Vivaan Singh designs a new iteration of the ESC Keycap as a part of the Render Weekly Design Challenge. It is meant to take the term 'escape' and push that in a visually symbolic and ergonomic way. The keycap is designed with a warped look and serves as a reminder to indulge in escapism as well.
Vivaan notes that "It can get really frustrating looking for the escape you need." The keycap has a continuous upper surface and along one corner, it cascades off similar to a waterfall and can fit into any mechanical keyboard. The word is applied in white against a black base for tonal contrast and it also warps offwards as well to build towards the visual illusion.
Visually Warped Keyboard Caps
Vivaan Singh Designs the Warped New Ergonomic ESC Keycap
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