Date | Week commencing : 21st August 2023 |
Project Updates:
GREEN : No more changes
AMBER: Possibility for changes
HOLD: Will more than likely change
BLUE : New Project
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | NOTES | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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FIREFLY - OUTDOOR LANTERN | OUTDOOR | MILESTONES: Brief - portable, charging, ip rated, fabric integration for softer feel. DK confirmed wants plug in charging. Tested base light vs column light- preference for base light but need to prove that taller 750mm range expansion will be possible down the track, using 3D print and higher lumens. Worked through construction solutions for assemblability - will model awaiting Coffey’s responses and quotation estimates. date DK meeting confirm charging near house rather than in garden space. Plug in charger. Wifi compatibility decided due lower cost, as well as fixed on/off switch with Pallino operation capabilities. Mina made a document with the pros and cons of KING App v white label app. Will show DK and get his opinion on whether to push forward. Received costs and tooling timelines for current design from INFINITELUX Meeting with DK and Michele today to review tooling costs, BOMs and lead times TO DO: Review sample parts received from INFINITELUX. Complete any production documentation to confirm our specifications | SUMMER |
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DIRECTORS CHAIR | OUTDOOR | MILESTONES: Production documentation shared with Shiyang Received complete BOM. Need to reduce cost to meet target. Also have BOM with stainless steel cross brace for strength if required. Extrusion tools complete Mina completed lounge chair, foot stool, countestool and barstool CAD; to be sampled at later stages. Strength tested sling at TU. 150KG for 1 month with no damaged seams. Fabric stretrched in some places. Engaged Richard at GL to help with sourcing comparable mesh for sling. Inejction moulded parts received Testing bending parts with external supplier before investing in new machine TO DO: Mina travelling to GL next week. Tracking these tasks this week and next week while there:
| POST SPRING - AU STORES ONLY |
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SWIVEL DINING CHAIR | DINING | MILESTONES: Target RRP $499 Target BOM $100 Received Seymour roto moulded shell tooling and part costs for reference. Mina completed seat hard foam prototype. DK sat in and approved. Confirmed backrest form with DK based on iterations Mina modelled. TO DO: Jordan making sample of backrest foam structure this week | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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PALLINO PORTABLE | LIGHTING | MILESTONES: Product launch complete TO DO: Awaiting feedback from Michele on colour specification for new anodised finishes Awaiting invoice from Infinitelux on 50pcs glass spare parts | WINTER |
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SPIA PENDANT | LIGHTING | MILESTONES: Final samples arrived in TU. Product development 100% complete TO DO: Awaiting completion of first PO. Will then update website lead time Aura sofa accessory - Name updated from Aura to SPIA | WINTER |
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ELEVATE DESK | HOME-OFFICE | MILESTONES: Received complete costing for entire desk Complete golden sample arrived and assembled at TU TO DO: Requested GL proceed with costing a veneered top version to reduce BOM Shared feedback document of minor issues with sample Shared new production documents with Shiyang for updates (oval extrusion, ZETR GPO etc.) | TBD | N/A | N/A |
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SOLAIR LIGHT - POCKET ACCESSORY WITH DIAL | LIGHTING | TO DO: Seen video of new off tool sample. Awaiting complete sample in each colour for final review and to use for photography. BOMs sent to pricing team. awaiting feedback. | TBD | N/A | N/A |
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HELIO PENDANT | LIGHTING | MILESTONES: DK meeting happened to review supplier complete samples. Would like Team Tarmac to develop modular version of this product. Mina and jordan explored range plan of all modular components. Mina developed straight universal connector to be used across modules. DK happy with solution. DK only concern is there are too many suspension cables. When we handover the production documents with the supplier we will ask if the suspension cables can be removable if not in use. Mina completed production documentation of modular components Concerns for this project:
TO DO: Share production documentation for modular components with INFINITELUX. Maybe wait until Firefly development is complete? | TBD | N/A | N/A |
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ETO DESK V2.0 | HOME-OFFICE | MILESTONES: Complete golden sample arrived and assembled at TU Tom Fereday reviewed golden sample at office. Haopy with all details. Would prefer to continue with solid timber top. New suppliers have come back with pricing approx 10% increase . on cheaper timbers, 17% saving on AW TO DO: Consideration of removing the 2 front charging ports altogether to save money. Tom happy to make this update if we choose to. May review top profile form based on if proceeding with solid timber or veneer. Requested GL proceed with costing a veneered top version to reduce BOM Awaiting CAPEX approval for injected parts and die cast update. | TBD | N/A | N/A |
