How I Turned my Idea Into a Product - The Encore Keyboard
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- 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...
🛍️ 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...
🖥️ 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-bui...
💡 Read my article about skill development and practice: / ten-ways-to-practice-b...
🎥 My video gear: kit.co/MatthewEncina/matthew-...
🏢 Find out all the details of my office on my blog 🖥️ www.modmusings.com/blog/mod-m...
🎧 Did you like the music? It's from Musicbed. Start a free trial: fm.pxf.io/matthewencina
Other Items Featured in the Video:
⌚️ My watch is the A12 "Dirty Dozen" by Vaer: vaer-watches.sjv.io/c/2661127...
📝 Grovemade notepad and stationary*: grovemade.com/?rfsn=4034913.4...
*use code MODMUSINGS for 10% off
✍🏽 Reusable paper (whiteboard): www.swipi.es/
📱iPad case: amzn.to/4cx5dbM
⌨️ Some of the keyboard switches for the typing tests were provided by Milktooth: milktooth.com
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
▬▬▬▬ Follow for more ▬▬▬▬
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
▬▬▬▬
DISCLAIMERS:
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thank you always for the support. 🙏🏽Learn all about the Encore and when it goes live 👉🏽 www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard
Thank you matthew for seeing such a beautiful vision through till the end. You created something very special here.
@@iLuvCats I appreciate that.
My goodness this is so cool
Ali thank you! I also appreciate you being so transparent with your keyboard endeavors lately. It came at the right time for me.
@@MatthewEncina you two!💯
I'm so embarrassed that even I got the bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, spending total 4 years in my life, I can't even explain the whole product design process to other person as clear as you that are a newbie in product design. Love your video.
Matthew already has extensive background in other fields of design such as branding so there really wasn't any surprise he could pull this off better than others. He's VERY experienced to say the least.
For many years, I did my work as a designer without great articulation skills. It wasn't until I started to practice teaching and storytelling that I was able to summarize concepts succinctly. I still practice every day.
Remember that teaching a skill and knowing a skill are distinct abilities; I’m a graphic designer and I commonly work with people more skilled than me but I’m a pretty good communicator by comparison - we all have things we can learn 🙂
I watch this video and type this comment with my Encore keyboard :)
🖤🪵
It’s crazy how someone who’s not primarily a product designer can create such a professional product. You really do it all Matthew! Truly inspiring.
I had amazing collaborators!
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!
Appreciate it! Welcome to the keyboard club.
This should honestly serve as an educational video for an entire design process. Most people unaware of what design is (me as well until recently) often think that design is an easy thing to do, drawing finished product from the get go and being done with it. But this video beautifully shows how many times initial idea changes due to financial and manufacturing constraints, changes of direction once the product is better visualised etc. Not to mention that it takes a lot of time to draw inspiration from multiple sources and mood board everything together in a coherent design in the first place.
Thanks for the thoughtful observations.
You don't just make products for us. You provide insight into how the product works best.
Masterpieces from my favorite designers!
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Seeing this channel grow from desk setup back in 2020/21 when I was looking for inspiration to build a WFH office, to seeing Matthew share how he remodeled his living room and kitchen. The journey of Mod Musings going from leaving his day job to further launch his business. Then, finding a blank canvas in the form of a warehouse space to build a new office and seeing how the quality of the content has improved. From coffee making setups to mechanical keyboards and product designs.
Keep building and sharing this type of content, made a big fan out of me with it. Hope to see more in the future. Cheers!
Thanks for sticking around. Glad I can share the journey with you.
I feel like I'm always saying this, but absolute masterpiece of a video Matthew! So many takeaways from this that I would've never expected so you sharing your wisdom with us is always such a treat. Thank you so much mate! All the best to yourself and the Mode team to bringing this beauty to market.
Thanks Avi! We miss seeing your content on here, but I know you're doing the work. 👌🏽
Love this process! Great video man.
Thanks Alex! Excited for your Sonnet!
Absolutely thrilled to see this project come to life! We're hard at work getting ready to ship these boards out after the first in-stock drop this week! 💪
We're ready!
It's so rewarding to get to use a product that you designed. Dream, that one day will come true in my case 😃
🙌🏽
Thank you Matthew for sharing this. As always, love the way you document the process. Thoughtful and beautifully made both products, promotional materials, and documentary. Appreciate you sharing this :)
You’re welcome. 🙏🏽
What amazing process and journey. Thanks for sharing it to us!
You're welcome
Love enjoying your videos while having dinner, so calming!
