Design Team 14/11/22 Meeting Minutes
Date | 14th of November 2022 |
Attendees | @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)@Alinta Lim@dominic.harrison @zara fong @Lauren Eskin (Unlicensed) |
2. Project Updates:
@Alinta Lim & @dominic.harrison
Adelaide
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@dominic.harrisonPaint extra caps brown to replace caps broken while being veneered | Paint extra caps brown to replace the caps broken while being veneered |
@Alinta Lim to make modifications to the cast corner piece | @Alinta Lim tech pack done and sent to GL for final costing to be completed this week. |
Extrusion yet to arrive in TU | Order mold tooling this week when above task is complete |
DK review complete | Prototype full height bed head in TU to be completed w/e Nov 18th |
CAD for new frame for bedhead | Prototype bed frame only (without posts) & also the graduated panelled bedhead to get started |
Dune bedside table
Completed | To do |
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@Alinta Lim2 weeks for marble sample for of Dune top (4/11 latest expected?) | Issue with the gaps between the drawers, back to Jiashuin to fix and review again. @Alinta Lim to check timeline |
2 drawer sample being produced at Jiashiun, 30 - 35 days till completed (23/11 latest expected?) | Samples of both single & double drawer once done to be sent Turrella |
@Alinta Lim@Ned Volk (Unlicensed) to ask marketing if this should be released with the 4-poster bed, answer is yes, moving to Winter campaign instead of Post Autumn | @Alinta Lim testing criteria to be outlined, the height is over 500mm H, tip test is important due to 2 drawers and marble top supported by steel legs |
| @Alinta Lim Packaging review to be done specific to this item. GL to be consulted. |
Platelet occasional table
Completed | To do |
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| @dominic.harrison has found a mechanism & will now ask the supplier for samples and approx. ETA. |
| Material selection needs to be evaluated |
| @dominic.harrison to manage GL purchasing team to organize sample of gas strut. Please liaise with @zara fong on progress & outcome, this same mech could be used on the Sculptural Curve Sofa Table. |
| Manolo, @dominic.harrison and @Alinta Lim to re-define the project |
Poolside (floating chair)
Completed | To do |
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@dominic.harrison & @Alinta Lim to get DK feedback | @Alinta Lim to prototype chair with dacron and pinch seam |
@dominic.harrison completed action plan to move forward | Re-revisit and refine internal construction |
| @dominic.harrison to create retail options presentation for Poolside |
| @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) check if this item is still earmarked with Marketing for Post Winter campaign, if yes, to update marketing that the project will be on hold for 2 wks due to other priorities |
Cabana
Completed | To do |
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@dominic.harrison to order magnetic fasteners | @Alinta Lim to source carbon pole - has sent information to GL, GL are now sourcing, @Alinta Lim to follow up with Shiyang if this has been done. |
Phil to construct cushions, and Allan to upholster - Drain through system | DK happy with the foam thickness, running with this for the next few prototypes. |
Shade system to be constructed - @dominic.harrison - to order Soltis fabric | We have supply. |
@Dylan Dasey (Unlicensed)batylyne texteline en route for testing comparison, done | Sewing this week |
Hook size locked in | @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to discus with Marketing what the plan is for online, flock order plan and VM display. |
John to modify steel frame | @Alinta Lim and @dominic.harrison to prepare documentation for manufacturing, work in progress. |
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POS stands
Completed | To do |
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@dominic.harrison to chase up Zoe for final samples | Final sample is on the way by sea freight, for final approval |
| @dominic.harrison Need numbers for production. Still waiting for tracking update. |
| @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to find our the quantity needed for each store globally. Follow up with Damien/Emily. |
Bellaire Legs & Base (On Pause)
Completed | To do |
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New bed base frame and new legs have been tested at GL | Platform changes at GL for prototype |
| @dominic.harrison to manage GL on making retrofittable new legs for old base |
| @dominic.harrison to prototype edging solution |
| @dominic.harrison & @Ned Volk (Unlicensed) for possible Bellaire leg paint solution |
| @Dylan Dasey (Unlicensed) to CAD knock-in to allow for 2-3mm tolerance |
| @dominic.harrison to review tests |
Outdoor Dining Chair - Compactor
Completed | To do |
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Working on concepts and idea generation | CNC the seat, check the geometry @Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison working on it this week. |
Presenting ideas to DK 19/10 | Thailand to check minimum bend radius’s. Flag it to @Jason Newman (Unlicensed) incase machinery or R&D team to put it on their radar for development. |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) & Ryan Mcgoldrick
Heritage table
Completed | To do |
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Ryan to release CAD package to Thailand and GL | @Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) & Ryan to manufacture heritage marketing sample |
Thailand and GL to quote | Thailand not quoted for metal parts. We need a full quote & prototyped ASAP. @Tony (Unlicensed) pls advise who will follow this up. The Flock order dates will not be met or the Summer Sale campaign @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to flag this urgently to Marketing. GL to give timing on prototype & if sample will be sent to TU. |
| Stain matching for marketing sample |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) & Ryan to pay for boval steel fabrication, to be completed on the 7/11 | Ryan & Tony to speak with Accounts, partial payment was made. We need to a clear invoice with credit note applied. This can only be clarified by our Acc. Dept. |
johns to fabricate internal legs for table | Australian Timber supplier meeting this week to be postponed. Due to re-doing of existing top for the Tassie Shoot. |
| Modification to the design will mean we need to remove the steel inserts and reorientate to better align the legs. |
| Drawings & 3D need to be tied up so final proofs can be issued to factory. |
Tasman Chair (fixed heritage chair) (On Pause)
Completed | To do |
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Magnolia Chair
Completed | To do |
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Phil and Allan to create cushion and pattern. | Production pattern is 2-3 weeks away from being ready. Thailand is chasing for this detail too. |
