How to relaunch a keycaps group buy in a different profile?

[GG-Bond]

Hello, everyone.

I'd like to ask some questions about keycap group buys and how to design keycaps.
I'm very interested in the DSS Hand Work keycaps and would like the opportunity to re-initiate a group buy, but with the DSA profile. as the previous rounds of group buys didn't seem to offer an option with the same height for wach row. I think DSA allows for a free combination of keyboards with different configurations.
This is the first time I've been involved in keycap making, and I'm wondering if I should approach the author who made the previous DSS Hand Work for some kind of licensing? Since I noticed that there are multiple companies that have made this keycap, I'm not quite sure who I should approach to get a licence.
I would also like to design some novelties also in this kit if possible.
Also, I really like the DSA keycaps made by signature plastic, but I've heard that they are planning to sell their company, so I was wondering if there is any update on that? Can I still commission SP to make keycaps for me?

Thanks a lot guys!

[pixelpusher]

Yes, you need the express written consent from the previous designer, especially in the case of Signature Plastics.  SP is very strict about this policy, as a few group buys have been canceled with lack of consent.

SP is still accepting group buy orders.  It shouldn't be an issue at this time.

[GG-Bond]

Got it, thanks for the heads-up! I'll make sure to get designer's written consent before moving forward. Good to know SP is still accepting group buy orders.