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Nature-Inspired Electrical Switches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Focus SB Designed the Nature Inspired Range of Switches

— June 30, 2021 — Art & Design
Focus SB is an award-winning British brand renowned for its design, development, and specialist hand finishing of high-quality standard and bespoke electrical accessories. Its newest innovation features the Nature-inspired range of switches and sockets, outlets, and control system keypad faceplates. The range boasts distinctive liquid metal finishes for a modern design.

Described as "a first for the world of electrical accessories," the brand uses materials that are typically deemed too difficult to work within the electrical field. All items in the range are available in liquid metal finishes such as aged bronze, nickel silver, black bronze, and gold brass. The hand-applied designs emulate the natural textures and patterns of tree bark, stone, and antique metal for a unique wall fixture.

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Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Electrical Accessories - The use of natural textures and patterns in the design of electrical accessories to create unique wall fixtures.
2. Liquid Metal Finishes - The use of liquid metal finishes in the design of electrical accessories for a modern aesthetic.
3. Specialist Hand Finishing - The emphasis on specialist hand finishing in the design and development of high-quality electrical accessories for a unique and high-end product.
Industry Implications
1. Electrical Accessories - The electrical accessories industry can explore the use of natural textures and patterns and liquid metal finishes in their products for a unique and modern design.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate the nature-inspired range of switches and sockets into their designs for a unique and high-end look.
3. Hand Finishing - The hand finishing industry can offer their services to electrical accessory companies to create unique and high-quality products with specialist finishing techniques.
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