Author Topic: [IC] GMK Hazardous (Read 14571 times)

Madēo · « **on:** Wed, 20 July 2016, 19:16:11 »

Hello everyone!

I'm currently working on a biohazard/chemical-waste themed keyset:

Making use of GMK's new keycap colors ( GE1, RO2, CC, 3B)

UPDATE 25/07: V2

Fairly new to the whole massdrop buyorder request process, any help appreciated-

Let me know what you think

-M

shower_king · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 20 July 2016, 19:36:29 »

1, i prefer to your mod, the yellow(GE1) in darker grey(CC), fabulous
2, are there no other mods in full set or seperate mod set? i know you may just make this set as cheap as possible, however 1.75 shift , stepped caps and wkl are almost requirements for GMK set? are you sure that this is the final mockup? more lay-out ,more audience but higher price, i think you would strike a balance
3,i also like your RO2 in this , may be you could weave more RO2 keys into the full set.
4, is yellow for alpha too bright and illustrious to make our eyes unpleasant when typing? i think the updated yellow(GE )may softer than other yellows, but it is better that we could see some real keycaps in this color to make sure that too bright yellow may not annoy our eyes.

commandlinedesign · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 11:27:10 »

Sort of waffled on whether or not I liked the red mods and then I realized it kind of resembled the way a stop sign looks when it is reflecting light. If that's on purpose it's some impressive use of color in design!

I'm interested, and would definitely buy.

nubbinator · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 11:29:53 »

3B is green, not grey. I love the color, but, honestly, it would look terrible with that yellow.

It's looking like its trying to be a GMK version of Toxic, but I'm not a fan of the current iteration.

Madēo · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:24:10 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Thu, 21 July 2016, 11:29:53

3B is green, not grey. I love the color, but, honestly, it would look terrible with that yellow.

It's looking like its trying to be a GMK version of Toxic, but I'm not a fan of the current iteration.

3B is only used as text color for the red caps

CC grey is used for keycap colors-

nubbinator · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 13:52:23 »

You're still better with a different color.

kenmai9 · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 13:53:28 »

reminds me of that bee set and also toxic set.

not sure if i'd be down. not original enough imo

ntw · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 14:45:42 »

is this supposed to be GMK Toxic?

shower_king · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 19:31:02 »

just TKL?

ideus · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 20:22:18 »

I like the idea of a low cost TKL only set; but, these colors, well, I am not into them at all.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 20:26:12 »

I love it & want this set! I missed out on the Toxic set, so I'm in for this. Do you have plans for different kits w/ this set, such as a 40%, 60%, erogdox, modifers, homing keys, etc?

KyleZhuang · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 22:46:18 »

Personally, I think classic colors go well with GMK since it has a classic profile.

shower_king · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 23:57:59 »

Quote from: KyleZhuang on Thu, 21 July 2016, 22:46:18

Personally, I think classic colors go well with GMK since it has a classic profile.

GMK's color is more classic . haha

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:33:36 »

Really into the idea of a chemical waste themed gmk set actually.

To be honest, Im not a big fan of using red accents for example tho, since it makes the set a little to bright and confusing to the eye imo.

Just did a few quick test using keyboard layout editor myself, trying to make the set less 'loud' and create more of subtle style.
The way it turned out almost has a bit of a Toxic Dolch feel going on I guess...

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shangrila500 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 23 July 2016, 18:54:44 »

Oh yes, now I am just waiting for someone to make a set similar to this but with toxic green as the main color...... This would certainly tide me over though!

ideus · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:18:08 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:33:36

Really into the idea of a chemical waste themed gmk set actually.
To be honest, Im not a big fan of using red accents for example tho, since it makes the set a little to bright and confusing to the eye imo.

Just did a few quick test using keyboard layout editor myself, trying to make the set less 'loud' and create more of subtle style.
The way it turned out almost has a bit of a Toxic Dolch feel going on I guess...

