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Title: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:29:24
Have a crazy colorway concept that will probably never see production?  Great, then this thread is for you.  Post away.

I'll kick things off with a few of mine...

(http://i5.minus.com/ikDTGVdc8Dl0E.jpg)

(http://i1.minus.com/ibcpFaZVFNRdMh.jpg)

(http://i3.minus.com/ibv4DywD4cdo0a.jpg)

(http://i3.minus.com/ivtSqHb3kXoQa.jpg)

(http://i4.minus.com/ibqKgwziO6sECQ.jpg)

(http://i7.minus.com/iFiQrxGdHgEl3.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: BunnyLake on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:34:45
id buy number 4 right now just to remind me of glissbro
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:35:57
And the Lakers ^__^
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:36:48
Do you have a template for these?
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Permeability on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:42:06
Ducky Nordic did something similar to 4  :)
(http://www.ducky-nordic.com/custom/dnta2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dubsgalore on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:47:04
Of those, i would get #5
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:52:54
Quote from: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:36:48
Do you have a template for these?

I do, kind of - more accurately, I have a series of ever-evolving and rather unwieldy photoshop (psd) files.  There's a master file where each legend is an individual layer, and then I have a few more where the legends are merged into a single layer, with an abundance of selective photo filters for producing the colorways.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: BunnyLake on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:54:51
Quote from: Permeability on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:42:06
Ducky Nordic did something similar to 4  :)
Show Image
(http://www.ducky-nordic.com/custom/dnta2.jpg)


i already have those sir
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:00:25
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:52:54
I do, kind of - more accurately, I have a series of ever-evolving and rather unwieldy photoshop (psd) files.  There's a master file where each legend is an individual layer, and then I have a few more where the legends are merged into a single layer, with an abundance of selective photo filters for producing the colorways.

I was going to say something about sharing, but that sound rather difficult.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:01:43
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:29:24
Have a crazy colorway concept that will probably never see production?  Great, then this thread is for you.  Post away.

I'll kick things off with a few of mine...

Show Image
(http://i5.minus.com/ikDTGVdc8Dl0E.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i1.minus.com/ibcpFaZVFNRdMh.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i3.minus.com/ibv4DywD4cdo0a.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i3.minus.com/ivtSqHb3kXoQa.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i4.minus.com/ibqKgwziO6sECQ.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i7.minus.com/iFiQrxGdHgEl3.jpg)


(http://memecrunch.com/meme/ENK0/you-think-this-is-a-game-cat/image.png)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:19:45
Quote from: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:00:25
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:52:54
I do, kind of - more accurately, I have a series of ever-evolving and rather unwieldy photoshop (psd) files.  There's a master file where each legend is an individual layer, and then I have a few more where the legends are merged into a single layer, with an abundance of selective photo filters for producing the colorways.

I was going to say something about sharing, but that sound rather difficult.

I don't mind sharing, but I'd want Lysol/IvanIvanovich's approval first - with the exception of some of the graphical legends (ie, arrows, right click, windows), he's the one who made the cherry replica legends I used to make my templates.  Also, the files themselves aren't really useful unless you have a solid working knowledge of photoshop (and a copy of photoshop - I use CS6, but I suspect the files are compatible with earlier versions up to CS3 or CS4).
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:30:39
Quote from: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:01:43
Show Image
(http://memecrunch.com/meme/ENK0/you-think-this-is-a-game-cat/image.png)


(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3469285376/h16A70320/)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:35:52
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:19:45
I don't mind sharing, but I'd want Lysol/IvanIvanovich's approval first - with the exception of some of the graphical legends (ie, arrows, right click, windows), he's the one who made the cherry replica legends I used to make my templates.  Also, the files themselves aren't really useful unless you have a solid working knowledge of photoshop (and a copy of photoshop - I use CS6, but I suspect the files are compatible with earlier versions up to CS3 or CS4).

