scholten & baijings present a family of etched + printed glass gradient patterns for skyline design

scholten & baijings present a family of etched + printed glass gradient patterns for skyline design
(above) glass gradients samples by scholten & baijings

skyline design presents ‘glass gradients’ – a family of etched and printed patterns for glass application created by dutch designers scholten & baijings. the collection which is exhibited at the NEOCON 2016 design exposition, showcases the materials transparent properties which have been achieved using a variety of innovative techniques.

glass gradient square (etch) 
image courtesy of inga powilleit

the ‘glass gradients’ detail two geometric forms including a dot and a square, which have been applied vertically and horizontally forming a repeated pattern across the material. although transparent, the use of these precise shapes creates a greater level of privacy, providing creative solutions for open-plan layouts. 

glass gradient square (etch) 
image courtesy of inga powilleit

the balanced nature of the designs are enriched though subtle color variants. these combinations have been applied using an environmental etching process to create the translucent appearance as well as an ‘ast printing’ technique on the opposite side of the glass. the opaque and transparent options conceal ones visions creating an interplay between density and scale and movement. 

glass gradient square (etch)
image courtesy of inga powilleit 

the graphic markings reveal a new spatial context transforming different interiors in new and unexpected ways. the customizable designs convey a sense of surprise and movement — concealing or revealing any given space. the grid-like patterns act as an architectural element which encourages play and personalization within a given set of variables. 

glass gradient square (etch) in office space
image courtesy of inga powilleit

glass gradient dot (etch)
image courtesy of inga powilleit

glass gradient dot (etch) seen from above
image courtesy of inga powilleit

glass gradient square
image courtesy of john r. boehm

carole baijings at skyline design
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glass gradients colour samples
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glass gradients dot samples
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review of glass gradients colour samples
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review of glass gradients colour samples
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carole baijings at skyline design
image courtesy of john r. boehm