How I Turned my Idea Into a Product - The Encore Keyboard

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you always for the support. 🙏🏽Learn all about the Encore and when it goes live 👉🏽 www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard

[@iLuvCats]

Thank you matthew for seeing such a beautiful vision through till the end. You created something very special here.

[@MatthewEncina]

@@iLuvCats I appreciate that.

[@pianofortesam7951]

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.

[@nobody-bt7mu]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

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.

[@XKDUBSTEP]

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 🙂

[@Colourcode1]

@@MatthewEncina are you still working in blind tell how logo look

[@Nikthehermit]

Yeah this was a backhanded comment

[@BlissOn47]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

I had amazing collaborators!

[@aliabdaal]

My goodness this is so cool

[@MatthewEncina]

Ali thank you! I also appreciate you being so transparent with your keyboard endeavors lately. It came at the right time for me.

[@werqaferaw]

@@MatthewEncina you two!💯

[@zlatan_2197]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks for the thoughtful observations.

[@edwardleefilms]

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]

Appreciate it! Welcome to the keyboard club.

[@Oliur]

I watch this video and type this comment with my Encore keyboard :)

[@MatthewEncina]

🖤🪵

[@blekdesign]

You don't just make products for us. You provide insight into how the product works best. Masterpieces from my favorite designers!

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@LofiMiso321]

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!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks for sticking around. Glad I can share the journey with you.

[@arslanpirzadaa]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

[@AvinashKunjamboo]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Avi! We miss seeing your content on here, but I know you're doing the work. 👌🏽

[@RadRemi]

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!

[@MatthewEncina]

You're welcome. Good luck on your project!

[@jc-pg7cq]

I really admire your story telling abilities. What can't you do?

[@MatthewEncina]

Sing. Yet.

[@modekeyboards]

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! 💪

[@MatthewEncina]

We're ready!

[@nadtz]

Seeing the process behind this boards creation is awesome, as much as I wish this came in a TKL version I understand why it doesn't now. You (and Mode) knocked it out of the park with this keeb and even though I'm not a 65% enjoyer I still envy owners of this board, well done sir!

[@MatthewEncina]

@@nadtz thank you!

[@prasoonpradeep]

This video is brilliant and shows the gruelling but rewarding iterative process of bringing a product from idea to life.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@TROY-MCCLURE-1991]

You really came a long way from redesigning your studio to working alongside with other people that you're clearly passionate about the hobby.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you so much.

[@smartdumb389]

This video made me realize that anything is possible if you put in the time and effort, it motivated me to keep on going and not give up, even if its something small and doesn't have to be manufactured. I love your story telling and how you explained everything, made 22 mins. feel like 5.

[@MatthewEncina]

@@smartdumb389 you got it 🙌🏽

[@torreymerritt]

What an amazing process - filmed and narrated perfectly. To say you're meticulous would be an understatement. The keyboard design and execution are stellar!!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Torrey!

[@thealyssariley]

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!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks. Good luck with your program!

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

Oh interesting.

[@sethbalderson]

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.

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate it!

[@AndrewKabaliuk]

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

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate the thoughtful words.

[@Iswhars]

this is an absolute masterclass in the design process.

[@MatthewEncina]

@@Iswhars 🙏🏽

[@udayabhaskar]

It's so rewarding to get to use a product that you designed. Dream, that one day will come true in my case 😃

[@MatthewEncina]

🙌🏽

[@ahmadamirul8379]

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 :)

[@MatthewEncina]

You’re welcome. 🙏🏽

[@alexotos]

Love this process! Great video man.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Alex! Excited for your Sonnet!

[@orangawam330]

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

[@MatthewEncina]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@mounirb174]

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!

[@MatthewEncina]

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.

[@Blake-ov3st]

Love enjoying your videos while having dinner, so calming!

[@MatthewEncina]

Cheers

[@Lucas95R]

Thank you for sharing this with us. As an industrial design student, this information has clarified some of my doubts about the design and industry process

[@MatthewEncina]

@@Lucas95R you’re welcome

[@nickthaskater]

This was amazing. The clarity, structure and pacing are perfect. Excellent work both on the video and the board.

