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Title: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats - GB START: 19TH NOVEMBER
Post by: Bven#6161 on Wed, 17 March 2021, 14:56:26
The Catmat
GB Start: 19th November
(https://i.imgur.com/KQ4TDhM.png)

[UPDATE] 04/07/21
Colourways have now been finalized (with new names) and there has been a slight change to the paw design, see new renders below. All vendors have now been confirmed and announced. Samples will be produced shortly.

[UPDATE] 11/08/21
Group buy date has been agreed between all vendors and set for Friday 19th November 2021. Had several issues with samples but worked through them with the manufacturer and am very happy with them now.

Hello! My name's Ben or Bven and this is my debut into deskmat design and hosting group buys.
Recently after noticing there wasn't enough cuteness I decided I would try to make something of my own and that has developed into what you see here.



Colourways (now confirmed)


Strawberries and Cream
(https://i.imgur.com/UPQ9PXL.jpg)

Oreo
(https://i.imgur.com/WPkjwya.jpg)

Chocolate Strawberry
(https://i.imgur.com/zE6dy4C.jpg)

Cookies and Cream
(https://i.imgur.com/9GPCk6l.jpg)



Imgur Gallery Here (https://imgur.com/gallery/e8d9EoM)

Vendors
America - Mechs & Co. (https://mechsandco.com/)
Europe - KEYGEM (https://keygem.store/)
UK - Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/)
Canada - DESK[H]ERO (https://www.deskhero.ca/)
Oceania - Escape Keyboard (https://esckeyboard.com/)
SEA - iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/)

Vendor Discord Servers
Discussions and updates here.
Mechs & Co. (https://discord.gg/7vQ2UEgYnA)
KEYGEM (https://discord.gg/227swe4)
Proto[Typist] (https://discord.com/invite/qm944aC)
DESK[H]ERO (https://discord.com/invite/2utk39S)
Escape Keyboard (https://discord.com/invite/HatQPNW)
iLumkb (https://discord.com/invite/52kkJ28)

To Do List:
Find and announce vendors
Finalise layouts and colourways
Produce and receive samples
Finalise/decide on GB dates, pricing etc
GB start

Specifications:
900 x 400 x 4 mm
Stitched edges
Smooth cloth surface
Rubber bottom
Manufacturer is Zion Studios (https://zionstudios.ph/)


Contact Info:
Discord: Bven#6161 (I'm most likely to answer fastest here)
Email: benworrb@gmail.com

Thankyou's to:
biscuit#5472, KeebAad#6952, KEYGEM_Ellicee#5287, Scaleshaper#2161, Fran#9940, Sushii#1205, Dirty Dan#6299, CoolMike#3034, Lily~#0001, Poki#3199, Suichiro#0001 and plenty more across the KEYGEM (https://discord.gg/227swe4), Escape Keyboard (https://discord.gg/HatQPNW) and NZXT (https://discord.gg/NZXT) discord servers <3
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats
Post by: Dirty Dan on Wed, 17 March 2021, 15:04:13
Heck yeah Bven! Best of luck :D
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats
Post by: louie_ on Wed, 17 March 2021, 15:08:05
WOOOO GO BVEN
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats
Post by: Chippy on Wed, 17 March 2021, 17:15:06
beans
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats
Post by: ee on Tue, 23 March 2021, 08:36:47
GO BVEN HELL YEAH !!!!
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats Update: Vendors Announced, Designs Finalised, Samples
Post by: Fraaaan on Wed, 07 April 2021, 06:15:24
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BVEN!
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats Update: Vendors Announced, Designs Finalised, Samples
Post by: iinko_mk on Wed, 07 April 2021, 11:54:46
It does look quite nice, but is there just a regular view for the mat?

I think it could also use a little design in the corner to spice it up a bit. Maybe a sleeping cat? Or like a cat sitting upright licking it's paw?
Looks good other wise though, glwic
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats Update: Vendors Announced, Designs Finalised, Samples
Post by: Bub on Wed, 07 April 2021, 12:02:05
I am going to be totally honest in that I think this is a bit boring/lazy for a standalone product. Could do something really cool like a custom Neko Atsume-esque scene.

That being said, I am sure others will like it, and since MOQs are so low for deskmats, you shouldn't have an issue getting to MOQ.
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats Update: Vendors Announced, Designs Finalised, Samples
Post by: Bub on Wed, 07 April 2021, 12:03:09
Quote from: Bub on Wed, 07 April 2021, 12:02:05
I am going to be totally honest in that I think this is a bit boring/lazy for a standalone product. Could do something really cool like a custom Neko Atsume-esque scene.

That being said, I am sure others will like it, and since MOQs are so low for deskmats, you shouldn't have an issue getting to MOQ.

Woops, hit quote instead of modify. LOL.
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats UPDATE: Vendors Announced, Designs Finalised, Samples
Post by: Skeil on Wed, 07 April 2021, 15:04:19
Those are hella cute and neat, glwgb!
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats UPDATE: Vendors Announced, Designs Finalised, Samples
Post by: Daesya on Sun, 06 June 2021, 13:05:41
So cute cmonn~

I'd probably get Cookies and Cream just because it's my favorite pocky flavor haha
Title: Re: [IC] 'The Catmat' Deskmats - GB START: 19TH NOVEMBER
Post by: Bven#6161 on Mon, 08 November 2021, 12:49:58
bumping for new update <3