Based on interactions with mechanical keyboard enthusiasts in India, I observed that there was a lack of quality keyboards being manufactured locally. I decided to self-fund a project to develop a keyboard that could be manufactured locally in small quantities, which was also highly configurable to appeal to the wide tastes of the Indian market.
I decided to self-fund a project to develop a keyboard that could be manufactured locally in small quantities, which was also highly configurable to appeal to the wide tastes of the Indian market.
Machined Metal
– Very low Supply
– Extremely High Price
– Imported & Taxed
Laser Cut Acrylic
– Very Brittle
– Peculiar Aesthetic
– Easy to DIY Locally
Injection Moulded
– Fewer Options
– Moderate Quality
– Imported & Taxed
Form Explorations
Form Mockup & Electronics Design
CAD Model
Configurations
Material Explorations
Prototypes
