Matthew Encina
Matthew Encina
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Design, Prototype, Manufacture, & Marketing a Product – The Encore Keyboard
Learn the process of how I created a unique wood and metal custom keyboard, the Encore, and brought this product to market. www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard
🛍️ Thanks to @shopify sponsoring this video: www.shopify.com/matthewencina/
▬▬▬▬ Video Overview ▬▬▬▬
In this video, I share the year-long journey of designing a custom mechanical keyboard and bringing it to market. This detailed walkthrough covers the entire process from initial concept development to design, prototyping, manufacturing, and marketing.
Discover how I collaborated with Mode Designs to create a unique keyboard combining wood and metal. Gain insights into the challenges we faced and the unexpected solutions we discovered.
I created this documentary video for those interested in industrial product design, custom mechanical keyboards, or the process of bringing an idea to life.
▬▬▬▬ Links & Resources ▬▬▬▬
Using some of the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is the easiest way to support me and helps me continue making content like this for you. Thank you 🙏
🪵 Learn all about the Encore Keyboard and how to buy it: www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard
🖥️ The Encore will be available through the Mode Designs website: modedesigns.com/mod.musings
⌨️ New to custom mechanical keyboards? Check out my guide: www.modmusings.com/how-to-build-a-mechanical-keyboard
💡 Read my article about skill development and practice: matthewencina.medium.com/ten-ways-to-practice-better-and-stick-to-it-7277e2fa3aeb
🎥 My video gear: kit.co/MatthewEncina/matthew-encina-s-essential-video-kit
🏢 Find out all the details of my office on my blog 🖥️ www.modmusings.com/blog/mod-musings-creative-studio-tour/
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Other Items Featured in the Video:
⌚️ My watch is the A12 "Dirty Dozen" by Vaer: vaer-watches.sjv.io/c/2661127/918741/12542
📝 Grovemade notepad and stationary*: grovemade.com/?rfsn=4034913.49fe54
*use code MODMUSINGS for 10% off
✍🏽 Reusable paper (whiteboard): www.swipi.es/
If you're reading this, drop a coffee ☕️ emoji in the comments
▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
0:00 - How this project came to be
1:05 - The project goals
1:22 - How I use mood boards in my process
1:44 - Starting with rough sketches
2:13 - Presenting my ideas to my partners at Mode Designs
3:22 - Initial designs
4:12 - Coming up with a name for the product
4:41 - Learning CAD modeling, Fusion 360
5:38 - Designing dozens of iterations over months of work
7:57 - Getting feedback from our manufacturer
9:07 - Finalizing colors and materials for the product
9:38 - The manufacturing process of a custom mechanical keyboard
10:45 - Reviewing the product prototypes
11:30 - Discovering an unexpected problem
12:21 - Designing the product packaging
13:49 - Marketing the product: photos, website, press, content, events
15:06 - Shopify sponsored segment: The story of Mode Designs
16:18 - Building the Encore keyboard, and sharing my reflections about the process
20:09 - Encore typing sound test, Configuration 01
20:35 - Encore typing sound test, Configuration 02
20:58 - Encore typing sound test, Configuration 03
21:23 - Encore typing sound test, Configuration 04
21:47 - The Encore keyboard is live
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My design studio and blog: modmusings.com
Instagram: mod.musings
Personal Website: matthewencina.com
Personal Instagram: matthewencina
▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬
Created by Matthew Encina
© 2024 Mod Musings, Inc.
#ProductDesign #MechanicalKeyboard #industrialdesign #modmusings #matthewencina #desksetup #designprocess
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ratixyz
    @ratixyz Годину тому

    Love this so much, Matthew! It's really inspiring and might be just the push I need to learn how to design a board myself :D

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 41 хвилина тому

      Go for it. It’s a fun process to learn.

  • @blasstois
    @blasstois 8 годин тому

    It came out so good man! The green keycaps mesh with the wood so well. Wild to see the collab.

  • @quarzerrr7474
    @quarzerrr7474 8 годин тому

    Hey Mat, Its two months ago I recognized somewhere on a discord channel that something wonderfull will hit the market soon: Encore - Walnut/Copper/Green. I felt in love instantly. And now I can't believe I was really that lucky snagging one. Now I'm waiting to get this wonderfull on my desk. Want to say thank you.

