Custom Button & Trim Development Cases

A reference button was developed in three sizes, with a slightly domed shape and simplified cross details for the smallest version. The brief specified a light gold finish and red, blue and white color filling. Development focused on controlling the fill boundaries and keeping the raised design details visible, particularly around the blue areas.

• Material: Alloy.
• Process: Electroplating and hand-applied color filling.
• Development result: Passed after two sampling rounds.

A 36 mm floral button was adapted into a brooch by removing the rear button shank and adding a pin. The development combined several decorative materials while retaining the flower-shaped arrangement. Secure attachment of the pin and decorative components was an assembly objective throughout the work.

• Materials: Alloy, imitation pearls, rhinestones and resin.
• Process: Electroplating and manual assembly of decorative components.
• Development result: Passed after one sampling round.

A spherical cord end was developed from an illustrated reference rather than a physical sample. The brief required rose details on both sides and concealed clip ends. Development focused on reproducing the specified construction and controlling hand-applied color filling on the curved surface, where excess coating could flow beyond the intended areas.

• Materials: Alloy body and copper clip.
• Process: Electroplating and hand-applied color filling.
• Development result: Passed after one sampling round.