Design and Technology GCSE
Aesthetic Finish
What Aesthetic Finish means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Aesthetic Finish
A surface treatment applied primarily to improve the visual appearance, colour, texture, or branding of a product.
Topics that use Aesthetic Finish
- Systems: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to components and systems for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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