Cheers
What an amazing process - filmed and narrated perfectly. To say you're meticulous would be an understatement. The keyboard design and execution are stellar!!
Thanks Torrey!
Been following you since 2017 from the futur.
You still don't cease to impress with whatever you do Matthew.. Huge respect for your discipline and desire.
Cheers
Wow, as someone who has been working on a similar project for multiple years. The way you have elegantly put together this video, while in deep in the learning process yourself - ending with such an elegant presentation. I am very grateful this video can serve as a tool for others. It is very inspiring. Thanks!
You're welcome. Good luck on your project!
The choice to use Encore really genius. Encore by Encina. People especially the buyer will easily remembered your name
Interesting. Thanks.
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! 🖤👌🏻
I’m glad it was insightful!
Once again, another banger video and product. You never miss, Matthew.
🙏🏽
I’m just starting a degree in product design and this video has me SO excited. Thank you for sharing your process! Best of luck with the launch!
Thanks. Good luck with your program!
This was amazing. The clarity, structure and pacing are perfect. Excellent work both on the video and the board.
I appreciate that
Saw your how to make TH-cam videos tutorial. Really great and engaging. Love the fact you go through and read all comments ❤
Thanks
Plz upload more often.
Your videos are amazing and i have alomost watched most of them more than twice
Thank you. It’s a lot of work to make a video.
@MatthewEncina oh no problem I too believe in quality over quantity 😊
Sorry wrote the opposite 😅
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
I appreciate the thoughtful words.
Your videos truly are a treat. Congrats on the release!
Thank you!
I wish I didn't get out of the hobby. This one, along with many other keyboards, I will miss out on. An amazing amount of effort, focus, and engineering has gone into the Encore. I can't wait to hear all the sound tests and see the builds that the community puts together.
Hope to see more designs from you in the future.
I appreciate it!
Love the details, you videos are so soothing to watch haha, great work as always
I appreciate that.
The keyboard looks amazing. And the presentation of its creation process as well :)
Thank you
This was a joy to watch. Keep up the good work and continue to inspire 🙌🏼
🙏🏽
This was an awesome video! Awesome product 🙏
@@therealamatitech thank you
i really love this! not only the keyboard, but your videos in general, relaxing but very informative and inspiring!
I appreciate that
The amount of effort and attention to detail you put into this project left me speechless! As always, an amazing project, Matthew! The white and oak one is definitely my favorite!
Thanks Silvia! You know how much works it takes to make a design great ;)
What an amazing video, you gave me some inspiration to get better at CAD design something I grew to love a lot the way a I love the design not just because is a beautiful keyboard but also because of the hard work designing and improving the design
@@jonnyboytech2574 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Love all your creativity. Awesome stuff man! Wishing you the very best w your project.
Thanks Juan!
Amazing video, love the details and elobarate look into the design process!
Thanks
A wonderfully insightful video, Matthew. I've appreciated watching your videos as you share your journey, always an enjoyable watch. Thank you.
You're welcome
We both love the wooden texture, don't we.! 😁 Congrats on your new product, Matthew.
🙏🏽
this is so awesome Mathew, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
20+ minute Mathew Encina video. Nature is healing. 🥹
I was reluctant to release it cause it was so long. This gives me the confidence to make longer videos in the future.
@@MatthewEncina 😁😁
(as an aside, is there anywhere in the recent past - video or blog where you've detailed the creative software you currently use? From mood boarding all the way to video editing and project tracking/management?)
What a practical and relatable design considerations!
Good job on this Matt!
Thank you
Thanks for making this video Matthew. Aside from the great storytelling, it’s nice to see your process. I am so inspired ❤
Likewise. Always inspired with what you create.
Beautifully composed video and product for sure Matthew. I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos as they are done in such a visually pleasing manner. Looking forward to the product drop! Keep it up brother! 🎉
Thank you! 🎉
Your videos, skills and results are awesome and inspiring. Keep doing it, please! Congratulations on the release, looks really great.
Thanks
Thank you so much for making this video ❤
You're welcome!
Love the look of this board! Great job with the design!
Thank you
The sound is so soothing!
🙏🏽
This is fascinating Matt, you're the best!
Thanks Mat!
It's so amazing!! I always like your video and products.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for sharing the whole process, very enlightening and inspiring. And congratulations on a finished product
You're welcome, adn thanks
Never heard this super lovely type sounds!
It’s a treat to type on and listen to.
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience!
TL;DR: You improved Encore with team feedback, but more important is: User Feedback!