Johns fabricating steel frames for samples | @Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) to redo the production tech drawings. Callout of key dimensions/radius. |
Phil to make marketing samples, likewise for sewing room | Thai team to share Glue data sheets & PU mix ratio & data sheet to be given by Parrawood. |
Stain trials to be completed | Test done by the Parrawood supplier failed when testing to British Standards, fail as to one of the joints. We need more detail of the construction/glue to identify the root cause for us to resolve the issue. |
refinish marketing chairs | Final resolve on upholstery was achieved for the marketing samples, just need to confirm process is approved by Allan/DK for production run. |
Investment & Heritage Chair
Completed | To do |
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| @Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) to begin background work and concepts |
Tasman (aka Magnolia) Table
Completed | To do |
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| Design completed
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MAX 2 (On Pause)
Completed | To do |
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| Start to create a handover doc |
Myco side table
Completed | To do |
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Samples have arrived at TU | @Ned Volk (Unlicensed) to chase up flock requirements. Idea is to launch with a sofa @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to discuss with Marketing on suitable campaign. Sample done. All timbers done & ready for shoot. |
| Made with solid timber top, BOM done a while ago. works out $100 cheaper than Apero Charles Wilson. Design difference being the Zaza column is like the Zaza Sofa leg. |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) & @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)
Aura Light
Completed | To do |
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At GL, to be reviewed by GL and then airfreighted to stores | Project completed. |
Aura Pendant light
Completed | To do |
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refine the ceiling mounting plate and share with with coffee | @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to share with Coffey the final selection for the mounting plate. Ongoing discussion with Coffey & Mina on this. |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) Started packaging design | Design is completed, now finalising drawings for sign-off |
Marketing team to request pieces for marketing samples. | Shoot is planned for Jan 2023, may include other lighting, so there is no specific schedule yet. |
Pallino Portable light
Completed | To do |
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to create packaging documentation and share with coffee | @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) now working on packaging test before sending to GL |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to issue samples (will be used for marketing samples) need to get marketing to select items | Samples for each colour to be AF to TU for deep etch. Flock items will be AF also. |
to ask Coffey for off tool prototype and timing for production pieces |
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Luna indoor barstool
Completed | To do |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to create engineering drawings (will have tooling) & complete costing ROI exercise for upholstered stool | 3 marketing samples of timber barstool produced by Secco. 1 to be sent for Deep Etch. |
3 marketing samples of timber barstool being produced Secco |
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Need flock requirements. Lead time is 2 months for 20-30 pcs. 3 months = 90 - 130pcs |
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to improve production qty | @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) ongoing discussion with supplier to improve production qty. |
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Aluminum task light
Completed | To do |
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designing packaging | Name to be given. |
to track manufacture of tooling | Tooling from the supplier is ongoing. @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to ask for their timeline on this. |
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Elevate desk (sit stand desk)
Completed | To do |
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Making prototype changes based on Manolo’s suggestions | @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to liaise with GL to create BOM and to source samples. Ongoing. CAD drawing shared with suppliers. |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) working on CAD to implement team feedback |
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Once CAD is complete, review cad and complete DFM |
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Manufacturing pack to be completed after team review |
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@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) to look into safety tech for jamming of body parts |
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@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) to work on leg iterations in cad |
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Helio Round & Straight Pendant
Completed | To do |
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to organize tooling to be paid | Waiting on the samples below before we can go further. |
| @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to organise tool prototype. First tooling received on the weekend, testing be done on the tool parts. |
| @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) & @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) to design packaging |
Eto Desk & accessories
Completed | To do |
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Tom Faraday to send light details | @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) & @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) to complete dfm for the eto lights |
Secco prototyping tabletop (1 month lead time) ETA = 11/11/22 | finished, not sent to GL yet. @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to follow up |
GL to manufacture sample rail for structural testing (to be completed by the 11/11) | Passed as expected, but stability could be improved. |
GL to sample of all parts not requiring molds for desk and accessories by 11/11 | Accessories for the supplier to make, this is not yet done. @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to follow-up. Costing and sample is required from them. |
| @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) to get Secco to price table top with qty’s, and then review BOM again. Top sampled so now we should be able to obtain a more accurate cost. |
@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) working on new equipment and prototyping area ready by the end of the week.