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 41 хвилина тому

      Congrats on snagging one. Thanks for supporting the project!

  • @Thalluri-Rakesh
    @Thalluri-Rakesh 12 годин тому

    What is the cost?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 12 годин тому

      Starts at $279, full details here: www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard

  • @fid1142
    @fid1142 14 годин тому

    Absolutely love the aesthetic of your designs, so so classy and elegant <3

  • @joelharkort1424
    @joelharkort1424 18 годин тому

    I wish these were not a limited drop😢

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 17 годин тому

      Me too, but they’re very expensive to finance.

    • @carlosrivas5522
      @carlosrivas5522 8 годин тому

      @@MatthewEncina will the next drop have more inventory?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 40 хвилин тому

      @@carlosrivas5522 250 units

  • @x7nick7x48
    @x7nick7x48 19 годин тому

    A work of art! Will this go to gb soon?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 19 годин тому

      It already dropped in stock on June 12th and sold out almost immediately. We have a second drop on July 12th. If you sign up for my newsletter, you will receive updates. www.modmusings.com/newsletter

  • @allentom97
    @allentom97 20 годин тому

    Beautiful, incredible product and graphic design work

  • @Yukison22
    @Yukison22 20 годин тому

    I know it’s kind of a promotion, but I still love your videos about the keyboard. You can really see that you do this for the purpose of creating your version of a premium keyboard. You can tell how much passion and work goes into this project.

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 20 годин тому

      I’m glad you can appreciate the details 🙏🏽

  • @dengweixin
    @dengweixin День тому

    做的太好了,真诚而扎实的内容!

  • @skaiindustry254
    @skaiindustry254 День тому

    Inspiring man! Good Job

  • @chrisdotdash5154
    @chrisdotdash5154 День тому

    Your video serves as a great piece of inspiration for me, someone who wants to move into the product design field to help to bridge the gap between engineering and artistic design. Studying for my AB interdisciplinary engineering degree I hope to share this video with others to give them some insight into this somewhat niche field which I feel is not explored enough in academia. Amazing content, you're hugely inspirational.

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina День тому

      I appreciate that. Being in the creative field for so long has allowed me to compound and overlap my skills in interesting ways. Keep exploring, there’s so many interesting areas to discover.

  • @jacksclevername
    @jacksclevername День тому

    You mention drawing as a communication skill at about 17:30. Any suggestions on resources for the artistically challenged on learning some basic sketching techniques for product design? I get by with my terrible doodles, but I'd like to be able to put an idea in my head onto paper with better detail.

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina День тому

      I looked up “car design sketching” and “industrial design sketching” on UA-cam. There are a lot of good resources that pop up under there that teach you how to warm up, construct shapes, build detail, then render them out. I’m still working through the first 3 and haven’t gotten to rendering yet.

  • @sara.a1026
    @sara.a1026 2 дні тому

    Very satisfying!

  • @devanshgarg31
    @devanshgarg31 2 дні тому

  • @jacksparrow1557
    @jacksparrow1557 2 дні тому

    I love most of the mode products but I live in bangladesh and they don't ship here. Also i am poor

  • @RichardV-CPD
    @RichardV-CPD 2 дні тому

    One with the number pad (right side) included will be great

  • @ecaminhan
    @ecaminhan 2 дні тому

    So comforting to watch. Congrats. What fonts do you in these videos?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 2 дні тому

      Thanks. They're my brand typefaces, Ivyjournal and Aktiv Grotesk

  • @orangawam330
    @orangawam330 3 дні тому

    The choice to use Encore really genius. Encore by Encina. People especially the buyer will easily remembered your name

  • @AndrewKabaliuk
    @AndrewKabaliuk 3 дні тому

    The amount of love and dedication Matthew putting into each video or product is just enormous. Not to mention the number of skills required for it to be at this very high level. Not compromising even a single small detail As always pleasure

  • @micopedrigal6245
    @micopedrigal6245 3 дні тому

    this is amazing! thanks Matthew!

  • @antonettehicana2704
    @antonettehicana2704 3 дні тому

    Your passion is truly respectable!