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ETO TABLE LAMP | LIGHTING | MILESTONES: Review of first supplier feedback complete and shared with INFINITELUX. Tom Fereday and design team all reviewed. TO DO: Sample air freighted back to INFINITELUX. Awaiting updated sample. Awaiting BOM and landed costs. INFINITELUX not willing to share until the samples have been updated. | TBD - see above | N/A | N/A |
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ETO TASK LIGHT | LIGHTING | MILESTONES: Review of first supplier feedback complete and shared with INFINITELUX. Tom Fereday and design team all reviewed. TO DO: Sample air freighted back to INFINITELUX. Awaiting updated sample. Awaiting BOM and landed costs. INFINITELUX not willing to share until the samples have been updated. | TBD - see above | N/A | N/A |
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LUNA OUTDOOR BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL | OUTDOOR | MILESTONES: Charles approved mesh sample that was hand made by supplier. This mesh will be used on both Barstool and Counterstool. SAP and pricing entry complete for these two products TO DO: ETA of production tool. Flock production will start after this. | POST SPRING |
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LUNA UPHOLSTERED BARSTOOL + COUNTER STOOL | DINING | MILESTONES: 3D scan of dome sample complete. GL will use cut foam for production dome in the meantime New design registration has been completed and submitted TO DO: Shiyang discussing with foam moulding supplier if updated geometry can be implemented | POST WINTER |
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INDOOR DIRECTORS CHAIR | DINING | TO DO: Brief discussion was had, not beginning immediately until the outdoor is solved. DK would like a timber element included for warmth. Need to ideate and determine how to implement this. | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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MOTORISED BED | SLEEP | MILESTONES: Dylan shared options for integrating with the Connected App. Different levels of work involved. Asked to setup time to discuss with Jason and wider team to determine best option. TO DO: Questions to be answered:
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ELEMENT EXTENSION TABLE | OUTDOOR | TO DO: New concept. DK to approve concept/range plan. Waiting on Tanya looking over the brief. (Need to discuss with DK.) Note: design direction from DK is with a D end Extension mech DK would prefer to use Heritage version in outdoor form. | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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BAR CABINET | CASED GOODS | TO DO: Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first. It has been started, Priorities need to be defined. | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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HIGH-LOW FLOOR LIGHT | LIGHTING | TO DO: Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | STATUS | ||
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ADELAIDE | BEDROOM | Injection moulding completed. Veneering pricing underway. Veneering samples fading too fast compared to GL samples, Dylan finding out if issues. Alinta will follow up Dylan again for standards. Bed instructions are critical. Dom will do a back up video but possibly CS can handle the video. Packaging sent over. On hold for time being until design finalised again. Working on extending sizing rollout after flock. California King- not for US flock, but will be offered- GL for mattress, and other beds. SAP preparation underway. On hold for time being until design finalised again. Feasibility of corner has been proven, just working on producing it neatly. Top of bed technique, needs to be decided based of Cabana best solution. 8 weeks for spring production readiness. Inner frames- 35x20 tube was strong enough. Pins to connect the two frames together- need to test, Alinta to manage, trial this week. Alinta jump test completed- pass on to James to prove it. Mosquito net machine sewing tension still not right, pattern will need to be checked after tension issues solved. Frank organising new veneer sample frames x 2 (for pricing purposes) Tune bed head pattern. |
| June 15 | Early April. Qty: 15 pieces |
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DUNE | CASE | DK approved current leg design and low style (not in line with mattress height), Alinta will expand the range as necessary and work with JiaShun on further updates. (Draw mech etc) Attachment method redesign. Ask James about testing criteria. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April. Qty: 15 pieces |
