Date | Week commencing : 27th February 2023 |
Attendees | Alinta Lim dominic.harrison zara fong Tanya Rechberger Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) |
Mtg Pending |
Project Updates:
GREEN : No more changes
AMBER: Possibility for changes
RED: Will more than likely change
BLUE : New Project
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PALLINO PORTABLE | LIGHTING | ongoing | FLOCK on the water, arrive by Post Autumn Purchase order split into 4 sections, next 3 orders can have colour changes based on market feedback. Tarmac will start prototyping new anodised colour options slowly. Colours driven by Michele. Longer lead time stores will be late. | POST AUTUMN | Feb 10 | ETA April 17th |
| GREEN | |
AURA PENDANT | LIGHTING | ongoing | Final samples not arrived in TU. Product development 100% complete. Package design done. Supplier to sample the packaging now. Samples arrived in TU Supplier has only our old Natural Oak colour and will send sample. Michele to assess, but it’s not great. Deep etched ready, team check wiring and start on Customer/showroom documentation. | WINTER | Jun 15 | Production week 26th March |
| GREEN | |
LUNA TIMBER | BARSTOOL | 1st batch of FLOCK on track for target date. 2 per store. Website/documentation complete. Pricing is underway, no tooling involved so if pricing is too high for customers, negligible loss. Bar stool height on the way, CAD Work for counter stool is completed and sampling in process in GL. | AUTUMN | Mar 23 | ETA Mar 25 |
| GREEN | ||
ELEVATE | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Prototype in progress at GL. Components being sourced. Test criteria shared by Test Lab (MTS) GL to continue with prototyping. More focus on the test criteria. R&D resources needed to get this project moving. Le Shu making prototype now. Cecco top costing complete. Awaiting rest of product costing from GL. | SPRING | Sept 14 | early July |
| RED | |
SOLAIR ALU POCKET Accessory (with shade/turn dial shape) | ACCESSORY | ongoing | Samples received from supplier for review - review document underway. Only black only is suitable for deep etch as silver is unlikely to be ready in time. Deep etch team can manage with this as long as they have a silver swatch to use for photoshop. Package design done- in sampling with supplier. Name to be given - SOLAIR Not suitable to add at this late stage. Looking to see if the supplier has an option to change from ‘cool to warm’ light and can’t implement possibly integrate with Home Automation Systems (speak with Tony on DNC on Cloud) | Not assigned | - | - |
| AMBER | |
HELIO PENDANT | LIGHTING | ongoing | Waiting on complete sample to sent to TU. Deep Etch /lifestyle shoot has been scheduled. Tentatively booked for Late March. Product arriving this week. CGI is potentially an option but Kirsty to confirm - not required at this stage. | WINTER | June 15 | N/A |
| AMBER | |
ETO DESK V2.0 | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Components still at sourcing and not sampled. This project is moving TOO SLOWLY for Mina. March 10 tooled part to be received. We are thinking it is best to launch with all accessories. So push out to WINTER campaign. | paused | June 15 | early April |
| RED | |
ETO TBL LAMP | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Waiting on complete sample - not urgent | paused- see above | June 15 | early April |
| RED | |
ETO TASK LIGHT | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Waiting on complete sample
| paused- see above | June 15 | early April |
| RED | |
ARC FLOOR (Adjust) | LIGHTING | ongoing | DK feedback was very positive and greatly appreciated. 2nd prototype starting this week for DK request to eclipse from the base. Tooling will be costly but will prototype anyway. DK approved but let’s have the conversation with DK again on form. Pricing of tapered component if worthwhile Michele will look into and get back to us 21st Feb. Double illumination for up/down + dimming + app integration | WINTER | June 15 | early April |
| RED | |
ARC TASK | LIGHTING | ongoing | Add-on for Zara’s Organic Sofa A lot of above issues in this product too. | WINTER | June 15 | early April |
| RED | |
LUNA MESH BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL | OUTDOOR | BAR STOOL: Sample reviewed by CW. Mina/Tony to discuss testing/seat heights. The tooling done on the stool is incorrect, this needs to be addressed with GL & fabricator. A whole new seat form has been developed with updates- prototyping request with soft tool (limited use). Find out info on pricing and timing of soft tool- Mina. COUNTER STOOL: Mina has complete engineering DWG. Seat pad needs to be re-considered- after sample off soft tool comes back successful. | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
