# Collaborative Translucent Keyboards Higround and PRIX Workshop Release a Vintage Gaming Keyboard By Kanesa D | Published 2022-06-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prix-workshop References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/6/higround-prix-translucent-nostalgic-mechanical-keyboard-release-info) & [higround.co](https://higround.co/)  Higround and PRIX Workshop have partnered to craft a new mechanical keyboard that channels the aesthetics of vintage [Playstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperpop-ps5) and Xbox consoles. The white transparent keyboard showcases Higround’s capabilities outside of graphic design, offering consumers a wider collection of offerings. The modifiable keyboard uses translucent keycaps that have numbers, symbols, and letters printed on them in a gray font, and includes Higround and PRIX cobranding on the space bar. Higround’s list of previous collaborators includes names like [Beats by Dre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbeats-fit), StockX and [Attack on Titan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-switch-keyboards). With the keyboard’s release, PRIX founder Esther Ng hopes that more individuals will feel comfortable in the gaming space with the necessary tools to help them succeed. The Higround x PRIX Workshop keyboard will release on the Higround website on June 24. Image Credit: Higround, PRIX Workshop ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Gaming Keyboards:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate and create mechanical keyboards inspired by retro gaming consoles. - **Translucent Keycaps:** Opportunity for companies to create customizable and modifiable keyboards with translucent keycaps. - **Graphic Design Partnerships:** Opportunity for graphic design companies to expand their collaborations and create unique products with other industries such as gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for gaming companies to collaborate with design firms to create unique and aesthetically-pleasing accessories for gamers. - **Mechanical Keyboard Industry:** Opportunity for mechanical keyboard companies to create new products that combine retro aesthetics with modern technology. - **Collaborative Industries:** Opportunity for various industries such as graphic design, gaming, and technology to come together and create unique products that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Custom-Designed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround.md) - [Game-Themed Retro Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-2.md) - [Developer-Inspired Keyboard Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideo-kojima.md) - [Game Franchise-Themed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-franchisethemed-keyboard.md) - [Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-87-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-1.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise.md) - [Chromatic Pro-Grade Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-expression-series-prism-keyboard.md) - [Console-Branded PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbd-h75.md)