Post by: BruceDinh on Mon, 30 March 2026, 10:45:47
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The sixth design from ORI CLUB
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ORI 870 — Design Notes
This time around, I spent most of the process refining rather than reinventing—shaping the design language that Ori will carry forward.
With the 870, I challenged myself to design with more restraint: something more practical, more daily. But minimalism is never the easier path—when there's nothing left to hide behind, every decision has to stand on its own.
In the design process, from the very beginning—even when just thinking about form—I had countless shapes come to mind. I spent the majority of my time narrowing them down, searching for the one form that truly resonated with me. I believe that was the hardest part of this entire design.
What I've always wanted to give the user is simple: a keyboard that feels good to type on every single day, and quietly inspires along the way.
This time around, I spent most of the process refining rather than reinventing—shaping the design language that Ori will carry forward.
With the 870, I challenged myself to design with more restraint: something more practical, more daily. But minimalism is never the easier path—when there's nothing left to hide behind, every decision has to stand on its own.
In the design process, from the very beginning—even when just thinking about form—I had countless shapes come to mind. I spent the majority of my time narrowing them down, searching for the one form that truly resonated with me. I believe that was the hardest part of this entire design.
What I've always wanted to give the user is simple: a keyboard that feels good to type on every single day, and quietly inspires along the way.
The prototype is currently in progress and is being optimized for manufacturing.
(https://i.imgur.com/EnkwjLd.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/DehC5Q8.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/1Pr2bpy.jpeg)Rendered images of the three options will be created for the prototype.
(https://i.imgur.com/HSvYFhS.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/7jzNmOK.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/chnrXpc.jpeg)This design has been developed to accommodate a variety of materials, so a polycarbonate (PC) version could certainly be produced in the future—should there be sufficient interest.
As always, we continue to welcome feedback on this design and appreciate all suggestions.
I’ll share additional photos and/or sound test videos if they become available in the future.
As always, we continue to welcome feedback on this design and appreciate all suggestions.
I’ll share additional photos and/or sound test videos if they become available in the future.
Update Prototype:
(https://i.imgur.com/AtvJyhZ.jpeg)
Hi-quality image comming in 1-2 week.
Also i will keep the price around ~ 350 usd/kit this time. Of course, removing details about the physically polished steel will greatly help to make the price more reasonable. The truly high level of detail and finish will be reserved for the CLS line. ( Anodized level still the same, Neson team still making this )
UPDATE:
PROTOTYPE
Silver Case | Black Bottom
(https://i.imgur.com/Lmnmjjg.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/CJRAKoz.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/zWJ9nQH.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xJwrdQk.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/BUhZV5O.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/vLjkOIq.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8ZQjmrs.jpeg)
Post by: hwalker84 on Mon, 30 March 2026, 13:54:57
Post by: DirtyGingy on Mon, 30 March 2026, 15:13:44
Post by: Randomlosername on Mon, 30 March 2026, 21:40:36
Can I just say that I'm happy there is at least something on the top case that makes it stand out a little from every other sleeper TKL
Amen brother. TKL space is so samey for the most part.
Post by: bluntkrayon on Wed, 01 April 2026, 19:08:03
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Post by: Keyboard_Dad on Sat, 04 April 2026, 19:35:45
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Thu, 09 April 2026, 16:42:32
however, just like with the 60 OG, i prefer the old bird logo design over the red circle. anyways good luck with IC!
Post by: popkorn62 on Fri, 10 April 2026, 17:48:01
Post by: BruceDinh on Thu, 16 April 2026, 03:33:05
(https://i.imgur.com/AtvJyhZ.jpeg)
Hi-quality image comming in 1-2 week.
Also i will keep the price around ~ 350 usd/kit this time. Of course, removing details about the physically polished steel will greatly help to make the price more reasonable. The truly high level of detail and finish will be reserved for the CLS line. ( Anodized level still the same, Neson team still making this )
Post by: LordOwen on Thu, 16 April 2026, 04:33:18
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Post by: KeurigHomebrew on Sat, 09 May 2026, 12:29:18
Post by: BruceDinh on Sun, 10 May 2026, 00:52:35
PROTOTYPE
Silver Case | Black Bottom
(https://i.imgur.com/Lmnmjjg.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/CJRAKoz.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/zWJ9nQH.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xJwrdQk.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/BUhZV5O.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/vLjkOIq.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8ZQjmrs.jpeg)
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Sun, 10 May 2026, 02:53:11
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