@Tanya Rechberger & @zara fong
Curve & Sculptural Sofa
Completed | To do |
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Met with DK to review concepts | @zara fong concepting “pebble curve”, Dylan is working on the steel version, other priorities taking his time at the moment, should be completed this week. Looking into 3d cutting capabilities. Zara needs to have Thailand support & what machine is needed. Could we invest in machines now at TU |
| @Tanya Rechberger working on V2 of the concept for “Curvy Jane”. Models done, design concept should be done this week for DK to review and approve. Aiming for Winter Sale 2023 not realistic to meet Post Winter Sale 2023. |
| @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to raise with Marketing the change in timeline. |
| Flexi arm for the backrest, once the frame is completed. Alan is helping with patterning this section. Aspiration to use Texaline - needing Allans support. Fabric under development with Sebastian that DK is happy with. |
| Table to be CNC’d this week. Discuss with GL the marble pricing & cut-out function. |
Outdoor Curve Sofa
Completed | To do |
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| On hold till indoor curve sofa concept has been presented to DK, to guide direction for outdoor curve sofa |
Quay Dining Chair
Completed | To do |
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| Create new golden sample. 3d scan current chair and frame in TU. Support needed to get this moving, @Tony (Unlicensed) can you please confirm if Lauren can help? |
| Use 3d scan to guide CAD for foam molding and steel |
Kato sofa
Completed | To do |
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| @Tanya Rechberger to prototype firmer seat option |
Jasper 20th Anniversary
Completed | To do |
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Phil manufactured 1st off premium firm foam | @zara fong concept stage for smart pockets, waiting for Allan availability |
Corner module dust cover being manufactured. To be upholstered if we have time | @Tanya Rechberger reiterating new component package ideas |
Jasper sample to be ran through optimizer | @Tanya Rechberger iterating premium firm, to test first iteration |
@zara fong completing design for smart light and confirming details for mold tooling | some complications, re-doing and @zara fong to follow up with the modification of the tool, or re-tool at the cost of the supplier |
| Corner module To be upholstered |
DK to review bolster flap | DK said no to progressing with this. |
| discussing with Damo 1/2/3 options with charging/light etc. This will be decided this week. |
| DK wants light on the timber curve sectional. Do we release the curve light with the straight light. @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to find out if the curve light will be released at the same time as the straight light? ETA for Anniversary is March 2023. |
New Armchair
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Dk likes the idea | @Tanya Rechberger and @Ned Volk (Unlicensed) to create PID |
Quay Barstool Bar Height
Completed | To do |
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| @Ned Volk (Unlicensed) @zara fong to complete PID. Arriving next week. |
| GL manufacturing samples, to be sea freighted |
| @zara fong and @Tanya Rechberger to asses the testing that GL have completed. Standards to be shared. |
Pillow
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@zara fong has created pattern | @zara fong to reiterate covers |
@zara fong to make Cover | @zara fong To complete testing for the pillow |
| @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) to find out when the Sleep Plus campaign. |
Other
Fleur Tub chair
Completed | To do |
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@Ned Volk (Unlicensed) chased up Cylindo, waiting on ecomm IT team |
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Desk Accessory
Completed | To do |
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GL making prototypes 2nd set. @Lauren Eskin (Unlicensed) to work with GL to iterate | Sample done, will be AF from GL. |
@Lauren Eskin (Unlicensed) to complete TU Prototype |
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MANOLO BOSSI - Project List
Outdoor Sofa
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| Current status is determining material selection for the panels. Researching options & pricing. To discuss with DK if we should revert to the original idea. |
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| Next step move to Prototype from Thailand @Tony (Unlicensed) to help arrange a demonstration to understand how the new machine works. |
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Outdoor Chair (Armchair + Side Chair)
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| Concept being rendered now, end of the week it will be ready for DK to review. Manolo to set-up a time with Ciara (EA). Material TBC eg fabric or bent wood. |
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Outdoor Table
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| Concept being rendered now, 3 shapes in mind with 2 sizes, eg soft edge square. Ceramic for outdoor and timber for indoor. Renders will be presented with the outdoor Chairs. Sebastian Nash to be consulted for fabric selection. |
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Occasional Chair
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| Next week the concept will be completed. Aim of this design is to pair with the table and chairs. Build out the range to include Barstool, Occasional Tables. |
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Table Lamps
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| On hold. |
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Sun Shade
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| Materials to be tested to understand if the design works or not. Would like to create a new idea with curtain mesh material |
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