Speaking of Keyboards. I need to mention the Capsoff Keyboard contest!
The premise behind the contest is simple. The design of the modern keyboard is hopelessly out of date. Specifically, the Caps Lock key has become superfluous. This contest invites entrants to submit an original design for a new keyboard standard. All of the entries are subject to rejection by the site’s moderator, but after acceptance, entries are openly voted on by visitors. The winner receives the donated prized money, which is currently up to $241.71.
The deadline is nearing, but it’s not too late to check out the inventive designs that have already been entered or to cast your vote! My design can be found at: http://capsoff.org/mdkb:pipedreamergrey (hint, hint). I’m admittedly biased, but I think that it is the most logical layout submitted yet. You can read the rationale behind each decision I made in the design on the site, but I’ve posted a preview below.
Of course, my entry is by no means the only design worth your vote. http://capsoff.org/competition:all is a list of all the entries. Some are radically different from current commercial keyboards, while others only suggest subtle alterations. Check them out. Maybe they’ll inspire a last minute entry of your own.
Note: My blog’s theme isn’t very conducive to large graphics.
Right click on the image and select “View Image” to see a full sized version.
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