[IC] GMK ADA revamp

[brunosan_.]

GMK ADA

IC FORM

Welcome to the interest check for GMK ADA! Originally, this set was designed by another passionate community member who unfortunately had to step away due to personal circumstances. After reaching out and obtaining their permission, I am excited and honored to carry forward their vision and bring this set to life.

The original design was inspired by Pantone 137C, a striking and vibrant color often associated with Veuve Clicquot’s champagne label. It also draws influence from the iconic yellow and orange items seen in the work of Dieter Rams’ office, adding a layer of timeless design inspiration. This distinctive hue gives GMK ADA a unique and elegant character. Additionally, the set pays homage to Ada Lovelace, widely regarded as the first computer programmer and a historical figure who has inspired countless innovators.

As a person with a deep love for monochromatic and simple sets, GMK ADA aligns perfectly with my aesthetic sensibilities. Its clean, understated design is versatile and timeless.

For more details, you can check out the original IC here

Base Kit

There is a possibility for cadet alphas, it will depend on the vendors mainly since child kit sales have been a little slow in the past, thats why I went with a bigger basekit that covers the mayority of the layouts.

Renders

Ekleipsis by me





Phidias 1800 by me






8XMK2 by KBDFANS

Colors

Picture borrowed from the original IC

Vendors & Date

TBD

What's Next?

1. Gathering community feedback to fine-tune kits. 
2. Finalizing agreements with vendors. 
3. More (decent) renders
4. Preparing for group buy launch!

Your feedback is crucial to making this set a success. Please leave a comment on the IC form with your thoughts, suggestions, or questions!

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[brunosan_.]

Reserved for updates

[rayy]

I'd do it.  

[mr_foggy]

oh god yes FINALLY

[twitchytheinsideman]

glwic

[ZavaZ86]

Gmk traffic cone

[amorino]

Looks great, Brunosan!

[SP_Will]

Remarkably similar to DCS Sport Walker which is currently in pre-sale.

[incrediblejr]

Remarkably similar to DCS Sport Walker which is currently in pre-sale.

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Yes, DCS Sport Walker is remarkably similar to GMK ADA which had it's initial IC December 2020.

[SP_Will]

Sure, and Fredington even commented in that thread. No one "owns" yellow. I'm pointing out that there's a set actively on sale right now that is very similar, but I'm not sure how well they will both do given the similarity. Did the first set even run?

[brunosan_.]

Sure, and Fredington even commented in that thread. No one "owns" yellow. I'm pointing out that there's a set actively on sale right now that is very similar, but I'm not sure how well they will both do given the similarity. Did the first set even run?

The first set didn’t run due to some personal issues with the original designer, but it had significant interest from the community. The only similarity between the two sets is that they both feature yellow. One key factor I find important is GMK ADA’s specific color saturation. I plan to run this set in late 2025, so I don’t believe there should be any concerns about overlap or conflict between the two.

[dvorcol]

A rough comparison. Note that monitors are not perfect, nor are these RGB codes.


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[tactilesbad]

Remarkably similar to DCS Sport Walker which is currently in pre-sale.

what lol they're wildly different

[Kuj0]

The only thing missing is a killer set of novelties. I love the color scheme, but for me what makes a purchasing decision a no brainer is a solid theme that carries through to the novs as well.

Considering her life and history, some ideas that come to mind would be:

• Birds
  
• Paper/Wax wings
  
  • Bernoulli numbers
    
  • A simplified icon of Babbage's analytical engine
    

[brunosan_.]

I'm looking into this. Most likely, I'll include an Enter and an Esc in the base kit.

The only thing missing is a killer set of novelties. I love the color scheme, but for me what makes a purchasing decision a no brainer is a solid theme that carries through to the novs as well.

Considering her life and history, some ideas that come to mind would be:

• Birds
  
• Paper/Wax wings
  
  • Bernoulli numbers
    
  • A simplified icon of Babbage's analytical engine
    

[LMNPI]

YESSSS. ;;

[Cringelord]

I hate this color. But love you added LED keys in base.

[konstantin]

I quite enjoy the look of this set, but it's missing R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn for proper 65%/75% support (while including some much less frequently used keys, e.g. 3u spaces, second 2.25u Shift and 40s keys, just to name a few), which makes it a non-starter for me. Please consider including those keys.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

non novelkeys/geon GMK buys have numbers so low the base kits oughta be pared down.

[mr_foggy]

non novelkeys/geon GMK buys have numbers so low

it's almost like the rest of the vendors isn't trying to oversaturate the market

[Its_Skullhead]

This is fantastic. I just got my Geist ADA so ill for sure be wanting to match these two!

[seabassi]

definitely interested in this

[sagemintblue]

So happy to see this!

[TheSwimBack]

Any updates? Will definitely buy a few sets of these. This color is perfect.

[Hugo_mungus]

I don’t understand how this name fits with the rest of the set in any way: Ada Lovelace had no recorded interaction with Veuve Clicquot, Dieter Rams, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or this radioactive hue of orange.

Can I simply put a random name on a set and claim it commemorates a person? Please look for GMK Pauli Murray in Q1 2026. It will celebrate quantum physics, British tennis, the color green, and a civil rights pioneer

[bigmaxnonions]

I don’t understand how this name fits with the rest of the set in any way: ..., the Americans with Disabilities Act,

Add a novelty kit with a blue and white wheelchair key and im in for all kits. Maybe a yellow and black wet floor sign too.


Whats this about computer programming now?