  • @darrenkelk3815
    @darrenkelk3815 3 дні тому

    The copper one in green sound test is the sound of rain. So beautiful...

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 23 години тому

      It's fun experimenting with different builds and discovering their sounds.

  • @ryanwen1372
    @ryanwen1372 3 дні тому

    This is amazing.

  • @HatterM111
    @HatterM111 3 дні тому

    will there be an EU version with y and z switched? Looks rly great ☕️

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 3 дні тому

      Thanks. You can use whatever keycaps you like on it. For an ISO build, get the solder PCB.

  • @jussimattsen4583
    @jussimattsen4583 3 дні тому

    Totally off topic, but what watch are you wearing in the typing tests?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 3 дні тому

      It's a "Dirty Dozen" style watch. I linked to it in the description.

    • @jussimattsen4583
      @jussimattsen4583 2 дні тому

      @@MatthewEncina Thank you, should have checked there first.

  • @gigobanaag
    @gigobanaag 3 дні тому

    I caught myself smiling throughout the video. There's just a lot of cool insights and takes when watching your videos. Amazing video (as always), Matthew! 🖤👌🏻

  • @dkmorphey
    @dkmorphey 4 дні тому

    can I get it in nordic keys setup? will buy at least 15 for our studio if this is possible.

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 3 дні тому

      If you buy the solder pcb and the appropriate keycaps, then yes

  • @marcl3928
    @marcl3928 4 дні тому

    hey matt! what watch are you using in this vid?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 3 дні тому

      It’s a dirty dozen style, linked in the description

  • @AMoret
    @AMoret 4 дні тому

    ☕️

  • @Gelsenkirsen
    @Gelsenkirsen 4 дні тому

    love the details. and the walnut one. will you have more thinner models?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 3 дні тому

      Thanks. No plans for other designs yet. We’ll see how this does

  • @RitchieLinao
    @RitchieLinao 4 дні тому

    Very nice design. Well presented. You should also try to design for low-profile users. Because not all likes using the wrist rest wood and some people always keeps moving their keyboard in different position like me and i also have a small hand. Base on experience with low-profile keyboard, for me the best size is from Nuphy the Air75.

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 3 дні тому

      Thanks. I used to use low profile but for the last few years have enjoyed typing on these style keyboards much better. I especially designed this to have a nice angle and low front height. In my opinion, it doesn’t need a wrist rest. We’ll see how this does. Perhaps I may tackle other designs in the future.

  • @edwardleefilms
    @edwardleefilms 4 дні тому

    Having been able to experience the Encore first hand, I can honestly say this is one of the most special products that I now own. Your attention to detail in the process and consumer experience is what makes this product more than just a keyboard. Can't wait to see how many people get to use the Encore in their setup. Love this film on your process too. You are the man Matthew!

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 4 дні тому

      Appreciate it! Welcome to the keyboard club.

  • @Dardasha_Studios
    @Dardasha_Studios 4 дні тому

    This was amazing. After all of that work and finally you see the product must be an amazing. Something you have mentioned that I find the hardest to do: Getting to know the rules of a specific industry. For example, how you learned in the car industry measure by wheels. Where would you get industry specific information?

    • @MatthewEncina
      @MatthewEncina 4 дні тому

      Thanks. As with anything, I get curious and search UA-cam university. All of the answers are available to you if you learn how to ask specific questions.l and practice skill development.

  • @axxw
    @axxw 4 дні тому

    When are the X Ray key caps launching? It’s almost the end of Q2 😢

  • @aerispalm6523
    @aerispalm6523 4 дні тому

    as a far less professional, economically useless creature who also makes things(including keyboards) i find this quite interesting. on the one hand i wanna talk shit because your vision is kinda weak and boring. i consider myself an artist and while art is obviously in the eye of the beholder, this rly doesn't feel like it to me. on the other hand i have to respect that all the things i find make this not super interesting also make it successful, everybody's gotta eat, and i havn't figured that shit out. on the third hand your workspace is so insanely immaculately clean and boring that i have to wonder if there's human body parts just out of view and you're like, a serial killer or an alien pretending to be a human.

  • @Alan.livingston
    @Alan.livingston 4 дні тому

    Old mate here seems like his keyboard might land a bit better than that other UA-camr who recently tanked trying to launch a mech kb.