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CABANA | OUTDOOR | Roof structure- redesign plan B solution underway, requires a cut out, laser welding not working, testing cold welding? Cold welding worked. Powder coat samples has been powder coated in a satin finish but doesn’t match GL so purchasing to keep trying to match GLs over time. Outdoor foam- James is okay for current use, James will follow up with a few long term questions with supplier. Headrest cushion done for shoot. Also need to solve this for production. - test new attachment method concept week of 31/07 Flock: Spoken to teams re flock components- ready to produce frames and foam week of 24/07, leaving in week of 31/07, could be pushed. Can make flock seats from 4 buns (of 10 buns) if not use indoor foam. 40 line items that aren’t sourced yet - band aid solution for flock in place for each. Sourcing pressure on Frank- know what to source for all except Bungee cord which Alinta will bring along. GL sourced components (knock-ins) Knock-ins in quotation with GL this week. 4 weeks away from airfreight minimum. Roof canopy fabric- ETA for Spanish fabric 01/08, possibly hold back canopy by 1 week if not doable to turn around in 1 week. Jigs still TBC, making flock without jigs. Discuss with DK if we put in stores without roof canopy or wait to meet roof canopy. Steel tube feels - see if it can be moved to a better position that’s more comfortable. Consider expanded mesh- later. | / | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | POST SPRING Qty: TBA |
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GAZEBO | OUTDOOR | Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK | Not assigned | - | - |
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GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE | OUTDOOR | New cover sample completed. Leave it with KFT to try and manufacture |
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PLATELETT TABLE | OUTDOOR | Adjustable height with manual turning mech. Material selection to be discussed with DK.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May |
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Plateau Outdoor | OUTDOOR |
| SPRING | September 17th | 2331 |
| AMBER- 2 weeks late maximum | ||
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. DK suggested prototype using the builder from his house, Alinta has asked Michael, awaiting a response from builder. | Not assigned | - | - |
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New organic 2.0 OCC. TBL | CASE | New base option to suit Organic Sofa by Zara Need to follow up Dom on updating. Make marble version. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April |
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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 |
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PLATEAU O DINING RANGE | Figure out name- that’s not extension table. Modular table? New bench size options approved by DK. Design folding leg for flock. CAD started. Daily care upkeep research- go over what Adam put together. Ensure DK is aware of the reapplication process. Do CAD updates Monday 31/07 (Alinta) to sample this week. New leg design concept included. Michele wants production for August 14th. | RED | |||||||
SPEAKER BRACKET UNIVERSAL | Universal bracket after Adelaide Bed | Not assigned | Not assigned | NEW | |||||
POS STANDS | Showroom VM only | Meeting with Marian, Kirst, Jason, Alinta Wednesday (16/08) to discuss timelines, requirements for Digital POS, GL production. Spoke to DK last monday (7/08) who approved initial CAD design/assembly method. Welding physical prototype in TU this week to test balance of base plates. Once completed, will handover CAD package for paper stands to GL. Current deadline is for new stores opening later this year (US). Digital POS may come after paper stands (Kirsty floated idea of Summer release, TBC). |
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Umbrella Stand covers | OUTDOOR | Aim to produce a physical prototype in TU ASAP for review with DK. Waiting for feedback from Michele on whether supplier can supply select parts only, or complete package of parts. Information needed to resolve assembly/design. Deadline for Spring was given by Michele this Monday (14/08). Production week cut-off for spring passed about 2 months ago. We will see what we can do…. | SPRING |
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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1977 | SOFAS | Joiner option is currently universal joiner- comms sent to Admin. Working on product range expansion:
Magic joiners are not functioning without frame alterations, samples underway in case of future change. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April |
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MYCO | CASE | Production finished, flock underway. Potential to update Veneer in-line with new selected reference material as per Pearson sign off. | POST WINTER | 5th August | Mid May |
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OUTDOOR C TABLE | OUTDOOR | Vague brief given to Sebastian by DK. Brief which will start with investigations, can Seb start with it in between other projects, Seb will set that meeting. On peripheral. | Unassigned | HOLD | |||||