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate that

[@silviasguotti]

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!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Silvia! You know how much works it takes to make a design great ;)

[@gable1997]

What amazing process and journey. Thanks for sharing it to us!

[@MatthewEncina]

You're welcome

[@chrisdotdash5154]

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]

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.

[@DarylF1]

Saw your how to make KZbin videos tutorial. Really great and engaging. Love the fact you go through and read all comments ❤

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@mowenurbano4677]

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 😅

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate your support!

[@Jushhhhz]

The fact that this is sold out the moment I'm watching the video speaks for the quality of the product despite the limited production, as a former mechatronics student I kind of regret switching to med just to find out later that industrial design is what tickles my creativity. nonetheless, I find this video really fun and informative to watch definitely one of the videos I'd remember and probably go back and watch in the near future if I decide to turn my ideas into actual products too. Cheers!

[@MatthewEncina]

@@Jushhhhz thanks for the kind words. It’s never too late to change paths. I’ve change my career path many times in my life. All it requires is curiosity and determination.

[@darrenkelk3815]

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

[@MatthewEncina]

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

[@min11benja]

wow I love the clear and concise wat you comunícate all your process into making this, its amazing to see all of the effort and creativity thank you

[@MatthewEncina]

@@min11benja you’re welcome.

[@gigobanaag]

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! 🖤👌🏻

[@MatthewEncina]

I’m glad it was insightful!

[@polimatacommx]

The result is outstandingly beautiful.

[@MatthewEncina]

@@polimatacommx thank you

[@QasimZafar]

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! 🎉

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you! 🎉

[@daghostyguy5335]

As someone who dreams to start their own business in this industry, this video is awesome. So inspiring and so well put together.

[@MatthewEncina]

@@daghostyguy5335 thanks. Enjoy the process!

[@bestansebastian7488]

We both love the wooden texture, don't we.! 😁 Congrats on your new product, Matthew.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@Jay-fx7lg]

My career path has been in aviation mechanics but Matthew always makes me wish to get into design. It’s so fascinating and rewarding.

[@MatthewEncina]

You can always start on the side. If you’re curious enough, you’ll find the answers you seek.

[@Jay-fx7lg]

@@MatthewEncina looking forward to updating you when I venture off into my next step.

[@isstylertho]

I’m designing a keyboard rn and this transparency is so unbelievably helpful. Thank you! Could you talk a little bit about how you got partnered with mode initially

[@MatthewEncina]

@@isstylertho it was a relationship that devoted over several years. First doing some content for them, then building the relationship from there.

[@isstylertho]

@@MatthewEncina that’s really cool! I definitely hope I can get some of the same love and opportunities that have presented themselves to you in the industry

[@CristianFilimon]

Your videos, skills and results are awesome and inspiring. Keep doing it, please! Congratulations on the release, looks really great.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@juaninamilli]

Love all your creativity. Awesome stuff man! Wishing you the very best w your project.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Juan!

[@madouche]

Amazing storytelling and work

[@MatthewEncina]

@@madouche thank you

[@joebazooks]

so many of the things i love all in one video. design, mech keyboards, ur style. been following u since the blind/futr days back in the day. everything about this vid was so well put together. not a huge fan of wood on a keyboard, but they sound and look great nonetheless. to be honest, thought they looked ugly af at first, but they kinda grew on me by the end of the video, especially the look of the white one in the typing test

[@MatthewEncina]

@@joebazooks it’s all about preference. The best part of the hobby is we have so many great options,

[@alexeytretina]

The keyboard looks amazing. And the presentation of its creation process as well :)

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you

[@MunchingWithMatt]

Love the look of this board! Great job with the design!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you

[@YeezyKid]

I’ve always wanted to design a keyboard of my own, never had the courage to do it until now… from this video.

[@MatthewEncina]

Glad this gave you the push. Enjoy the process.

