Fine grain
A restrained surface with enough structure to avoid feeling flat.
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Surface design starts with the way a material should feel.
A successful finish is more than a colour code. We consider grain, scale, contrast, tactility and how a surface responds to light so designers and product teams can move from inspiration to a sample that can be reviewed and refined.
Surface families
Design with a visual language, not a single pattern.
Different projects need different levels of warmth, contrast, tactility and visual movement. These families provide a practical way to navigate the surface direction before choosing a specific product.
01 / Wood
Wood
Grain, tone and rhythm for cabinetry, furniture and warm interior surfaces.
02 / Stone
Stone & Marble
Mineral movement and quieter stone directions for statement or supporting surfaces.
03 / Fabric
Natural Fabric
Soft visual texture for surfaces that need depth without strong pattern contrast.
04 / Solid
Solid Colours
Controlled colour fields that support brand palettes and clean interior schemes.
05 / Metal
Metallic Direction
Metal and metallic-inspired accents for retail, joinery and feature details.
06 / Matte
Super Matte
Low-key surface character for quiet, contemporary material palettes.
From reference to material
Translate an idea into a manufacturable surface direction.
A reference does not need to be a finished specification. It can be a piece of timber, a stone sample, a room image, a colour card or an existing surface that has the right visual character.
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Reference-led designStart with timber, stone, fabric, colour cards or a project image.
Colour & finishExplore calm mattes, expressive grains, mineral movement and controlled solid tones.
Sample reviewCompare the proposed surface alongside neighbouring materials and real project lighting.
Texture lab
Texture changes how a surface reads in light, at distance and in the hand.
Use this section for real macro photography. The objective is to make the differences visible without relying on unverified technical claims.
Linear structure
Directional texture that can reinforce the rhythm of timber or architectural lines.
Directional / tactileSoft matte
A quiet finish direction where reduced visual glare lets colour and form carry the design.
Matte / calmMineral movement
Irregular surface cues suited to stone- and mineral-inspired material directions.
Organic / mineralColour development
Move from a colour reference to an approved material direction.
The exact technical method depends on the product. The customer-facing workflow stays simple: establish the target, sample it, review it in context and approve the final direction.
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Reference
Start from an approved colour, material, image or physical sample.
02
First direction
Create an initial surface direction that captures the intended tone and character.
03
Context review
Check the sample beside neighbouring materials and under relevant project lighting.
04
Refinement
Adjust colour balance, surface character or pairing based on the review.
05
Approval
Lock the approved reference before moving into the next development or production step.
Material combinations
A good surface rarely works alone.
Pair the main finish with supporting materials to understand how the whole palette behaves. This is where surface design becomes interior or product design.
Sample wall
Bring the surface families together in one working wall.
Replace the placeholders with real sample photography. This section works as a tactile bridge from design thinking back to live materials and collections.
Surface design brief
Show us the surface you are trying to create.
You do not need a finished specification. A useful starting point can be a reference image, physical sample, target application, preferred colour family or a finish you want to improve.
Reference image / sampleColour directionTexture / finishIntended applicationMaterial familyProject timing
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