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Offline Mekanist

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[IC] Archetype Deskmats
« on: Tue, 21 April 2020, 21:36:52 »
Hey all Mek from Archetype here. Hope you're doing well and staying safe. I just wanted to get your feedback on a few (okay maybe more than a few) options we've come up with for our deskmat design.

The idea behind the deskmat designs are a minimalist approach with a Swiss design emphasis and bright color combinations.



Link to IC Form
https://forms.gle/HmJ1ThwK1CkuC9F17

Thanks for your help.


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UPDATE: Thank you guys for the amazing feedback. Im closing the IC as we had an amazing turn out (almost 800 entries). Next steps are to analyze the data and finalize the designs based on feedback. Let me know if you have any questions!

GB Update: Group buy is now live! Follow the group buy post for details.

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« Last Edit: Fri, 19 June 2020, 18:36:09 by Mekanist »

Offline asspennies

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 21 April 2020, 21:42:37 »
Interested. Looks... interesting!

Offline d4vid4f

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 21 April 2020, 22:09:40 »
Really love these designs!

Lots of flexibility here, super easy to tailor to key sets.

Artisan deskmats are now the future. Invest now!  :p

Offline CrazyAssMonkey

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 21 April 2020, 22:17:15 »
Niiiiiiice  :thumb:

Offline LXVRGS

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 21 April 2020, 23:48:27 »
id ditch the text portion honestly

Offline kokugatsu

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 21 April 2020, 23:54:47 »
I'll take the lot.

Text is fine imo

Offline CrazyAssMonkey

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 00:04:03 »
I like the text part.

Offline kurple

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 02:22:57 »
Great designs and great work as usual!

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Offline Joaquox

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 02:30:39 »
The text part ruins it 100%  :thumb:

Offline Agilr

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 02:32:48 »
Wicked

Offline alper_maestro

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 06:09:09 »
Definitely interested, they look nice.

Offline harlekein

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 06:30:22 »
id ditch the text portion honestly

Yes, that part ruins it for me.

Offline Mcnos

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 07:17:35 »

Offline OmniSzron

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 07:25:01 »
Kinda reminds me of VHS tape packaging. I dig it.
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Offline sygo_

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 08:33:57 »
love the designs!

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Offline Tyson

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 13:08:05 »
These are fire! I'd love to see a monochrome version of one! It's been awhile since I've ordered deskmats, looks like I'll be picking one up!

Offline Pach

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 16:52:34 »
You should offer versions without the "template" text, especially for the ones with the sunset.

Offline DonaldPShimoda

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 17:40:06 »
You should offer versions without the "template" text, especially for the ones with the sunset.

I agree with this. I'd be way more into these deskmats if they didn't have any text on them — the designs are otherwise phenomenal! As it is, I probably wouldn't get one (sorry!).

Offline Mekanist

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 17:50:38 »
The text part ruins it 100%  :thumb:

This absolutely floored me lol. We're definitely losing the text bit/right label .

Offline Mekanist

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #19 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 17:51:23 »
You should offer versions without the "template" text, especially for the ones with the sunset.

I agree with this. I'd be way more into these deskmats if they didn't have any text on them — the designs are otherwise phenomenal! As it is, I probably wouldn't get one (sorry!).

100% :thumb:

Offline CrazyAssMonkey

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #20 on: Wed, 22 April 2020, 20:59:23 »
You should offer versions without the "template" text, especially for the ones with the sunset.

I agree with this. I'd be way more into these deskmats if they didn't have any text on them — the designs are otherwise phenomenal! As it is, I probably wouldn't get one (sorry!).

100% :thumb:

As long as you have one or two with text I'm good. I love it.  :thumb:

Offline guybrush

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 01:07:43 »
I like these a lot, including the text

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 01:18:12 »
Would love to see a monochrome version (black, grey, white only)

Offline hmmmwhatsthis

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 13:18:45 »
The designs are so good but then the text ruins the whole thing.

Offline danieljgrouse

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 13:22:11 »
For me the text is absolutely the main selling point. The designs themselves are cool, but the text is the thing that elevates them and sets them apart.

Offline kokugatsu

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 13:27:08 »
The text part ruins it 100%  :thumb:

This absolutely floored me lol. We're definitely losing the text bit/right label .

Don't!!! I love the text, really balances out the design nicely

Offline hmmmwhatsthis

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 13:30:13 »
The text part ruins it 100%  :thumb:

This absolutely floored me lol. We're definitely losing the text bit/right label .

Missed this. Great news. Might be in for a few :)

Offline kurple

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 14:39:55 »
Interesting that the text is so polarizing. It has an "im a designer" feel for me, makes me think of pantone cards.

Also makes them stand out a little from other mats!

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Offline CrazyAssMonkey

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 14:40:21 »
Noooooooo I loved the text  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(





I'd still buy but  :'( :'(

Offline Mekanist

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 19:13:41 »
I'll consider releasing 2 versions, with and without text.  :-\

Offline CrazyAssMonkey

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #30 on: Fri, 24 April 2020, 20:36:53 »
I'll consider releasing 2 versions, with and without text.  :-\

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Offline veelut

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 15 May 2020, 21:32:10 »
the text would be annoying to see in person, in my opinion. without it, i feel it would be unbalanced if it were just a white box. if you were to do it without a white box, i feel you would have to shift things because the composition would feel off.

Offline hkhawk

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Re: [IC] Archetype Deskmats
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 15 May 2020, 22:14:48 »
Seems like the IC Form is closed but I'm really into the bottom six. I would see myself buying at least 3-4.