# Marcin Wichary

- **Website:** <https://shifthappens.site>
- **Primary alias:** `shifthappens.site`

## Description

Shift Happens is an innovative brand centered around the captivating history of keyboards, encapsulated in a unique book authored by designer Marcin Wichary. This monumental volume spans 150 years, tracing the evolution from early typewriters to contemporary mechanical keyboards. The book, a Kickstarter sensation, features over 1,200 pages and more than 1,300 stunning photographs, showcasing fascinating narratives about typists, technological advancements, and cultural shifts.

The publication dives into intriguing tales such as the Shift Wars of the 1880s, the challenges posed to the QWERTY layout, and the remarkable contributions of various individuals, including Nobel laureates and pioneering typists. In addition to comprehensive insights, readers enjoy a visually rich experience with beautiful full-color illustrations and behind-the-scenes content in a slipcased edition. 

Ideal for design enthusiasts, tech historians, and keyboard aficionados alike, Shift Happens is not just a book; it's a journey through the interconnected worlds of typing and technology, celebrated through compelling storytelling and exquisite design.

## Industries

- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/mwichary)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id0pMzcWoz/w/64/h/64/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722155506568)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id0pMzcWoz/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722155506923)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orange | #ff5121 | accent |
| Charade | #2c293b | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- var(--gorton) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--mercury) — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id0pMzcWoz/w/1500/h/500/idO1vMopqL.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722155506774)

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