I worked as a Photographer for 3 years and was playing around with Photoshop before that, so I have a pretty good knowledge of Photoshop.  And if you don't have a copy of Photoshop, they should work with Pixlr.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:39:38
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:30:39
Quote from: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:01:43
Show Image
(http://memecrunch.com/meme/ENK0/you-think-this-is-a-game-cat/image.png)


Show Image
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3469285376/h16A70320/)


<3
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:41:44
I really like the green on black!
 8)
Do these count  ;D

Dark Knight

[attach=1]

Joker

[attach=2]

Joker 2

[attach=3]
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:43:42
Quote from: ray4jc on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:41:44
Joke Deuce

Deuce is right. Y U crap all over keyboards, bro? /jk
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:48:48
Quote from: esoomenona on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:43:42
Quote from: ray4jc on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:41:44
Joke Deuce

Deuce is right. Y U crap all over keyboards, bro? /jk

2 that is all :p

oh and here is some candy for the moose

[attach=1]
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:11:59
First thing that popped in my head after seeing the second one: 

(http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12347&stc=1&d=1257559378)

Took the liberties of altering it a little  ;)

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:18:15
Can someone hook me and Sifo up with a Blue and Pink mockup? Or Miami? Mmmm....Miami

CPTBadAss drools
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:24:24
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:18:15
Can someone hook me and Sifo up with a Blue and Pink mockup? Or Miami? Mmmm....Miami

CPTBadAss drools

This, many times this. Please :)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:19:25
Quote from: Badwrench on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:11:59
Took the liberties of altering it a little  ;)

Niiice.  That colorway was most definitely based on the Gulf GT40; looks really hot with the matching case.

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:24:24
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 17:18:15
Can someone hook me and Sifo up with a Blue and Pink mockup? Or Miami? Mmmm....Miami

CPTBadAss drools

This, many times this. Please :)

Possibly oversaturated, but here you go:

(http://i2.minus.com/ibTDzhJMcjOzC.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:19:49
My concept was creamsicle, but that's in the works. That purple looks great though. Perhaps purple and yellow? Or black and gold! Or brown and forest green for a nature board. Ohhhhhh brown and green with a wood case would look incredible.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:22:59
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:19:25
Show Image
(http://i2.minus.com/ibTDzhJMcjOzC.jpg)


That's the way I like it.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:23:11
Thank Dianoda. It's so beautiful *sniffles*
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:23:12
double post -_-
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:26:57
Are you creating these in Photoshop, or is there a specific tool you are using?
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 14 May 2013, 18:50:43
These are some I'd love to see made:

(http://i.imgur.com/7KsL5ja.png)

I love the whole dark green/forest green/whatever and white combo.  There was a real set similar in another thread that I saw.  The burgundy/wine and white I think would just look sexy and classy.

I love the cyan and grey combo, but got lost on what the mods would be.

And ever since I saw a lime green CODE button on a typewriter, I wanted a lime green and white or black mod set with white and lime green or black legends.  It would also be fun to toss in a handful of lime green on black caps.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: demik on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:08:35
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:35:57
And the Lakers ^__^

are sitting at home watching the playoffs. it's wonderful!
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:10:01
Quote from: demik on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:08:35
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:35:57
And the Lakers ^__^

are sitting at home watching the playoffs. it's wonderful!

Hell yeah it is. Too bad the Nuggets are out :(
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: dndlmx on Tue, 14 May 2013, 19:26:59
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:29:24
Show Image
(http://i7.minus.com/iFiQrxGdHgEl3.jpg)


This one's great for pinging google.com in the terminal, all day long!
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: okooko on Wed, 15 May 2013, 00:37:44
miami looking good.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 00:55:26
Cheese and Crackers, somebody make Miami already!!!
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 15 May 2013, 00:56:52
Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 15 May 2013, 00:55:26
Cheese and Crackers, somebody make Miami already!!!
lol
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:11:51
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 13:19:45
I don't mind sharing, but I'd want Lysol/IvanIvanovich's approval first - with the exception of some of the graphical legends (ie, arrows, right click, windows), he's the one who made the cherry replica legends I used to make my templates.  Also, the files themselves aren't really useful unless you have a solid working knowledge of photoshop (and a copy of photoshop - I use CS6, but I suspect the files are compatible with earlier versions up to CS3 or CS4).