[@gayasslily]

i really love this! not only the keyboard, but your videos in general, relaxing but very informative and inspiring!

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate that

[@akukolabs]

Thanks for making this video Matthew. Aside from the great storytelling, it’s nice to see your process. I am so inspired ❤

[@MatthewEncina]

Likewise. Always inspired with what you create.

[@allovertheplaceoriginals]

I didn't cared about keyboards before watching this video, now i want to learn and want one!

[@MatthewEncina]

If you want to learn about custom mechanical keyboards, I created a guide here: www.modmusings.com/how-to-build-a-mechanical-keyboard

[@allovertheplaceoriginals]

@@MatthewEncina Thank you so much!

[@adevikthur]

The sound is so soothing!

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@AndileMasikane]

Your visual presentation of your ideas is truly next level, clear and precise!

[@MatthewEncina]

Appreciate that

[@festival3rocker]

Can we have a couple more Encore drops Plz?? Beautiful work like that needs to be celebrated!!

[@MatthewEncina]

@@festival3rocker it’s likely. Please follow the mod musings instagram and sign up for my newsletter to get the notifications.

[@RobertHighwind]

Once again, another banger video and product. You never miss, Matthew.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@jonnyboytech2574]

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

[@MatthewEncina]

@@jonnyboytech2574 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@adlerz5433]

I don't no much about keyboards... but it sounds like a very well thought through design and it sounds like a dream ✨

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate that

[@laststyleninja]

This might be the best KZbin video I have seen

[@MatthewEncina]

@@laststyleninja wow. Thank you.

[@aryan.thecreator]

Love the details, you videos are so soothing to watch haha, great work as always

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate that.

[@supereldian]

Super insightful video! It shows how patience and delayed gratification is needed when creating something new.

[@MatthewEncina]

Good things take time.

[@Dardasha_Studios]

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]

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

[@robinstrahan]

A wonderfully insightful video, Matthew. I've appreciated watching your videos as you share your journey, always an enjoyable watch. Thank you.

[@MatthewEncina]

You're welcome

[@ivovass195]

Thanks for sharing the whole process, very enlightening and inspiring. And congratulations on a finished product

[@MatthewEncina]

You're welcome, adn thanks

[@stefjanssen188]

Amazing video, love the details and elobarate look into the design process!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks

[@aedifex_]

What a practical and relatable design considerations! Good job on this Matt!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you

[@bartondsmith]

Great demonstration of how iteration works!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks!

[@bartondsmith]

@@MatthewEncina I saw your Gantri lamp - do you have trouble choosing items like that when there are so many options, or do you have strong gut feel?

[@thecaptainsterling]

This was a joy to watch. Keep up the good work and continue to inspire 🙌🏼

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@Hammmad-y9j]

Plz upload more often. Your videos are amazing and i have alomost watched most of them more than twice

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you. It’s a lot of work to make a video.

[@Hammmad-y9j]

​@MatthewEncina oh no problem I too believe in quality over quantity 😊

[@Hammmad-y9j]

Sorry wrote the opposite 😅

[@d-floe]

Got to type on this board during a meetup yesterday. Really stand-out keyboard and felt great to type on

[@MatthewEncina]

Nice! Which meetup, and who brought it?

[@d-floe]

@@MatthewEncina it was a meetup in New England, there were two colorways showcased by the team at MODE

[@MatthewEncina]

Nice!

[@texaskid4444]

Incredible stuff! I’ve always wanted a walnut keyboard and this is so perfect. Can’t wait to buy it

[@MatthewEncina]

🙌🏽

[@e_gekko]

Try epoxy infused (with vacuum) wood. It‘s much more dense and it helps with cnc machining especially with fine structures. I can share some examples. You can contact me. Besides that: great work, keep going!!!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks. I considered that. But I didn't like all the examples I've seen that combined wood and epoxy because they covered up the wood's natural texture and properties. Unless what you're describing preserves that?

[@Phemmy19]

20+ minute Mathew Encina video. Nature is healing. 🥹

[@MatthewEncina]

I was reluctant to release it cause it was so long. This gives me the confidence to make longer videos in the future.

