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How do you make glossy Frutiger Aero materials in Blender?

How to make stylized frutiger aero shader in blender

To create that signature Frutiger Aero look in Blender, start with a Principled BSDF shader, keeping the roughness low to ensure a clear, glassy reflection[1][2]. You can achieve the iconic aesthetic by using a Shader to RGB node combined with a Color Ramp to map smooth, vibrant gradients across your surface[3]. For those crisp, glassy edges, use a Layer Weight node set to 'facing' to drive a secondary color ramp, which adds a subtle outline without needing extra geometry[4]. Finally, place multiple light sources, such as sun lamps, to create the bright, intentional highlights that define the style[5]. Would you like to explore how to animate these materials to mimic flowing water?