Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jump into the precision-obsessed world of custom mechanical keyboards that sell out fast in the latest Shop Talk episode featuring Matthew Encina, Chief Design Officer at Mode Designs. From graphic design roots to engineering sellout hits like the X-Ray keycaps, he shares how Fusion powers every curve, cut, and contour of the Encore Series of keyboards. Hear how he blends CNC machining, wood finishes, and community feedback into beautiful, functional design. This episode is a deep dive into craftsmanship, iteration, and making gear that geeks out just as hard as you do.
Matthew prototypes fast, experiments with materials, and collaborates with a remote team to bring novel, intentional, and premium products to market. For anyone designing consumer products or building a brand from the bench up, this episode is pure gold.
Connect with Matthew Encina:
Instagram: @matthewencina @modekeyboards
YouTube: @matthewencina
LinkedIn: @matthewencina
Website: matthewencina.com
Learn more about Mode Designs: modedesigns.com
Learn more about Mod Musings: modmusings.com
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CONNECT with Fusion on social media:
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TWITTER | https://autode.sk/45cIYTK
LINKEDIN | https://autode.sk/3UyieZS
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Jump into the precision-obsessed world of custom mechanical keyboards that sell out fast in the latest Shop Talk episode featuring Matthew Encina, Chief Design Officer at Mode Designs. From graphic design roots to engineering sellout hits like the X-Ray keycaps, he shares how Fusion powers every curve, cut, and contour of the Encore Series of keyboards. Hear how he blends CNC machining, wood finishes, and community feedback into beautiful, functional design. This episode is a deep dive into craftsmanship, iteration, and making gear that geeks out just as hard as you do.
Matthew prototypes fast, experiments with materials, and collaborates with a remote team to bring novel, intentional, and premium products to market. For anyone designing consumer products or building a brand from the bench up, this episode is pure gold.
Connect with Matthew Encina:
Instagram: @matthewencina @modekeyboards
YouTube: @matthewencina
LinkedIn: @matthewencina
Website: matthewencina.com
Learn more about Mode Designs: modedesigns.com
Learn more about Mod Musings: modmusings.com
►FREE TRIAL | https://autode.sk/3Wtfi20
►SUBSCRIBE | https://autode.sk/30njGGX
►GET STARTED | https://autode.sk/30k2DWh
►TRY AN EXTENSION | https://autode.sk/3EOUidW
CONNECT with Fusion on social media:
INSTAGRAM | https://autode.sk/2Enzh8P
TWITTER | https://autode.sk/45cIYTK
LINKEDIN | https://autode.sk/3UyieZS
FACEBOOK | https://autode.sk/3WaaZLb