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Looking better, but maybe it is not on par with the original idea of the OP. The colors of the original are just out of my preferences.

xondat · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:19:43 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:33:36

Really into the idea of a chemical waste themed gmk set actually.
To be honest, Im not a big fan of using red accents for example tho, since it makes the set a little to bright and confusing to the eye imo.

Just did a few quick test using keyboard layout editor myself, trying to make the set less 'loud' and create more of subtle style.
The way it turned out almost has a bit of a Toxic Dolch feel going on I guess...

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These look a lot better to me, I prefer the more subtle look. Reminds me of how Dolch was changed into Sky Dolch.

jchan94 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 23 July 2016, 19:48:32 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:33:36

Really into the idea of a chemical waste themed gmk set actually.
To be honest, Im not a big fan of using red accents for example tho, since it makes the set a little to bright and confusing to the eye imo.

Just did a few quick test using keyboard layout editor myself, trying to make the set less 'loud' and create more of subtle style.
The way it turned out almost has a bit of a Toxic Dolch feel going on I guess...

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The second one is awesome. Would love to see novelties.

Parzival · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:00:26 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:33:36

Really into the idea of a chemical waste themed gmk set actually.
To be honest, Im not a big fan of using red accents for example tho, since it makes the set a little to bright and confusing to the eye imo.

Just did a few quick test using keyboard layout editor myself, trying to make the set less 'loud' and create more of subtle style.
The way it turned out almost has a bit of a Toxic Dolch feel going on I guess...

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I like the second one as well

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 16:58:04 »

Thx guys!
Really appreciate the feedback on my quick sketch! =)

I'd really like to put more work into refining the idea, but I don't want to just steal the OPs idea without permission xD

ideus · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:08:06 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Sun, 24 July 2016, 16:58:04

Thx guys!
Really appreciate the feedback on my quick sketch! =)

I'd really like to put more work into refining the idea, but I don't want to just steal the OPs idea without permission xD

I ain't sure that the original idea has many supporters.

sherryton · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:12:30 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:33:36

Really into the idea of a chemical waste themed gmk set actually.
To be honest, Im not a big fan of using red accents for example tho, since it makes the set a little to bright and confusing to the eye imo.

Just did a few quick test using keyboard layout editor myself, trying to make the set less 'loud' and create more of subtle style.
The way it turned out almost has a bit of a Toxic Dolch feel going on I guess...

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I think this is called Yolch. Someone told me they wanted to make Lightning Dolch lol. The idea has been thrown around for awhile though!

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:30:56 »

I'm close to finishing a build log I've been working on and a few related side projects.

Once that's done I'll start to put some actual work into this!

T0mb3ry · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:34:41 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:30:56

I'm close to finishing a build log I've been working on and a few related side projects.

Once that's done I'll start to put some actual work into this!

Got brand new GMK color chips recently. If you need some help by matching colors just pm me. And for other help too

Madēo · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:54:03 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Sun, 24 July 2016, 16:58:04

Thx guys!
Really appreciate the feedback on my quick sketch! =)

I'd really like to put more work into refining the idea, but I don't want to just steal the OPs idea without permission xD

How about doing a collab? I had some ideas for novelties

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 18:59:07 »

Quote from: T0mb3ry on Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:34:41

Got brand new GMK color chips recently. If you need some help by matching colors just pm me. And for other help too

Thx a lot for the amazing offer T0mb3ry!
I'll definitely get back to you on that, since I could definitely use some helpfull pointers from you.

Very very appreciated man. <3

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:54:03

How about doing a collab? I had some ideas for novelties

Let's discuss some ideas via PM the next days Madēo to see what we both have in mind.
Im really liking your Idea on a biohazard inspired set, so as long as we have a similar vision, Im sure we can work something out!