[@Phemmy19]

@@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?)

[@colejchase]

Your videos truly are a treat. Congrats on the release!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you!

[@Jed0328.]

While I come from a background in industrial design and am now delving into the graphic design field, I am excited to see your exploration into the industrial design space. It's really fun, especially when it comes to making 3d mock-ups yourself!

[@Jed0328.]

also, its time to get yourself an FDM/SLA 3D printer (recommend Creality) and vacuum forming machine (recommend Mayku) for prototyping!

[@MatthewEncina]

@@Jed0328. Thanks for the commendations. I definitely want to get a 3d printer soon!

[@user-bh3gp6ij1k]

Such a lovely and thoughtful design, I’m a fan. I love the side profile, this is such an improvement compared to your other keyboard collaboration. I hope you create a 75% option, because I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

[@MatthewEncina]

I aprpeciate that. We'll see where this journey takes me.

[@lightbeastmedia]

Such an awesome BTS video! Can’t wait to attempt to get one of these.

[@MatthewEncina]

I appreciate the support.

[@subrat_samal]

really really amazing, love the keyboard and love the video. This would help me a lot designing my own keyboard for the Indian community.

[@MatthewEncina]

Enjoy the process

[@lydiawere]

this is so awesome Mathew, thanks for sharing.

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks for watching.

[@Alan-xs3om]

Amazing❤ you inspired me to rebuild my Malerspace compliantly and it looks awesome!

[@MatthewEncina]

Nice

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing and making this. One thing I’ve been struggling with is finding a manufacturer / supplier that can turn my idea into an actual product. Would you mind sharing your experience in finding the right partner! I specialise in coffee or espresso prep products, so working with metal is essentials and this is where things get complicated. I’ve made multiple prototypes with my resin printers to save cost and get tolerances just right in a shot amount of time. I’m basically ready to mass produce. I’m just missing the manufacturer. Thank you for your help ☺️

[@MatthewEncina]

@@mehrdadhaghighi5140 thanks. Check out my latest video for my advice on how I found the right partners, and check the links in the description for more resources.

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

@@MatthewEncina You’re awesome!

[@Clackbait]

Awesome insights homie, and a fantastic product. I'm sure it's a banger!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Clack! Appreciate you!

[@therealamatitech]

This was an awesome video! Awesome product 🙏

[@MatthewEncina]

@@therealamatitech thank you

[@cr0sx90]

great presentation and great product, good job man 👍

[@MatthewEncina]

Thank you

[@Ayrogb]

I always wanted to make a Wooden Case for the Akko 5075b, but I thought I was complete crazy.... Than I found this video, now I need to make it happen

[@MatthewEncina]

Enjoy the process

[@MartinAaberge]

Oh my god. The sound profiles are amazing!

[@MatthewEncina]

🙌🏽

[@matdilisio]

This is fascinating Matt, you're the best!

[@MatthewEncina]

Thanks Mat!

[@antonventura6364]

i spot the Dieter Rams book. Really appreciate the video, Matthew and Mode Keyboards team

[@MatthewEncina]

👌🏽🙏🏽

[@abbichoa145]

Never heard this super lovely type sounds!

[@MatthewEncina]

It’s a treat to type on and listen to.

[@micopedrigal6245]

this is amazing! thanks Matthew!

[@MatthewEncina]

Glad you liked it.

[@MatthewEncina]

🙏🏽

[@budimanaji90]

Thank you so much for making this video ❤

[@MatthewEncina]

You're welcome!

[@dogavocado9341]

I want one so bad but i don't have 300 dollars. man your desk is so organized too❤❤❤

[@MatthewEncina]

@@dogavocado9341 🙏🏽

[@michaellumley-pb4de]

Please do more videos like this!

[@MatthewEncina]

What in particular did you find valuable from this video? What else would you like to see?

[@MacAoi]

Wow that looks beautiful

[@MatthewEncina]

@@MacAoi thanks

[@ratixyz]

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]

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