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[groupbuy] The Terix artisan keycaps (www.jellykey.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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In the digital age, where everything is just a touch away, the world of gaming has become incredibly diverse and captivating. Yet, amidst the myriad of choices, Tetris still holds a special place in the hearts of many. We at Jelly Key understand this. We grew up with Tetris, and the childhood memories of this classic puzzle game remain vivid. That’s why, with all due respect, Jelly Key has recreated Tetris in the most authentic way possible, from visuals to the overall feel...

In this collection:

4 designs
keycap sizes: 1u / 2.25u / 6.25u
profiles: Cherry, SA
price: $49
payment: PP / CC

Our Groupbuy will close on the 18th of this month, but please remember that we might close it earlier if we reach our production capacity. Every piece is entirely handcrafted and assembled with care, piece by piece. We’ve never reopened a previous Groupbuy, so don’t miss out on this fantastic product!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm really sad to hear that, man. You know I'm always trying to improve my designs, and I’ve always been focused on craftsmanship. I also keep my designs standard. Maybe while pursuing new designs, I’ve made some stuff you didn’t like or found unsatisfactory. Thanks for your feedback, I'll consider it and make improvements. As for the price, I posted a clip of me hand-assembling these Terix buttons in this post, so you'll see that $50 is not expensive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think I came off harsher than I meant to, I'm sorry about that. Your key caps are legitimately beautiful and I've been appreciating them from afar since I first saw them on MassDrop back when it first launched (sadly I haven't had the money to buy any).

I think the thing that seemed off was that it looks like you're trying to fit rectangular pieces into a non-rectangular space. It might have been better if you'd tried to warp the pieces to follow the shape of the key. It'd probably be a lot harder to do, but it'd also (hopefully) look stunning.

On a different note: have you considered starting a sister company that does mass-produced key caps in a similar style? I have a hard time justifying a single key cap in my current financial situation, but I might be able to justify saving up for a key set if it's like, <$150~ish.

Also, you should totally look into incorporating lab gems into your work. I only know of one company where you can get them at a decent price (Turtle's Hoard), but there may be others out there (the reason why they're cheaper is because they sell cast-offs that couldn't be used for scientific purposes).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

You know, I always keep a notebook where I jot down feedback from customers, fans, and even those who don’t particularly like us. When I have time, I go through it carefully, filtering out the points I think our team could improve on. These ideas then get discussed during our weekly team meetings to debate and find ways to improve. That’s been my process since 2015.

Jelly Key is just a small team, not a big company—we’ve got just over 10 members. I’m Steven, and I'm responsible for ideas, the main designer, web developer, janitor, and sometimes even part of the production because I handle the tough cases.

Thanks for your feedback. That idea about using real gemstones is actually pretty cool!