Madēo · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49 »

Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

shower_king · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:18:18 »

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49

Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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this alpha is much better than the first , has improved a lot!!even just TKl ,I almost in.
is the legend on modifiers too dark to detect them?
PS: the novel keycaps is pretty fabulous ! :thumb: :thumb:

Madēo · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:25:22 »

Quote from: shower_king on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:18:18

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49
Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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this alpha is much better than the first , has improved a lot!!even just TKl ,I almost in.
is the legend on modifiers too dark to detect them?
PS: the novel keycaps is pretty fabulous ! :thumb: :thumb:

Legend on modifies is lighter than keycap color but only slightly:

ideus · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:32:44 »

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49

Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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You may consider to add RGB legends on the modifiers.

shower_king · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:34:14 »

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:25:22

Quote from: shower_king on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:18:18
Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49
Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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this alpha is much better than the first , has improved a lot!!even just TKl ,I almost in.
is the legend on modifiers too dark to detect them?
PS: the novel keycaps is pretty fabulous ! :thumb: :thumb:

Legend on modifies is lighter than keycap color but only slightly:

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appreciated, i get it.
is there any chance that we put CV yellow legend on CR? may be two different yellows is monotonous. or red?
looking forward to this .
However ,i like your color-way on modifiers ,expect for not so striking between legend and bottom.

kenmai9 · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 22:43:00 »

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49

Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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thats pretty dope but not liking the legend colors on the mods

shangrila500 · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 23:45:37 »

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49

Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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I like that but I think all the legends look off, I like the idea of all the legends being yellow like how all the Sky Dolch legends are the sky blue color. Maybe offer a extra modifier kit that has the modifier key legends as yellow too?

KyleZhuang · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 00:36:40 »

Love the look of V2!!!I'm in !!

Elrick · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 01:05:53 »

To the OP here, you do know that using all Hazardous Colours means that you MUST be able to read all the text/numbers, whether there is little to no lighting being offered.

Make sure when you put forward a Colour-Way, that it exemplifies it's actual usage - being HAZARDOUS and Safe to use

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jchan94 · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 01:27:14 »

I don't know why, but the dark mod legends make it look like TaiHao stuff now :\

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 03:41:14 »

I feel like I need to point something out here.

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 17:54:03

How about doing a collab? I had some ideas for novelties

After asking about doing a collab, Madēo continued to straight up use my design without ever msging me about this, commenting on my design or atleast crediting me for using it in any way.

Not saying I had any kind of copy rights on this design, however it feels very rude to straight up use my design without ever giving credit.
Its not really how Im used to see things beeing handeled here on geekhack.

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Sun, 24 July 2016, 16:58:04

Thx guys!
Really appreciate the feedback on my quick sketch! =)

I'd really like to put more work into refining the idea, but I don't want to just steal the OPs idea without permission xD

OP apperantly had a lot less issues using someone elses design without permission then me doing something inspired by his theme.

I really hope people don't see me posting this as inapproriate from my side, but it really doesn't feel good to see ones design being used without ever being credited for it, and I didn't want this to get unnoticed.

Im going to leave this thread at this point and, on a brighter note, will continue working on my design since theres alot more I want to do to evolve my quick sketch, rather then just throwing a simple bland radioactive logo in as a novelty.

Madēo · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 07:47:57 »

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OP apperantly had a lot less issues using someone elses design without permission then me doing something inspired by his theme.

I really hope people don't see me posting this as inapproriate from my side, but it really doesn't feel good to see ones design being used without ever being credited for it, and I didn't want this to get unnoticed.

Im going to leave this thread at this point and, on a brighter note, will continue working on my design since theres alot more I want to do to evolve my quick sketch, rather then just throwing a simple bland radioactive logo in as a novelty.

I don't see why you're losing your mind over my V2 which looks nothing like 'your design'. Afterall your sketch was heavily inspired by my first idea so it's only fair for me to also explore different variations from my initial design.

Oh and I didn't receive any message from you asking my permission either as far as I recall...