1977 OUTDOOR SOFA | OUTDOOR | Drain through fabric outdoor version of sofa..
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POOL FURNITURE | OUTDOOR |
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ARC FLOOR LIGHT | LIGHTING |
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Outdoor Sofa | Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo | HOLD | |||||||
Indoor Occasional Chair | Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo | HOLD | |||||||
OTTOMAN | INDOOR | begin CAD of large and small Ottomans aim to prototype next week. large ottoman, convex shape to compliment seat. small ottoman to fit into “void” of corner, “free shipping.” | NEW | ||||||
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | To do | Actioned | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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AURA | SOFA |
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Aura Outdoor | OUTDOOR |
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| SPRING/POST SPRING? | Sept 16 | AUG 21 (2335) - due to frame change and unexpected additional flock. |
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AURA 1900 DEEP | SOFA |
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| asap? ETA FLOCK PRODUCTION 2335 |
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AURA CHAIR | Occasional Chair |
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COCOON SOFA | SOFA |
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ARC TASK | LIGHTING |
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QUAY BAR | BAR STOOL | Sample received by GL. Next steps?
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KATO BED | BEDROOM | Concept to get started. Don’t have a brief yet. | Not assigned | - | - |
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KATO V2.0 | SOFA | New platform - waiting on Maianbar hosue? | Not assigned | - | - |
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AMARA CHAIR SOFT | DINING | DK completed in GL, need to follow through production
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LUNA OCCASIONAL INDOOR CHAIR UPDATE | OCCASIONAL | Charles wants to update the comfort of the inside of the occasional chair, DK has approved the process start. Trying to get Charles to manage the prototyping process. Have found chair for using on sampling. Tanya Rechberger to bring up to design area. | |||||||
Super soft foam exploration | SOFA GENERAL | DK wants to explore using a super soft foam which is high density to replace dacron in some circumstances. Seen it at Cassina. The team found a foam to replace LT48, rejected because they didn’t understand the purpose of the foam, as a backup supplier. It wasn’t as good as LT48 so they rejected it. Perhaps they misunderstood the brief. Tanya to ask DK for more details. Tanya Rechberger discuss with Michele and DK re the designer and priority of DKs new sofa design. Also ask MD for foam sample from Italy if possible. | |||||||
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS | |
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HEIRLOOM CHR | DINING | 21/08/2023: NO updates from KFT yet on what DK is redesigning again. | Qty: 26 |
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HERITAGE FIX TBL | DINING | No Update | No campaign |
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HERITAGE EXT. TBL | DINING | 21/08/2023: Michele requested extra quick ship stock of 4x NO and 4x AW, have communicated to GL. Michele requested photos, provided a link to folder full of photo. | SUMMER |
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TASMAN CHR/Magnolia chair- Name TBC | DINING | 21/08/2023: Awaiting GL to confirm details of SGS in Shanghai and any extra test requried so we can complete the test sample request form and send the samples for compliance testing. | POST SPRING | 4th November | 21st November |
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MAGNOLIA TBL/Tasman Table - Name TBC | DINING | 21/08/2023: Awaiting GL to confirm details of SGS in Shanghai and any extra test requried so we can complete the test sample request form and send the samples for compliance testing. | POST SPRING | 4th November | 21st November |
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MAX 2 | SOFA | Project on pause. DK mentioned on Monday Jan 23 what the status was on this project. | Not assigned | - | - |
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LIGHT TIMBER COLOUR OPTION/ Master stain update | 21/08/2023: Pearson reviewd lots of samples at GL of NO from suppliers but most of them were rejected/failed so waiting on suppliers to make new samples. | |||||||||
NEW SOFT FLEX ARM SOFA | 21/08/2023: Still waiting to receive the brief from DK on this project. | NEW- not started yet | ||||||||
ALAN’s Task List
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