I made most of (with intent to release all of them eventually) my legends of Cherry free to use for anyone, so if you want to post your template I have no problem with that at all.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Wed, 15 May 2013, 11:38:09
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:11:51
I made most of (with intent to release all of them eventually) my legends of Cherry free to use for anyone, so if you want to post your template I have no problem with that at all.

Cool, if anyone wants a copy of my colorway template, send me a PM.  The file is a psd, so you'll need a copy of photoshop or other image editing program compatible with the psd file format to open it.

The version I am sharing has been streamlined somewhat and isn't quite as needlessly high res as my original set of templates (the original set used legends that were the same resolution as Ivan's originals, so the full layout ended up being around 190MP).  In addition to photo filter layers to adjust legend/keycap/case colors, the template also contains layers for hollow/bordered/striped legends if you want to mess around with those as well (although such designs would only be feasible to make using a dye-sub process).
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: jil_jil32 on Wed, 15 May 2013, 12:13:56
Quote from: Dianoda on Wed, 15 May 2013, 11:38:09
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:11:51
I made most of (with intent to release all of them eventually) my legends of Cherry free to use for anyone, so if you want to post your template I have no problem with that at all.

Cool, if anyone wants a copy of my colorway template, send me a PM.  The file is a psd, so you'll need a copy of photoshop or other image editing program compatible with the psd file format to open it.

The version I am sharing has been streamlined somewhat and isn't quite as needlessly high res as my original set of templates (the original set used legends that were the same resolution as Ivan's originals, so the full layout ended up being around 190MP).  In addition to photo filter layers to adjust legend/keycap/case colors, the template also contains layers for hollow/bordered/striped legends if you want to mess around with those as well (although such designs would only be feasible to make using a dye-sub process).

Awesome! Sent you a PM already, Dianoda... ;)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 15 May 2013, 16:41:39
I really like the Solarized theme http://ethanschoonover.com/solarized

where can I find a table that shows colorways color codes in relation to hex values or rbg codes?
I want to create a solarized theme on the kbcc here...

http://lab.cubiq.org/kbcc/#WA,NN,WA,NN
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 16 May 2013, 00:24:33
I would kill for a set like this (and yeah, I know I messed up in a couple of spots, I was learning the file):

(http://i.imgur.com/c2listY.png)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Jocelyn on Thu, 16 May 2013, 00:26:11
Quote from: nubbinator on Thu, 16 May 2013, 00:24:33
I would kill for a set like this (and yeah, I know I messed up in a couple of spots, I was learning the file):

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/c2listY.png)

Love it!!
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 16 May 2013, 00:36:44
Oh, and I forgot, we could also do a more toned down or super toned down Miami to get some Miami love going since it the real Miami is looking hard to make because of MOQs:

(http://i.imgur.com/q3pTR2m.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/bKftB5U.png)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Reomero on Thu, 16 May 2013, 02:13:58
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:29:24
Show Image
(http://i7.minus.com/iFiQrxGdHgEl3.jpg)


This reminds me of the Razer BW...

My 'dream' set would be the graphite Leopold keys with white legends, kinda like Dolch, to go on my FC700R. :p
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 16 May 2013, 03:02:48
Quote from: Reomero on Thu, 16 May 2013, 02:13:58
Quote from: Dianoda on Tue, 14 May 2013, 12:29:24
Show Image
(http://i7.minus.com/iFiQrxGdHgEl3.jpg)


This reminds me of the Razer BW...

My 'dream' set would be the graphite Leopold keys with white legends, kinda like Dolch, to go on my FC700R. :p

It does, but my first thought was the Mionix Zibal 60.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:26:24
Toxic would look really nice w/ cherry legends...

(http://i5.minus.com/ivDsAtDCFsVnt.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:46:28
Show Image
Quote from: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:26:24
Toxic would look really nice w/ cherry legends...

