HOW
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Final Finishing
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - 3D Prototypes
06 - Machined Prototypes
07 - Manufacturing
08 - Final Finishing
Since its inception in 2019, ORI was established by Bruce Dinh as an autonomous label specializing in design mechanical keyboards. Our journey embodies ceaseless dedication, persistent effort, and unwavering commitment year after year – a relentless pursuit of perfection that demands utmost rigor and resilience.
From one iteration to the next, ORI consistently strives for a timeless design, characterized by the utmost level of refinement.
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - Machined Prototypes
06 - Manufacturing
07 - Final Finishing
The connection between keyboards and the human hand is a wondrous bond. There's something about bestowing profound affection upon an object of beauty that's also incredibly utilitarian, like a keyboard. At ORI, every design begins with hand-drawn sketches, evaluating each curve and proportion, capturing an inspiration that machines can't comprehend.
Through these hand-drawn sketches, ORI gradually shapes an idea, meticulously evaluating it, distilling simplicity from years of experience. And above all, it's a love for the aesthetics of mechanical keyboards that drives us forward.
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - Machined Prototypes
06 - Manufacturing
07 - Final Finishing
The span of 3 to 6 months constitutes the customary period for us to meticulously assess and contemplate the feasibility of a design. Digital design empowers us with boundless capabilities to experiment with every detail, every conceivable proportion, ensuring with certainty that the design will stand as a precise response to our pursued vision.
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD ENGINEERING
05 - 3D Prototypes
06 - Machined Prototypes
07 - Manufacturing
08 - Final Finishing
Subsequently, each digital design seamlessly transitions to the realm of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) in a meticulous manner. This transition, however, is not devoid of complexity, especially when it involves intricate curves and unique design elements.
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - 3d Prototypes
06 - Machined Prototypes
07 - Manufacturing
08 - Final Finishing
Frequently, a design may appear flawless in both theoretical sketches and digital renderings, only to fall short when manifested physically.
We iterate through multiple incarnations of the ultimate design using 3D-printed prototypes, aiming to achieve the ideal equilibrium in both symbolic and tangible aspects.This is yet another effort to exhaust all design possibilities prior to moving onto Japan machining.
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - Machined Prototypes
06 - Manufacturing
07 - Final Finishing
Crafting exquisite objects is an art, and our keyboard is a testament to that principle.
We collaborate closely with highly skilled partners based in Shenzhen, who consist of exceptional engineers, supported by cutting-edge machinery sourced from Japan and Germany. Together, we meticulously refine the technical blueprints, ensuring they align seamlessly with ORI's standards, achieving an astounding precision level of 0.003mm.
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - Machined Prototypes
06 - Manufacturing
07 - Final Finishing
As a team comprised of automotive designers, we treasure car culture in its totality. The automotive community validates the need for exciting vehicles today, thus giving reason to our existence. In order to maintain that respect, each and every keypiece requires us to dive deep into the roots of a specific model, its heritage, and where it stands today.
Honoring cars and their owners is what allows each one of our creations to add value to a culture rather than to simply ‘take’ from it
01 - DEEP DIVE
02 - Sketch ideation
03 - Digital Design
04 - CAD Engineering
05 - Machined Prototypes
06 - Manufacturing
07 - Final Finishing
As a team comprised of automotive designers, we treasure car culture in its totality. The automotive community validates the need for exciting vehicles today, thus giving reason to our existence. In order to maintain that respect, each and every keypiece requires us to dive deep into the roots of a specific model, its heritage, and where it stands today.
Honoring cars and their owners is what allows each one of our creations to add value to a culture rather than to simply ‘take’ from it