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Quick questions on Surface finishes and treatments: O-Level Design Studies
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What are texture treatments?Show answer
Finishes can change a surface's texture, not just its colour. A surface might be polished smooth, sandblasted or etched to a matte texture, brushed (as on brushed metal), or embossed with a pattern. Texture affects how an object feels in the hand, how it grips, how light plays across it, and even how it hides wear: a textured finish can disguise scratches and fingerprints that would show on a smooth one. Texture is a powerful, often underused design tool.
What is not linking finish to the brief?Show answer
A finish choice should be justified by the design's purpose, audience and conditions, not chosen at random or by habit.
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