(https://i5.minus.com/ivDsAtDCFsVnt.jpg) (http://i5.minus.com/ivDsAtDCFsVnt.jpg)

I'm throwing money at the screen right now but it isn't doing anything :(
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:54:00
Quote from: ray4jc on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:46:28
I'm throwing money at the screen right now but it isn't doing anything :(

:'(

I haven't paid much attention to the toxic GB thread lately, but I'd definitely order a set if they are doing cherry legends.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:58:25
Quote from: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:54:00
Quote from: ray4jc on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:46:28
I'm throwing money at the screen right now but it isn't doing anything :(

 :'(

I haven't paid much attention to the toxic GB thread lately, but I'd definitely order a set if they are doing cherry legends.

They are waiting on the cherry replica legends! That is awesome and sad because it means it will take that much longer...but hopefully soon....I ordered one of everything in the set :p

This wouldn't be too bad either....not sure how neon green the legends can get but I'd like it anyways

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 16 May 2013, 15:29:08
Can someone do me a favour and mock up my LZ-S (like, Tealish? I guess) with imsto blue alphas and pink mods?
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:18:04
Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 16 May 2013, 15:29:08
Can someone do me a favour and mock up my LZ-S (like, Tealish? I guess) with imsto blue alphas and pink mods?

(http://i1.minus.com/i3bOKluK4DUGN.jpg)

I wasn't sure what color to go with for the pink legends, but given that the valentines set had white legends, I went with that.
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:18:33
all those legends should be white, then that would be hot
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:22:43
Quote from: baldgye on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:18:33
all those legends should be white, then that would be hot

(http://i4.minus.com/iDnk5c4w3ylx9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Jocelyn on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:24:16
Quote from: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:22:43
Quote from: baldgye on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:18:33
all those legends should be white, then that would be hot

Show Image
(http://i4.minus.com/iDnk5c4w3ylx9.jpg)


Beautiful, though it'll probably never be made by anyone other than SP =/
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:30:49
Mine are blank :P But thanks! Gave me a good idea of how it's going to look when I dye my white pbt. What would the inverse of this scheme look like?
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 16 May 2013, 17:52:21
So many colour concepts, so few keyboards ...
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Badwrench on Thu, 16 May 2013, 18:09:59
Quote from: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:26:24
Toxic would look really nice w/ cherry legends...

Show Image
(http://i5.minus.com/ivDsAtDCFsVnt.jpg)


Can you satisfy my curiosity by replacing all the grey keys with the wyse colorway (dark blue on beige) and F1-F4 and F9-F12 with the grey wyse (dark blue on grey) and putting the toxic spacebar on there? 
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: bazemk1979 on Thu, 16 May 2013, 18:17:53
Quote from: Dianoda on Thu, 16 May 2013, 11:26:24
Toxic would look really nice w/ cherry legends...

Show Image
(http://i5.minus.com/ivDsAtDCFsVnt.jpg)


very unique!!!!!!!!!!! awesome
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 16 May 2013, 19:38:37
Quote from: nubbinator on Thu, 16 May 2013, 00:36:44
Oh, and I forgot, we could also do a more toned down or super toned down Miami to get some Miami love going since it the real Miami is looking hard to make because of MOQs:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/q3pTR2m.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/bKftB5U.png)

The second one please!
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Dianoda on Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:02:10
Quote from: Badwrench on Thu, 16 May 2013, 18:09:59
Can you satisfy my curiosity by replacing all the grey keys with the wyse colorway (dark blue on beige) and F1-F4 and F9-F12 with the grey wyse (dark blue on grey) and putting the toxic spacebar on there?

Kinda like this?

(http://i4.minus.com/ibmdUlaVfHCHtK.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your colorway concepts (keycaps, cases, etc.)
Post by: Badwrench on Fri, 17 May 2013, 07:21:43
Quote from: Dianoda on Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:02:10
Quote from: Badwrench on Thu, 16 May 2013, 18:09:59
Can you satisfy my curiosity by replacing all the grey keys with the wyse colorway (dark blue on beige) and F1-F4 and F9-F12 with the grey wyse (dark blue on grey) and putting the toxic spacebar on there?

Kinda like this?

Show Image
(http://i4.minus.com/ibmdUlaVfHCHtK.jpg)


Yup, thanks.  For some reason, the first time I saw the Toxic GB, that was the first thing that popped in my head.