Author Topic: [IC] Angel Wings Poker Case (Read 5987 times)

melt · « **on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:25:58 »

Just checking if this design would be of interest to anyone here?

I am planning on coming out with a line of aluminum and acrylic cases in the near future and am going to do things a little different. From what I've seen so far, there hasn't been any real radical case designs, in my opinion.

The below image would be in aluminum and the wings would be hand-crafted with the possibility to detach the wings and also change them with other color wings, possibly ones with different schemes. For instance, multi-colored painted feathers.

I am based out of the U.A.E. and have access to a plethora of manufacturing services for decent rates.

My brand will be, melt, after my GeekHack name. Let's see how many of you would be interested first before I go and create some designs and get prototypes rolling. Stay tuned for more designs!

demik · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:27:27 »

seems like it would interfere with your mouse, no?

melt · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:28:39 »

Quote from: demik on Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:27:27

seems like it would interfere with your mouse, no?

The wings will be adjustable to tilt (like flap). Also, they might be a bit smaller than the ones in the picture.

demik · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:29:09 »

ah, okay. then i can see it working

Lastpilot · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:35:49 »

To me a 60% board is always an exercise in minimalism. I think adding more components like that would negate the charms of the poker.

I think something more subtle might catch on better. Maybe if you did some kind of relief on the sides for wings? Or maybe a sculpted spacebar with wings on it. But who knows, that's just one man's opinion.

Sifo · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:37:21 »

dude I'm totally ****ing in if it comes in sky blue and fits gh60 because I love being obnoxious

(no sarcasm I'm serious give me that ****)

tjcaustin · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:38:07 »

I feel like I need to hop in my Toyota Land Cruiser and do some car surfing.

Quote from: Sifo on Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:37:21

dude I'm totally ****ing in if it comes in sky blue and fits gh60 because I love being obnoxious

(no sarcasm I'm serious give me that ****)

This guy is super obnoxious, so believe him

Sifo · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:41:01 »

RICING IT UP

Lastpilot · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:41:48 »

Sifo you need a carbon fiber lip for your keyboard.

melt · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:53:28 »

with smaller wings.

melt · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:55:02 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:35:49

To me a 60% board is always an exercise in minimalism. I think adding more components like that would negate the charms of the poker.

I think something more subtle might catch on better. Maybe if you did some kind of relief on the sides for wings? Or maybe a sculpted spacebar with wings on it. But who knows, that's just one man's opinion.

thanks for that, I'll also work on some variants.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 05:30:26 »

Quote from: Lastpilot on Sun, 25 August 2013, 23:35:49

To me a 60% board is always an exercise in minimalism. I think adding more components like that would negate the charms of the poker.

I feel the same way. Personally I am not a huge fan of the wings idea, but I will keep an eye on this thread and see what you come up with next

Tym · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 05:33:27 »

Just an idea, poking out of the top? from the middle?

SeriouSSpotS · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 09:20:58 »

This could be really cool if it is done the right way

melt · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:03:42 »

I'm toying with the idea of having the cases have a hole on either side where the owner can interchange different design elements such as the angel wings above and the horns below. Horny.

melt · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:04:37 »

Quote from: SeriouSSpotS on Mon, 26 August 2013, 09:20:58

This could be really cool if it is done the right way

it will definitely be done the right way. Precise and as minimal as can be given the design elements.

Photekq · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:38:26 »

This definitely isn't my kind of design. I only like very simple cases, so I can't say I'm interested in owning one. However, I'm interested to see how this turns out. Good luck.

Tym · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:39:20 »

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:38:26

This definitely isn't my kind of design. I only like brass cases, so I can't say I'm interested in owning one. However, I'm interested to see how this turns out. Good luck.

FTFY!

Halverson · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:45:14 »

Would love some big ol' demon style wings.

Photekq · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:59:47 »

Quote from: Tym on Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:39:20

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:38:26
This definitely isn't my kind of design. I only like brass cases, so I can't say I'm interested in owning one. However, I'm interested to see how this turns out. Good luck.

FTFY!

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ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 13:25:01 »

Quote from: Halverson on Mon, 26 August 2013, 12:45:14

Would love some big ol' demon style wings.

Shark jaws, FOOL!!!
Make it so!

nubbinator · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 15:59:17 »

Maybe laser engrave the wings onto the case somewhere? I know I wouldn't buy a case like this in a million years, but might be interested in something with some interesting engraved designs on it.

pasph · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:40:34 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 26 August 2013, 15:59:17

Maybe laser engrave the wings onto the case somewhere? I know I wouldn't buy a case like this in a million years, but might be interested in something with some interesting engraved designs on it.

The only place would be the sides, a sort of Datamancer's style

nubbinator · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:52:52 »

Quote from: pasph on Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:40:34

The only place would be the sides, a sort of Datamancer's style

There would be room on the top and bottom as well, depending on the case design.

pasph · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:58:53 »

the poker cases i've seen have nearly no border

nubbinator · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:59:55 »

Quote from: pasph on Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:58:53

the poker cases i've seen have nearly no border

You can design a case however you want, you don't have to keep a minimalist border.

pasph · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 18:01:39 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:59:55

Quote from: pasph on Mon, 26 August 2013, 17:58:53
the poker cases i've seen have nearly no border

You can design a case however you want, you don't have to keep a minimalist border.

It can be interesting indeed

jonathanyu · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:31:35 »

i'm interested! finally got a reason to have a poker

melt · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 05:33:48 »

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:31:35

i'm interested! finally got a reason to have a poker

aj-kun · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 05:50:42 »

this is the most ridiculous case I've ever seen.

- Sign me up

melt · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 30 August 2013, 15:29:07 »

Quote from: aj-kun on Tue, 27 August 2013, 05:50:42

this is the most ridiculous case I've ever seen.

- Sign me up

haha, sweet, will do.

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Author Topic: [IC] Angel Wings Poker Case (Read 5987 times)