating decorative trim can be ten-fold. Most consumers don’t want to see the innards of the products they buy, they simply want the fancy shell (known as the housing to those “in the know”) to look nice and complement its surroundings. While product function is critical, so too is how your product looks. Utilize decorative trim to camouflage the inner workings of your product without compromising its performance or aesthetics.
Now that you know how you can use decorative trim, are you ready to start designing it into your products? Elevate your aesthetics with a variety of materials and endless design possibilities. Working with LaFrance gives you access to an unlimited range of colors, materials, and finishes. We can’t wait to collaborate on your next product design and help you create something truly unique!
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