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A Yellow Inspired By Retro Hardware
- Panic chose bright yellow inspired by a Famicom Disk System on Cable's desk and retro electronics they admired.
- The color decision extended to the packaging and cover to create a cohesive, shelf‑friendly aesthetic.
Pandemic Made Overseas Oversight Grueling
- COVID forced Panic to work remotely and disrupted travel to the Malaysian factory, complicating ramp‑up.
- Metric's Stephen and Jessica quarantined and stayed five months in Malaysia to oversee production in person.
Use Preorders To Hedge Supply Risk
- Expect supply chain volatility and factor lead‑time inflation into pricing and schedules.
- Use pre‑orders to calibrate demand before committing volume and paying premium for parts.