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 08:15:34 »

First of all, I didn't take your design and also gave credit to your design.
In addition I explained the reason behind my, very different approach.

Only similarity between the two was using the new GE1 yellow honestly.

You basically did the exact opposite and your 'V2' is exactly my mockup with gray mod legends.

I'm not loosing my mind over anything here really.
But arguing v2 looks nothing like my mockup after straight out copying it without comment is on a hole other level and hard to take very positiv.

danielucf · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 01 August 2016, 14:14:57 »

Toxic was Pantone 389 C. Since GMK has done some custom colors they may be open to it now. MassDrop wanted me to let them run DCS Toxic back in the day but I let Bunny and ctrl alt do it because I felt more comfortable keeping it in community. However with them getting GMK Carbon over 1000 sets I think now might be a good time to let them do GMK Toxic. Not sure if Bunny was planning his own GMK Toxic (or JTK Toxic) but I would defer to whatever the community wants on who should run it. I can provide the files for the custom legends if it picks up traction.

user 18 · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 01 August 2016, 16:36:21 »

Quote from: danielucf on Mon, 01 August 2016, 14:14:57

Toxic was Pantone 389 C. Since GMK has done some custom colors they may be open to it now. MassDrop wanted me to let them run DCS Toxic back in the day but I let Bunny and ctrl alt do it because I felt more comfortable keeping it in community. However with them getting GMK Carbon over 1000 sets I think now might be a good time to let them do GMK Toxic. Not sure if Bunny was planning his own GMK Toxic (or JTK Toxic) but I would defer to whatever the community wants on who should run it. I can provide the files for the custom legends if it picks up traction.

I'm very interested in seeing this set become GMK toxic, or in other thick ABS toxic options.

Bunny has stated he has no plans for GMK toxic, but that doesn't rule out JTK.

Aricil · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 03 August 2016, 11:55:43 »

This is really nice, but you really should limit the bright yellow keys. Like, maybe just the middle F keys (5-8), then do dark gray with the yellow letters/legends. And then maybe the arrow keys, then you could keep the red for the enter and escape key. I just think that if you do too much of it, it'll limit how it pops and make it kinda hard to see. I love the idea, just don't wanna be blinded by it, lol.

alienman82 · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 03 August 2016, 18:50:31 »

removed.

lildragonbuns · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 12 August 2016, 19:39:01 »

Quote from: alienman82 on Wed, 03 August 2016, 18:50:31

I trust mass drop much more than CTRL ALT. Hopefully they run the set

I've had a few rather unpleasant orders with massdrop so I prefer Ctrl Alt. Either way, I know OP will make a good decision nonetheless.

shangrila500 · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 21 August 2016, 17:03:28 »

Quote from: Aricil on Wed, 03 August 2016, 11:55:43

This is really nice, but you really should limit the bright yellow keys. Like, maybe just the middle F keys (5-8), then do dark gray with the yellow letters/legends. And then maybe the arrow keys, then you could keep the red for the enter and escape key. I just think that if you do too much of it, it'll limit how it pops and make it kinda hard to see. I love the idea, just don't wanna be blinded by it, lol.

I really prefer the first render with all yellow alpha keys but you're right that it may be overpowering. I would love to see it offered with the first renders alpha set and the gray with yellow text alpha set so people could choose their own mix and match. It could just be a separate kit so people who wanted the all yellow could get them without everyone else having to deal with higher prices to include them.

Vigrith · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 21 August 2016, 17:48:22 »

Quote from: Madēo on Sun, 24 July 2016, 19:08:49

Here's a V2 (low profile w/accents):

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Staying out of the whole "ownership rights" ordeal, I love the look of that. It maintains the set's hazard look whilst not being overly bright and intrusive. It's low profile while still being unique and very cool/interesting.

Willing to buy it if it becomes a reality, it's like an improved version of my bumblebee set (RIP).

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