Legendary Apple Artist Susan Kare Releases Retro-Inspired Icon Collection
A New Era of Icon Design
Susan Kare, a legendary Apple artist, has released a new collection of retro-inspired icons that transcend the digital realm. In collaboration with Asprey Studio, Kare presents the "Esc Keys" collection, a series of mechanical keyboard keycaps and wearable pendants featuring 8-bit pixel art illustrations.
A Blast from the Past
The design style of the new icons is reminiscent of Kare’s work on the first Macintosh personal computer operating system, where she created many of the iconic symbols, including the "Happy Mac" boot-up icon and the original floppy disk file save symbol. The "Esc Keys" collection is a nod to the past, while also embracing the future of icon design.
Hidden Meanings and Exclusive Designs
Each piece in the Esc Key collection is crafted in silver or gold-coated silver and is limited edition, with quantities ranging from 30 to 120 pieces depending on the icon. According to Kare and Asprey Studio founder Alastair Walker, "there’s hidden meaning" to each design, representing things people can enjoy doing away from their keyboards. The pieces are not only beautiful works of art but also carry a deeper significance.
Pricing and Availability
Prices for the Esc Key collection start at $650 for silver computer keys, with pendants in gold vermeil (a method that coats solid silver in a layer of gold) ranging up to $2,064. Solid gold options are available upon request, and each piece comes with its own blockchain-inscribed digital artwork to verify "ownership and provenance."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the inspiration behind the "Esc Keys" collection?
A: The collection is inspired by Susan Kare’s work on the first Macintosh personal computer operating system and is designed to represent things people can enjoy doing away from their keyboards.
Q: What is the significance of the "hidden meanings" in each design?
A: According to Susan Kare and Alastair Walker, each design carries a hidden meaning that represents things people can enjoy doing away from their keyboards.
Q: What is the price range for the Esc Key collection?
A: Prices start at $650 for silver computer keys, with pendants in gold vermeil ranging up to $2,064. Solid gold options are available upon request.
Q: What is blockchain-inscribed digital artwork, and what does it do?
A: Blockchain-inscribed digital artwork is a unique identifier that verifies "ownership and provenance" of each piece in the Esc Key collection.
