GMK NERVE
GB ARTISANSArtisans by Nebula effects and Aiglatson Studio. Those artisans will be able to purchase through local GB vendors
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This artisan keycap resembles one of our designs.
Our design for reference:
https://keycap-archivist.com/maker/atelier-axiom/
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Care to explain the reason for the similarity of both the design and colour?
Hi, I am Sergio, the creator of the keycaps in Nebula.
First and foremost, I want to clarify that it was never my intention to create a design similar to yours. I was unaware of the design of your RK-0 key.
The reason why it shares a similar color is due to several factors. The colors chosen Nerve were purple and yellow, leaving me with two possible combinations. On January 1st, after our first day in Korea, we realized that the neon yellow would be challenging to work with in resin, so we opted for purple instead. Additionally, we believed that incorporating neon details would be a positive addition.
Upon returning from the Korean keyboard expo (myself and Manu), we decided to include the baion logo.
My partner and I began researching how to create the keycaps with nerve patterns before the korean expo. She came across this image of Nebrija University, which was exactly what we were looking for, and she designed something similar.
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Subsequently, my partner, being a mechanical engineer unfamiliar with the hobby, finalized the design itinerary in a matter of hours (SOY_MEJO means IM_BETTER...).
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When I saw her design, and without knowing yours beforehand, I knew it was perfect for Nerve. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
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Hi Sergio, thank you for the prompt reply.
Now, as an artisan creator, you should be keenly aware of the substantial amount of research, development, experimentation, time and financial investment it takes to create and bring to life a truly novel design.
Our designs are parametrically adjustable and algorithmically generated. These state-of-the-art processes require significant time and financial investment to develop and fine-tune.
In contrast, a 3D artist can replicate a similar visual effect by hand within days using the right reference material, through techniques like connecting lines or sculpting. However, the parametric nature of our design—characterized by its non-uniform line thicknesses among other unique features—remains unmatched.
The current discussion does not concern the method or process but rather the glaring similarities in the design outcomes.
The issue has yet to be convincingly addressed.
I do recall that you got in touch with us on 15/02/2024 regarding the issue of similarity.
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However, why have you not responded to our request?
In spite of the initial unawareness, you were clearly aware of the design similarities by the time you reached out.
You had over a month to rectify the situation, make adjustments, or discuss it further with us. You did not make any further attempts to resolve the issue. This raises a significant question: Had this post not been noticed, was there intent to market the similar artisan design as unique without acknowledging existing ones?
With all the information at hand, why was this design still posted as part of the IC:
This version has no logo and bears a remarkable resemblance to our design.
You have not really provided concrete evidence other than "inspiration" material.
Subsequently, my partner, being a mechanical engineer unfamiliar with the hobby, finalized the design itinerary in a matter of hours (SOY_MEJO means IM_BETTER...).
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When I saw her design, and without knowing yours beforehand, I knew it was perfect for Nerve. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
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So, if I understood this correctly, you claim that the final design was not created by you and therefore you are somehow not at fault for the resemblance.
You are clearly leading us down the rabbit hole with your reasoning, whether intentionally or otherwise. It would be fruitless to follow you on this train of thought.
The bottom line is that if no action is taken on your part to rectify the issue, this will be treated as a brazen attempt at copyright infringement.
We will be forced to take necessary measures and unequivocally reserve the right to pursue legal action.
It would be inappropriate to continue this discussion in the IC thread.
If you sincerely wish to resolve this issue, please contact us privately.
