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Title: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads (Preorders live!)
Post by: RobotCandyCompany on Fri, 12 June 2020, 11:20:36
Preorder here: https://robotcandy.company/collections/accessories/products/keebra-kai-deskpad?variant=32536221089863


Are you looking for a deskmat that both references William Zabka's breakout acting role and our beloved hobby? Maybe one that has some 80's charm? Of course you are!

I'm running an interest check for some Keebra Kai Deskpads. There are 2 things to decide before launching a group buy: color and placement.

Final IC Form Here (https://forms.gle/1BnJxL2YbP9tYny67)

Final artwork options:

Bright
(https://i.imgur.com/7ZTOZs8.jpg)

Dark
(https://i.imgur.com/XgK4vZT.jpg)


Original sample of Bright variant:
(https://i.imgur.com/mTpAzIn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LKMyIWL.jpg)


The design features a subtle weave pattern background to emulate tatami mats that you might find in a karate dojo.


Price is $24.99/ea and shipped directly from Robot Candy Company in California.


EDIT 2020-06-18
Dark mode WIP:
More
(https://i.imgur.com/fmC2nV4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/67ca8oD.png)


EDIT 2020-08-06
Final artwork is in and pricing is set ($24.99)
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Fri, 12 June 2020, 11:50:43
Haha, these are actually awesome. I'm not into deskpads but, maybe, just maybe.

Good job  :cool: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: Sabin on Fri, 12 June 2020, 12:15:51
Cool design.. I would have preferred a black and yellow theme. Black background, yellow tezt
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: katasup on Fri, 12 June 2020, 12:52:17
Nice work
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: RobotCandyCompany on Fri, 12 June 2020, 13:19:00
Quote from: Sabin on Fri, 12 June 2020, 12:15:51
Cool design.. I would have preferred a black and yellow theme. Black background, yellow tezt

Black and Yellow is being considered as it's been suggested by a few people now. I'll work on a mock up.

Thanks for the input!
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: thornkin on Fri, 12 June 2020, 14:37:02
I love the design, but I don't know that I want a yellow desk pad. Black with yellow would be a buy from me.
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: bigern302 on Sat, 13 June 2020, 12:21:06
Robot candy logo too big.
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Sat, 13 June 2020, 12:38:17
^ agreed.

Personally, I think the yellow one is perfect.
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 18 June 2020, 15:13:35
(https://i.imgur.com/fmC2nV4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/67ca8oD.png)

Working on some "dark mode" versions.


From the current IC Form, centered art won by a landslide. "Bright" won over "Light" by a 2:1 margin. I'll finalize the dark version(s) and get a new (final?) form up in the next few days.

Thanks for the input and I'm looking forward to running these deskpads!
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Sat, 20 June 2020, 06:57:32
Quote from: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 18 June 2020, 15:13:35
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/fmC2nV4.png)

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/67ca8oD.png)


Working on some "dark mode" versions.


From the current IC Form, centered art won by a landslide. "Bright" won over "Light" by a 2:1 margin. I'll finalize the dark version(s) and get a new (final?) form up in the next few days.

Thanks for the input and I'm looking forward to running these deskpads!

The green looks cool. For some reason it reminds me of an old Datsun 240z or a Japanese Zero.


[attachimg=1]

[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: cadrev on Sat, 20 June 2020, 15:53:04
Looks great man! Big fan of the show, definitely in for sure!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: elisha on Sat, 20 June 2020, 15:54:52
Genius design! I love your pic of a keyboard on top of the deskmat. The circle and cobra perfectly frames your keyboard.
I'm a big fan of the show too.

Can you consider a white background variant too? Is that too plain?
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: syberghost on Mon, 22 June 2020, 12:12:23
Dark mode please
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: cadrev on Thu, 06 August 2020, 11:35:36
Any updates on this?
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 06 August 2020, 11:39:20
Quote from: cadrev on Thu, 06 August 2020, 11:35:36
Any updates on this?

Should have final artwork today or tomorrow. Looking to launch a GB next week. Pricing is $24.99 + shipping.

I'll be sure to bump this when I'm happy with the final artwork.
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: cadrev on Thu, 06 August 2020, 12:09:18
Quote from: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 06 August 2020, 11:39:20
Quote from: cadrev on Thu, 06 August 2020, 11:35:36
Any updates on this?

Should have final artwork today or tomorrow. Looking to launch a GB next week. Pricing is $24.99 + shipping.

I'll be sure to bump this when I'm happy with the final artwork.

Oh nice! Looking forward to the GB! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 06 August 2020, 12:44:30
Boom! Final artwork for "Bright" and "Dark" variants:

(https://i.imgur.com/7ZTOZs8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XgK4vZT.jpg)

The major changes to the artwork are that the overall design is slightly smaller so it's less imposing on your desk and the Robot Candy Company Logo has been moved to the left side, decreased in contrast, and shrunk to under 50% of the size it was in the samples.

Final IC form to make sure I'm not way off base on these designs: https://forms.gle/1BnJxL2YbP9tYny67
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads
Post by: RobotCandyCompany on Mon, 31 August 2020, 18:25:56
Preorders are live! (insert confetti here)

Since this is a simple preorder, there will be no group buy thread. Thanks for the support and I'm looking forward to seeing your desks in a few months!

Product link: https://robotcandy.company/collections/accessories/products/keebra-kai-deskpad?variant=32536221089863
Title: Re: [IC] Keebra Kai Deskpads (Preorders live!)
Post by: cadrev on Sat, 05 September 2020, 22:17:08
Finally! This needs more love! :)