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I utilized Gemini’s Precision
dark finish, became part of my
to curate a harmonious collection.
Architectural Plaques, also known
choice for representing fire. I
As a sign designer, my self-imposed
as tooled or milled plaques,
made a conscious effort to avoid
challenge was to give these flat
for my optimal product choice
predictable standard plaque shapes
surfaces the appearance of depth.
for these designs because they
in these designs. This decision was
I wanted the plaques to exude a
deliver sharp, precise details
not only to fully credit Gemini’s
sense of fun and dynamic energy.
without jeopardizing the intricate
capability for contour cutting,
elements. I strategically used
but also to demonstrate that a
Leveraging Gemini’s Flat Cut Metal
materials to represent these
plaque does not always have
capabilities, I added extra elements
elements. For instance, I choose
to be confined to rectangular
onto the Precision Architectural
polished aluminum to symbolize
compositions.
Plaques, showcasing our freedom
to mix and match resources. I also
water, its mirror finish creating
the illusion of wetness. On the
Gemini offers a plethora of metal
played with skewed angles on the
other hand, Gemini’s chemically
finishes, yet my preference leaned
text and utilized the finest lines
oxidized bronze, with its ashy,
toward aluminum. I chose this
possible to maintain a hand-drawn
material because it’s lightweight,
spirit, aligning with my design
flexible, and affordable.
style. This method helps build the
Additionally, I repeatedly used
foundation for a more organic,
aluminum to ensure the plaque
personalized finish versus a generic
designs sustained a cohesive union
or overly computerized sign design.
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