Model Making Knowledge

Part II: Logo Design Effects

In addition to the common logo effects introduced in Part I, the following sections will introduce the use of mirror-polished/glossy engraved logos and flat logos. Each picture is linked to a video that showcases the logo effect from different angles.

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Part I: Logo Design Effects

Brand logos are often one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of a brand, as they represent the company's image and values and can significantly impact consumer purchasing decisions. The following sections and an upcoming Part II explore common logo effects used during model-making.

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Part II: Leather and PU Fabric Edge-Wrapping Techniques

Apart from the two edge-wrapping techniques discussed in Part I, front and back wrapping and edge coating, there are three additional techniques for wrapping the edges of leathers and PU fabrics and are typically used in special cases: outer wrapping, edge-to-edge wrapping, and backside overlap wrapping.

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Part I: Leather and PU Fabric Edge-Wrapping Techniques

Wrapping leather or fabric results in the ends meeting at an edge, which exposes the material's inner composition. To address this, different edge-wrapping techniques are used to treat the edges. Leather and PU fabric edge-wrapping is where the unfinished edge seams of the leather or PU fabric are concealed and adhered to improve the product's appearance and durability. Two of the most commonly employed methods for electronic products are front and back wrapping and edge coating.

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In-House Anodizing and Advanced Anodizing Processes

The anodization process is conducted at Image Model using our explicitly built anodizing production line while jointly cooperating with world-renowned anodizing dye providers to deliver fast anodizing services with high-quality results using mass production equipment standards. Anodizing results in high corrosion resistance, vast coloring ability while retaining the aluminum appearance and feel.

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Lighting Effect Possibilities for UX Prototyping

Various UI/UX features such as lighting, sound, haptic feedback, touch sensor, and more can be integrated into models. The lighting effects of the model can also be controlled using the customized Android app to simulate UI possibilities. Customizing an Android app for lighting control is a convenient method for models with no buttons designed but needing to display a variety of LED indicator transitions.

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Latest In-house Color Standard References

Please refer to the information on our latest in-house color standard references.

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