Steve Jobs starts with the customer /user experience & goes back to the product.
The product can never be as ergonomic or satisfying as it looks,
if the process does not involve "user testing" or ask for "user preferences".
eg: Find people desiring wooden keyboards, interview them .. prototype, test .. iterate.
That's why every startup advice is almost the same:
"Talk to your users early", "Know what people would pay for".
Again, thanks for sharing!
Totally. That's why I spent three years in the hobby, learning about the preferences of others and my own, before designing this board. The anecdotes from that study were very helpful for connecting the dots on this project.
Moving forward, I'll now have the keyboard in real users' hands for additional feedback for future iterations or products.
Your visual presentation of your ideas is truly next level, clear and precise!
Appreciate that
Awesome insights homie, and a fantastic product. I'm sure it's a banger!
Thanks Clack! Appreciate you!
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
Go for it. It’s a fun process to learn.
just wonderful!!🔥
🙏🏽
this is amazing! thanks Matthew!
Glad you liked it.
🙏🏽
beautiful process!
Appreciate that
All versions are so beautiful and all sound so soothing.
I hope MOD will make a programmable variant in the future, with a few layouts each with 4 or more layers combined with a 4-split space bar.
Because thumbs are stronger than pinkies, so I like to use thumbs for space, backspace, shift and enter.
Oh interesting.
So good!
Thanks!
Love you’re videos keep up the good work
Thanks! Will do.
Oh my god. The sound profiles are amazing!
🙌🏽
Very satisfying!
🙏🏽
Another exceptional video
🙏🏽
Incredible stuff! I’ve always wanted a walnut keyboard and this is so perfect. Can’t wait to buy it
🙌🏽
The coolest thing ive ever seen i my entire life :)
@@ronaldmark1198 🙏🏽
Super insightful video! It shows how patience and delayed gratification is needed when creating something new.
Good things take time.
Finally a video! Personally I'm not into keyboards but watched all your keyboard videos from start to end and I'm amazed by the results of the cinematography and your product. It makes me want to also buy your keyboard 😅
I appreciate your support!
great presentation and great product, good job man 👍
Thank you
Inspiring man! Good Job
Thanks
The copper one in green sound test is the sound of rain. So beautiful...
It's fun experimenting with different builds and discovering their sounds.
Amazing work! 👏👏👏
Thanks
做的太好了，真诚而扎实的内容！
Thank you
Love this ❤
🙏🏽
This is amazing.
Thank you
Amazing❤ you inspired me to rebuild my Malerspace compliantly and it looks awesome!
Nice
I really admire your story telling abilities. What can't you do?
Sing. Yet.
Please do more videos like this!
What in particular did you find valuable from this video? What else would you like to see?
You really came a long way from redesigning your studio to working alongside with other people that you're clearly passionate about the hobby.
Thank you so much.
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.
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.
i spot the Dieter Rams book. Really appreciate the video, Matthew and Mode Keyboards team
👌🏽🙏🏽
Love the green key caps!
They have been a surprise hit
inspiring to say the least ❤
🙏🏽
I’ve always wanted to design a keyboard of my own, never had the courage to do it until now… from this video.
Glad this gave you the push. Enjoy the process.
Awesome
Thanks
Damn Matthew that's really awsome 🔥
Thank you
I don't no much about keyboards... but it sounds like a very well thought through design and it sounds like a dream ✨
I appreciate that
GOAT GOAT! You are going crazy day by day.
🙏🏽
Great looking keyboard!
Thank you!
Soo interesting!
=)
Such an awesome BTS video! Can’t wait to attempt to get one of these.
I appreciate the support.
I didn't cared about keyboards before watching this video, now i want to learn and want one!
If you want to learn about custom mechanical keyboards, I created a guide here: www.modmusings.com/how-to-build-a-mechanical-keyboard
@@MatthewEncina Thank you so much!
this is perfect!
Thanks
@@MatthewEncina :)
Finally! 🎉
Finally!
really really amazing, love the keyboard and love the video. This would help me a lot designing my own keyboard for the Indian community.
Enjoy the process
My career path has been in aviation mechanics but Matthew always makes me wish to get into design. It’s so fascinating and rewarding.
You can always start on the side. If you’re curious enough, you’ll find the answers you seek.
@@MatthewEncina looking forward to updating you when I venture off into my next step.
i love your content
Thank you
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?
Thanks. As with anything, I get curious and search TH-cam university. All of the answers are available to you if you learn how to ask specific questions.l and practice skill development.