| GREEN | ||
ELEMENT EXTENSION TBL | OUTDOOR | Ongoing | New concept. DK to approve concept/range plan. Note: design direction from DK is with a D end. Extension mech spec sheet needed by the supplier. | Not assigned- paused. Need proper brief. |
| NEW | |||
DESK CHAIR | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Initial prototype with timber back has been reviewed by DK - feedback was works well with ETO desk. | Not assigned- paused until time allocation completed. |
| NEW | |||
LUNA UPH | BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL | ongoing | BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL: Tooling not yet started yet. Tooling start 27th Feb. Have to shift to post winter- want to have photography sample by mid May- Air freight an extra preproduction flock sample for this. COUNTER STOOL: Mina has complete engineering DWG for legs. Needs to be sampled to understand dynamic of stability. | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | 16th May |
| GREEN | |
LIGHTING GALLERY | VM | ongoing | Michele spoke to Jackie/Vickie/Emily on requirements Michele feels that in store over product display is a better solution and feasible post Michael discussion. Michele will discuss with DK if he’s in agreement. Design of gallery on pause until DK conversation as may not be required. | Not Assigned | - | - |
| RED | |
DIRECTORS CHAIR | OUTDOOR | Brief from Alinta completed, CAD and tooling development to be shared with Mina. Mina need discussion with Tanya re design and also team priorities. | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
| RED | ||
FIREFLY- outdoor lantern | OUTDOOR | Brief - portable, charging, ip rated, fabric integration for softer feel. Concept stage- conversation with Tanya once prototypes are completed. Jordan to look into mozzie repellant incorporation. | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
| RED | ||
BAR CABINET | CASED GOODS | Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first. It has been started, Priorities need to be defined. | Deprioritised | ||||||
CASED GOODS | CASED GOODS | Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first. | |||||||
HIGH-LOW floor light | LIGHTING | Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first. | Prioritised | ||||||
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | STATUS | |
ADELAIDE | BEDROOM | CAPEX approval for tooling status to be confirmed by KFT - Frank says approved. Proceeding- die casting underway, not worried. Some unusual proceedings with tooling, will have to wait and see. Injection moulding (family tooling) underway, on track. Veneering pricing underway. Veneering samples fading too fast compared to GL samples, Alinta to find out GL finishes and TH finishes and find difference to improve TH. Pricing is approved by DK and all already okay despite high initial pricing. GL prototyping bed base, on track Allan prototyping bedhead- on track if he gets the time. Bed instructions are critical. Packaging still needs to be completed by Dom/Alinta and QC checks instigated. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April. Qty: 15 pieces |
| AMBER | ||
DUNE | CASE | Base/Leg design to be resolved. Work on new leg concepts over the next few weeks. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April. Qty: 15 pieces |
| RED | ||
CABANA | OUTDOOR | Working with Dylan on these samples. Still to design: - Corner caps, hooks, shade system, sun lounge frame. Powder coat samples not yet received from Thailand. Team Dolce will consider the photoshoot readiness and what costs would be involved and bring back next week.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May Qty: TBA |
| AMBER | ||
GAZEBO | OUTDOOR | Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK | Not assigned | - | - |
| NEW | ||
GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE | OUTDOOR | KFT to source the right tools for manufacture, otherwise this needs to be sourced by GL. Waiting on images from KFT of prototype. Consider target pricing- Team Dolce to try for BOM costing from TH | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May Qty: TBA |
| GREEN | ||
PLATELETT TABLE | OUTDOOR | Adjustable height with manual turning mech. Material selection to be discussed with DK.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
| AMBER | ||
DIRECTOR CHAIR | OUTDOOR | Review with DK to understand his requirements on construction.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
| AMBER | ||
KATO | OUTDOOR |
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
| NEW | ||
FLOATING 1977 | OUTDOOR | No progress, progress on hold | SPRING | Sept 14 | Early June |
| RED | ||
ISSHO MARBLE OCC. TBL | CASE | Gloss or honed finished to be sampled with supplier when GL is back. Honed finish is DKs preference. Consider thinner finish on carrara than marquina. Legs in marble? | Not assigned | - | - |
