Susan Kare Transforms Keyboard Art with Luxurious Esc Keys
Designer Susan Kare, known for her iconic Macintosh icons, now offers limited-edition silver and gold keycaps featuring her unique low-res bitmap art, transforming your keyboard into a piece of wearable art.
By Blip Tech
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Susan Kare's Esc Keys: Artistic Keycaps and Pendants
Susan Kare, a renowned designer and former member of the original Macintosh team, has introduced a new line of artistic keycaps and pendants called 'Esc Keys.' These unique pieces feature low-res bitmap-style icons created by Kare herself.
Highlights
- Designs: The collection includes 32 distinct icons, ranging from whimsical images like lightbulbs with faces and birds on a wire to more abstract concepts such as waves and the word "Panic!".
- Materials: Each keycap and pendant is crafted in either silver with oxidisation or gold vermeil with cold enamel. Solid gold versions are also available upon request.
- Limited Edition: Only 120 units of each design are produced, making them highly collectible.
- Functionality: The keycaps can be mounted on mechanical keyboards, allowing users to enjoy these artistic pieces in a functional manner.
Pricing
- Silver Keycaps: Starting at $644
- Gold Vermeil Keycaps: Starting at $1,033
- Silver Pendants: Starting at $1,420
- Gold Vermeil Pendants: Starting at $2,065
Background
Susan Kare is celebrated for her iconic 32x32 pixel icons used in the original Macintosh. Her work has been honored by Apple, including a screensaver and wallpaper feature in macOS Sequoia.
The 'Esc Keys' collection continues Kare's legacy of blending art with technology, offering enthusiasts a chance to own unique pieces of digital history.
