In 2014, a visit to the Lin Yutang Museum in Taiwan sparked an idea: what if keyboards could adapt to any writing system, not just Latin characters?

I spent several years designing a human input device with individually programmable key surfaces—essentially miniature displays on each key. The concept used proven display technology in a novel configuration, making it technically feasible and potentially cost-effective to manufacture.

The development process included industrial design collaboration, firmware architecture, and optics research (attending trade shows, meetings with manufacturers in New York and Texas). After completing the technical design and exploring manufacturing options of each of the major components, I decided to put the project on hold rather than pursue venture capital funding that didn't align with my values.

The Board project can be revived when timing and partnerships align...