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Title: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Tue, 27 December 2022, 05:55:50
(https://i.imgur.com/pBnQ90d.jpg)

It´s time to sweeten things up!

NEW IC FORM (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec92FrIO1mGYJ4H3i_WsJ0sORxUFC4Z6wR1GGM9HUbnR_QBA/viewform)



Inspiration

I think it is pretty straightforward. This set is inspired in caramel, but mainly to the liquid and viscous caramel we all have grown up with, and that is a "must" when eating pancakes or marshmallows. It seems to me that caramel has slowly become less popular within "sweet enthusiasts", which is tragic, taking into account the innumerable combinations that can be done with it. Therefore, the keyset´s goal is to reaffirm the role caramel has in the food industry, as well as to show the relevance sweet desserts have in my life.


Kitting


As I am Spanish, I do now firsthand how few Spanish-support keysets are. As a consequence, I have decided to include a south kit which supports Spanish (Spain and Latinoamérica), Italian and Portuguese. I am aware that this is not commonly done, probably due to MOQs, but KBM´s child kit MOQs are just 50, which seems reasonable to me. Novelties were designed by Stellaidoscope (https://stellaidoscope.carrd.co/#home)


(https://i.imgur.com/Il3C4Ac.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/G8A57A9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IVmL6OD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/71tMM2Y.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dgfkcE6.jpg)


Deskmats


Both deskmats have been designed by Pig Modding (https://www.instagram.com/pigmodding_chile/?hl=es). Check out his socials, it is truly amazing.

(https://i.imgur.com/vaNwjqR.jpg)

 I know what you may be thinking, caramel and a dragon? The truth is that in China one of the most typical desserts is a dragon made out of caramel, and I think it looks fire in a deskmat. 

More
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/campaign_images/web05/2012/2/21/10/just-a-caramel-dragon-lollipop-1-4743-1329838701-11_big.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/1hPDEes.jpg)




Renders


All renders have been done by me. *Final product may differ from renders*


Phoenix WKL by Cable Car Designs

(https://i.imgur.com/agKR6lO.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/QysV08R.jpg)


Rotor by Densus Designs

(https://i.imgur.com/VmuZ1hx.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/5WySNYj.jpg)


Iron 180 by Smith + Rune

(https://i.imgur.com/PJUFpDJ.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/w1GxDu3.jpg)


Maja by Vulcan

(https://i.imgur.com/zJeWMiy.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/58m3fut.jpg)


Beak by Stilou Studio

(https://i.imgur.com/Tg2I9xz.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/cQgFACH.jpg)


U80 by Rama Works

(https://i.imgur.com/yQ1aTcH.jpg)  (https://i.imgur.com/dRP4wyk.jpg)


Collaborations

If you are interested in working in this set, reach me out through discord: Arr1 # 2815.


Vendors

I have decided to go with two EU vendors given the amount of international kits in the set (NorDeUK and South)

EU: Keygem
EU: Coffeekeys
NA: Otakeebs
UK: Proto[typist]
OCE: Allcaps
CA: DeskHero
SEA: Pantheonkeys


Pricing

Base: $90 USD
Novelties: $25 USD
NorDeUK: $29 USD
South: $29 USD
Spacebars: $20 USD


Greetings

My family, who has always been really supportive.
Cylent, Nopun and Spiked Synapse for solving me questions all day long.
1pctipaday, Ale210 and Salva for helping me develop the idea and improve the kitting.
Keebaholics, Jack and OtaBen for making me believe in my set and not give up.


NEW IC FORM (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec92FrIO1mGYJ4H3i_WsJ0sORxUFC4Z6wR1GGM9HUbnR_QBA/viewform)


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Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: arr1 on Tue, 27 December 2022, 05:59:36
TO DO:


- Fix kitting

- Update final colours

- Add new renders

- Choose final vendors

- Quotes

- Receive colour samples

- Collabs?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: KeyBros_ on Tue, 27 December 2022, 06:34:40
Simple and it looks good, GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: LosTaquitos on Tue, 27 December 2022, 10:53:49
Looks great! Definitely a set I'll be keeping an eye on. Any plans for a novelties kit?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: arr1 on Tue, 27 December 2022, 10:58:06
Quote from: LosTaquitos on Tue, 27 December 2022, 10:53:49
Looks great! Definitely a set I'll be keeping an eye on. Any plans for a novelties kit?