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ISSHO ASYMETRICAL DNG TBL | DINING | Redesign top shape, DK not happy with current form yet. Awaiting plans from Michael. | Not assigned | - | - |
| NEW | ||
New organic 2.0 OCC. TBL | CASE | New base option to suit Organic Sofa by Zara | WINTER | June 15 | Early April |
| RED | ||
POS FABRIC SAMPLE RACK | N/A | Timeline is ASAP, currently fabric samples stored in cupboards. Alinta is on this and it seems a waste of her time consider design intern on this. | Not assigned | ASAP | ASAP |
| NEW | ||
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1977 | SOFAS | Photoshoot samples to be made in TU. FLOCK + Production from KFT Revision to frame and specification of textile/colour offering in progress | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Early April |
| AMBER | ||
MYCO | CASE | Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) to share renders, drawing, BOM. To be released with 1977 | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Early April |
| AMBER | ||
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORGANIC | SOFA | Concept prototype in TU started. GL to prototype by early March (reduced seat depth version) Task light briefed to Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) Storage frame to be made in prep for storage mech resolve. Arm/backrest done - Allan to prepare the cover so DK can review the ‘fabric ripple’ VM/Brand briefed. Fabric selection made for FLOCK. Sebastian briefed on a organic shape floor rug | WINTER | June 15 | Early April |
| RED | ||
QUAY CHAIR | DINING | Scanning completed? this was to be the guide to CAD for foam molding and steel. Video or the process shared with the team? | Not assigned | - | - |
| RED | ||
CURVE | SOFA | DK confirmed the design direction. This week focus is CAD. Early Feb John/Phil to prototype | WINTER | June 15 | Early April |
| RED | ||
JASPER 20th | SOFA | FLOCK on the water. Deep Etch/CGI to be scheduled. AI, Product Cards to be done. VM/Brand to confirm how many packages | AUTUMN | Mar 23 | Jan |
| GREEN | ||
KATO BED | BEDROOM | Concept to get started | Not assigned | - | - |
| RED | ||
KATO V2.0 | SOFA | Firmer seat option. Drawing done, Phil to get started, Allan to help with sewing. | Not assigned | - | - |
| RED | ||
QUAY | BAR STOOL | Sample received by GL. Next steps? | Not assigned | - | - |
| RED | ||
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HEIRLOOM CHR | DINING | Allan to complete the final pattern & AIR to KFT. Screen printed legs to have AW + SO finish by KFT supplier. Frank managing closely the colour match | AUTUMN | Mar 23 | Feb Qty: 26 |
| GREEN | ||
HERITAGE FIX TBL | DINING | FLOCK underway. AW and AO timber sourced. Colour staining to be redone with GL QC present. Balance of FLOCK to be done by Cecco ETA June/July. XMB sample- Edge treatment is not the waterfall end as designers wanted, but we can still make the tables like, DK won’t mind. Photography is different though and possibly upcoming other suppliers table. Legs all look different and not followed the drawings. Hand sanded finishes it looks. Second time sample hasn’t been to drawing. Thicker veneer top which is likely to crack with heat. | AUTUMN | Mar 23 | Feb 15 QTY: 5 |
| GREEN | ||
HERITAGE EXT. TBL | DINING | Some extension mech’s have arrived, prototyping to start in TU. Cecco was the chosen supplier for FLOCK and production. Push GL for extension mech this week, last week was not fruitful. Sampling starts next week on the extension mech. Ryan working on cleaning up Heirloom etc. Aim to start work on Heritage Ext. | WINTER | June 15 | April |
| RED | ||
TASMIN CHR | DINING | Colour samples not accepted. Frank managing the colour match process with Parrawood (new supplier) | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Mar |
| GREEN | ||
MAGNOLIA TBL | DINING | design stage TBA | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Mar |
| RED | ||
MAX 2 | SOFA | Project on pause. DK mentioned on Monday Jan 23 what the status was on this project. | Not assigned | - | - |
| RED | ||
ALAN’s Task List
Completed | To do | Priority Order | Start Date | End Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alinta | Adelaide TALL Headboard | Status TBA. Need to work on finer details for production | MED | |||
Tanya | Sculptural Sofa | Curved back rest, seat, new version with steel frame | HIGH | Ready next week | ||
Pearson | CNC machine | Magnolia Table | HIGH | |||
Jordan | Welders (John’s) | Bench (post electricians) | MED | |||
Sebastian | 1977 | John starting RHC. Allen to make the cover after Tanya’s backrest. | HIGH | This week after Organic backrest |