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Distressed surface

A worn-looking surface appearance with uneven rubbing or fading

A worn-looking surface appearance with uneven rubbing or fading.

Visual Treatments & Formal Design
Distressed surface · Medium-sized dog

Medium-sized dog

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A phrase to start with

Adds a distressed-looking surface appearance.

Appearance and effects

Uneven fading and rubbing appear on the surface.

Visual traits

  • uneven color
  • rubbing
  • fading

Expected changes

  • The surface is more likely to appear uneven

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Distressed surface is a surface effect combining rubbing, fading, or uneven color. It does not determine actual deterioration, age, material, or an action that damages an object.

In more detail

It shows uneven wear across parts of a surface. Cracking, rust, dirt, and physical damage are separate choices.

Includes

  • A worn-looking surface effect

Excludes

  • Actual deterioration
  • a particular age
  • physical damage

What this does not imply

  • Actual deterioration
  • age
  • material
  • or making operation

Variability

The balance of rubbing and fading can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as surface appearance

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify physical damage separately

Typical uses

  • Add uneven surface character

Possible failure modes

  • It becomes only cracking
  • It becomes simple dirt

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