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Title: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: tex_live_utility on Sat, 07 March 2020, 21:18:56
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GMK Orchid - inspired by the orchid flower and vintage botanical illustrations
Designed by Keyboard Chameleon and Salt Rock Lamp

After more than a year in the making, I am happy to present GMK Orchid for its public interest check, designed by Keyboard Chameleon and myself. This keyset is meant to evoke the elegance of orchid flowers and the intricate beauty of vintage botanical illustrations.

(https://i.imgur.com/YnrpzXJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w2prTkv.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rKyOEfK.png)

The base alpha color is the GMK stock color L9. These keycaps can be used in mix-and-match fashion along with other classic L9-based keysets such as Pristine, 9009, and Classic Retro / KA1953. Mauve modifiers, red legends, and red accents resemble the rich colors of the orchid flower itself. The optional green accents add a leafy, naturalistic perspective. This keyset will look especially handsome on silver, dark or light gray, blue-gray, white, pink, green, and frosted translucent keyboards.

We are currently working on novelty and kit designs. Please keep an eye on this thread for updates!

Real-life color samples:

(https://i.imgur.com/IWdwJfj.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/6Ujm9q4.jpg)

More renders with various accent color combos:

More
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(https://i.imgur.com/pyZebLs.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/lRIewNJ.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/HCbVZIA.png)


Note that the design is not finalized and we are open to feedback on colors, novelties, and kit design. In particular, we are strongly considering changing to the Text+Icon modifier legend style

To-do list:

Yes, I have other currently-active interest checks. These projects are sufficiently different that they will not conflict with each other. I will not run concurrent group buys, and Chameleon will be in charge while I am occupied with other projects.

Discord contact:

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Acknowledgements and thanks:


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: tex_live_utility on Sat, 07 March 2020, 21:35:37
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 07 March 2020, 21:48:43
Love the colors. Looking forward to novelties n mats.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: dom on Sat, 07 March 2020, 23:54:21
"After more than a year in the making"  :eek:

Good luck!  :) It will match lots of boards!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: dantambok on Sun, 08 March 2020, 01:13:00
Oh god i love the colors
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: dr_unconscionable on Sun, 08 March 2020, 01:20:43
Great colours! And I love vintage illustrations like these -- seems like there could be some great novelty designs. Following with interest!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: tex_live_utility on Sun, 08 March 2020, 21:01:10
Quote from: dr_unconscionable on Sun, 08 March 2020, 01:20:43
Great colours! And I love vintage illustrations like these -- seems like there could be some great novelty designs. Following with interest!

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 07 March 2020, 21:48:43
Love the colors. Looking forward to novelties n mats.

The images we used in the Pantone color sample picture should give you a sense of where we are headed with these. We will definitely have an orchid flower, and are testing some other ideas like leaves and stylized birds or insects.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: Bulliba on Mon, 30 March 2020, 15:16:19
Looks really nice. Will definetly be interested if there will be a EU dealer! Best of luck!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: Hanabi on Wed, 08 April 2020, 22:33:00
Pretty!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: AIRPOTTER on Wed, 08 April 2020, 22:45:41
love it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: Scoscobola on Fri, 17 April 2020, 16:45:40
Love the inspiration and colors
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: Hoennn on Sun, 26 April 2020, 23:00:07
Amazing! I'll def keep up with this set!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: KEYGEM on Mon, 27 April 2020, 14:35:32
Looking forward to seeing more of this set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: horchata771 on Fri, 03 July 2020, 16:16:10
I love the colors!! Hoping this one progresses!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: Sslix on Fri, 03 July 2020, 18:27:12
Love this, looking forward to deskmats
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: Hybrid Hunter` on Sat, 25 July 2020, 22:20:39
Interested! Any updates on the progress of this project? I would love to see more of that green as alternatives to the arrows and other modifiers!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: maedhros on Sat, 25 July 2020, 23:20:28
I love the unique color combo and I looove fusing tech with nature.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: boneandbee on Fri, 02 October 2020, 09:15:32
I love your novelty graphics! They're beautiful! <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: gwillad on Thu, 29 October 2020, 22:49:06
i like the colorway a lot, but i would love a set with green as the main mod color
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Orchid
Post by: KanyeMidEast on Sun, 01 November 2020, 02:25:59
This with a lilac satisfaction75 would be *chefs kiss*. Love the colors and can’t wait to see the mats and more renders!