Hi. Thanks for the kind words. I have received several comments about the novelties. I am thinking of including some, but first I want to know if more people are interested in them. And be sure to fill in the IC Form. It is really important for me to know the community´s opinion about the set.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: ylothar on Tue, 27 December 2022, 15:53:15
Is there any hope that Italian language support could also be included?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: arr1 on Wed, 28 December 2022, 01:35:33
Quote from: ylothar on Tue, 27 December 2022, 15:53:15
Is there any hope that Italian language support could also be included?

It depends on the amount of people interested, but it seems improbable
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel
Post by: 1pctipaday on Sat, 07 January 2023, 06:22:24
Definitely keeping more than an eye on this! GL
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Sun, 15 January 2023, 02:54:19
We are back, baby. Make sure to fill in the new IC FORM.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Sun, 15 January 2023, 03:07:50
CHANGELOG

1/15/23

- Accents added
- Novelties added
- 40s support added in Base kit
- Alice support added in Base kit
- Most vendors confirmed
- New and better board renders added

1/21/23

- CA vendor added
- Black renders added

5/2/23

- Final vendors chosen
- Pricing added
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: BeesKeys on Sun, 15 January 2023, 07:29:13
Where is F13?!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: 1pctipaday on Sun, 15 January 2023, 08:29:21
Right above ISO enter haha

Quote from: Beesley on Sun, 15 January 2023, 07:29:13
Where is F13?!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: abucazu on Sun, 15 January 2023, 08:52:40
I will definitely keep an eye on this set  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: KeyBros_ on Sun, 15 January 2023, 09:03:16
Lovely
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Sun, 15 January 2023, 12:03:43

Quote from: 1pctipaday on Sun, 15 January 2023, 08:29:21
Right above ISO enter haha

Quote from: Beesley on Sun, 15 January 2023, 07:29:13
Where is F13?!

Exactly
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Sun, 15 January 2023, 12:05:09
Quote from: abucazu on Sun, 15 January 2023, 08:52:40
I will definitely keep an eye on this set  :thumb:

Quote from: KeyBros_ on Sun, 15 January 2023, 09:03:16
Lovely

I am glad both of you liked it  ;)
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: ale210 on Mon, 16 January 2023, 04:52:10
Lovely set!

Spanish community is growing up! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:


Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Mon, 16 January 2023, 04:58:35
Thx for the kind words
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Sat, 21 January 2023, 09:18:10
CA vendor and black renders added. I will ask for quotes and samples soon
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: H2Ostf on Sat, 04 February 2023, 16:02:49
omg i cant believe there is a potential italian layout support!!!
so happy damn
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: ylothar on Sun, 05 February 2023, 03:22:06
Quote from: H2Ostf on Sat, 04 February 2023, 16:02:49
omg i cant believe there is a potential italian layout support!!!
so happy damn

Never give up!  :cool:

Spread the word as much as possible! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Sun, 05 February 2023, 11:49:25
Quote from: H2Ostf on Sat, 04 February 2023, 16:02:49
omg i cant believe there is a potential italian layout support!!!
so happy damn

I am glad you are. I will keep you updated soon.

Quote from: ylothar on Sun, 05 February 2023, 03:22:06
Quote from: H2Ostf on Sat, 04 February 2023, 16:02:49
omg i cant believe there is a potential italian layout support!!!
so happy damn

Never give up!  :cool:

Spread the word as much as possible! :thumb:

Yessir!!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Fri, 10 March 2023, 12:43:14
Quick update. I am currently waiting for:

1. Samples to arrive
2. Quotes

I´ll let you know how everything turns out.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Caramel | Novelties, Accents and Vendors added!
Post by: arr1 on Tue, 02 May 2023, 10:24:42
Pricing has been added and all vendors have been chosen. Unfortunately, samples are taking longer than expected to be manufactured, so I cannot confirm yet the final colours.