Designing an Apple-inspired keycap set
Biip is about as close to a household name as you can get in the keycap design world. We’ve already learned a lot about his history and design style in the interview that he shared for the MT3 Operator launch (check that out if you haven’t already); now he’s back to share some details about the design of Extended 2048 Dark (as well as Extended 2048).
It's clear that the design for Extended 2048 (and Extended 2048 Dark, by extension) is heavily influenced by vintage Apple keyboards like the Apple Extended Keyboard and its derivatives. What is your personal history with these keyboards? Did you use old Apple computers growing up?
I've always been drawn to vintage computers, especially microcomputers. They have a strong influence on my work, with an unrivaled charm that is hard to find today. For me, the AEKII is the most refined yet timeless keyboard from that era. It still exudes something contemporary today.
Are there any in-progress design documents that you would be...