@TaylorChiller Having received the case, here are some of my observations reverse engineering it (ps. I like to make 3d models of the things I own - if you have one I would love to have it !!)
- Simple mechanics: A lot of times industrial designers overcomplicate things like how things mount to each other. Louqe is an example of this. Their case requires a tongue for the side panel to slide in. This tongue has 3 faces and is VERY intolerant to manufacturing inaccuracies. In addition, you can't even remove the side panels on the ghost s1 without removing top and bottom panels. Your case is mostly surface mount (face-on-face) mounting, independent parts for removal, which is AMAZING. The way the side and top/bottom panels snap to the case is excellent.
- Highly modular: I enjoy the T-slot-like rails on each front and back gable. Really mod friendly and opens up the case to aftermarket or 3D-printed internals. In cases like FormD and Louqe, the internal layout is pretty much set in stone, but with your T-slot-like rails + sheet metal interior, it's really easy to mod or make new components that fit anywhere. I also really like using the top/bottom internal sheet metal pieces + front/back gables to create the case structure, leaving the internals to support ONLY the boards. This is great because it gives a lot of flexibility to how the internals can be like, leaving case structure to other parts.
- Tolerances + Manufacturing: Every gap is 0.25mm, almost exact! Perfectly done. Measurements are mostly multiples of 0.25mm (not random units like 0.85~) which is great.
- Constructive Criticisms: I think the bends on the front and back gables can use some work. I'm talking about the rounded corners of the case. I'm not sure if these pieces are extruded aluminum or mechanically bent. It appears they are bent and because of this, the internal radius does not follow the exterior, and there is some bulging on the ends of this piece. This also correlates to the radius not following the top and bottom panels.
In all, love the case, some slight imperfections but in all, great design and execution. I firmly believe that I can tell the design language of people by analyzing their measurements, how they deal with tolerances, and mechanical thinking. Your approach is very solid and a lot of thought was put into it. Great work!!