Design Team w/c 13/03/23 Meeting Minutes
Date | Week commencing : 13th March 2023 |
Attendees | @Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison @zara fong @Tanya Rechberger @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) @Michele DiBlasio (Unlicensed) |
Mtg Pending | @Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick @Sebastian |
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 |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | 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- check with Michelle? | Feb 10 | ETA April 17th | ready for shipment FLOCK production Final production completed | GREEN |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | AURA PENDANT | LIGHTING | ongoing | Final samples arrived in TU. Product development 100% complete. Package design finishing today- send to Coffey today, expectation 1-2 weeks until sample ready to send for review. 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. Testing the operation mech, Tarmac will ask Coffey on usability/lifecycle rating and if testing has been done. Also will discuss with Engineering, and do we have a warranty? If warnings on use need to work this out before packaging graphics. Costings received, awaiting Damien’s feedback. Will need to speak to Michele re lighting introduction process. | WINTER- air freight for flock would be required- and stock for immediate release? | Jun 15 | Production week 26th March | Ideation prototyping design review supplier handover sampling Customer/showroom documentation | GREEN |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | 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. Counter stool height on the way, CAD Work for counter stool is completed and sampling in process in GL. No update from Shiyang as yet. | AUTUMN | Mar 23 | ETA Mar 25 | Done Customer/showroom documentation Counter height in sampling | GREEN |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | ELEVATE | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Prototype in progress at GL. Components being sourced. Test criteria shared by Test Lab (MTS) GL to continue with prototyping. Welding frames in GL at the moment. Cecco top sample and costing underway, expected this week. Awaiting rest of product costing from GL. Xiangu making leg sample and costing it- to be completed this week. | SPRING | Sept 14 | early July | Ideation prototyping design review supplier handover sampling | RED |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | SOLAIR ALU POCKET Accessory (with shade/turn dial shape) | ACCESSORY | ongoing | Samples received from supplier for review - review sent and feedback received, they will implement updates, new sample 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. 2 weeks. Not suitable to add light colour update 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) Lead time on new sample with CNC’d parts - awaiting feedback. In terms of production readiness for flock is very much PO dependent. (PO is out of designs hands.) | WINTER- airfreight would be required. Product not completed yet. | - | - | Ideation prototyping design review supplier handover sampling | AMBER |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | HELIO PENDANT | LIGHTING | ongoing | Waiting on complete sample to sent to TU, this is currently held up by the mechanism R&D in China. Tarmac will assess the light components when in China. New risk- the raising mechanism needs to be designed by Infinite Lux- costing and timeline to be released and assessed. Deep Etch /lifestyle shoot has been scheduled. Tarmac will check with Michele to explain that the shoot must be moved. CGI is potentially an option but Kirsty to confirm - not required at this stage. Consider for Good design awards entry- risk of adjustable height mech not being completed on time. Can consider for late entry. | WINTER- airfreight required for flock most likely. | June 15 | N/A | Ideation prototyping design review supplier handover sampling | AMBER |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | ETO DESK V2.0 | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Components still at sourcing and not sampled. This project is moving TOO SLOWLY for Mina. March 13th tooled part to be received. (already delayed again) We are thinking it is best to launch with all accessories. So push out to WINTER campaign. Solid timber components (laptop stand, monitor stand and round tray) due in 8th March. Accessories completed without staining will stain and send to GL. | paused | June 15 | early April | RED | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | ETO TBL LAMP | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Waiting on complete sample - not urgent | paused- see above | June 15 | early April | RED | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | ETO TASK LIGHT | HOME-OFF | ongoing | Waiting on complete sample
| paused- see above | June 15 | early April | RED | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | 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 | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | ARC TASK | LIGHTING | ongoing | Add-on for Zara’s Organic Sofa- sending files to Zara. A lot of above issues in this product too. | WINTER | June 15 | early April | RED | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | LUNA MESH BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL | OUTDOOR |
| BAR STOOL: Sample reviewed by CW. 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. Hoping for product to review on Tarmac’s arrival in GL. Timing issues, getting closer to missing flock date if GL doesn’t apply some resources to this range. Mina will remind the team this week so they can be more likely to see sample on GL trip.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May | GREEN | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | LUNA UPH | BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL | ongoing | BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL: Tooling due 20th March. 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 | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | ELEMENT EXTENSION TBL | OUTDOOR | Ongoing | 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 spec sheet needed by the supplier. | Not assigned- paused. Need proper brief. |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | 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. |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | LIGHTING GALLERY | VM | stopped | 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 a project as company agreed to install into ceiling. | Not Assigned | - | - | RED | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | 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. Mina’s finished two CAD models, review to DK this week. | POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May | RED | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | 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 | |
@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | 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 |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | CASED GOODS | CASED GOODS |
| Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first. |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | HIGH-LOW floor light | LIGHTING |
| Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first. | Prioritised |
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE |
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@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | ADELAIDE | BEDROOM |
| Proceeding- die casting underway, not worried. Some unusual proceedings with tooling, will have to wait and see. Injection moulding (family tooling) due 2314 production week. 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.- on list Pricing is too high for veneering, Alinta looking into GL veneering and powder coating. GL prototyped bed base, GL sending physical samples and patterns to TH- on route to Thailand. Allan done on Adelaide bed. Patterns shipped over. Bed instructions are critical. Packaging sent over. Thailand trips booked, will review pre flock trip for Dom if Thailand not ready. Alinta will travel for Flock. Knock-ins will be tooled in China, Jason approved. Working on extending sizing rollout after flock. Getting Futuro fabric in Thailand requires some work. Alinta to work on. Mosquito net fabric comes from GL, what processes are required to get it entered and fabric sent to TH? Alinta will meet with Yoshi and speak to Ji re BOM labour etc. California King is not ready for US suggest start out at the moment. | WINTER
| June 15 | Early April. Qty: 15 pieces | AMBER | |
@Alinta Lim | DUNE | CASE |
| Base/Leg design to be resolved. Work on new leg concepts over the next few weeks. Alinta will consider the Dune heights in line with the mattresses. Alinta talk to DK about bedside height importance. | WINTER
| June 15 | Early April. Qty: 15 pieces | RED | |
@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | CABANA | OUTDOOR |
| Working with Dylan on these samples. Still to design: - Corner caps shade system, sun lounge headrest covering system. Most finished this week. Carbon fiber for shade pole finishing issues is problematic, Alinta will discuss with DK and propose back up plans. Powder coat samples not yet received from Thailand- still awaiting TH on this. Alinta follow up with Ji. Extra design considerations:
| POST WINTER
| Aug 3 | Early May Qty: TBA | AMBER | |
@Alinta Lim | GAZEBO | OUTDOOR |
| Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK | Not assigned | - | - | NEW | |
@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE | OUTDOOR |
| KFT to source the right tools for manufacture, otherwise this needs to be sourced by GL. Awaiting feedback from Michele on Indo supplier questions. 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 | |
@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | PLATELETT TABLE | OUTDOOR |
| Adjustable height with manual turning mech. Material selection to be discussed with DK.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May | AMBER | |
@Alinta Lim | DIRECTOR CHAIR | OUTDOOR |
| Review with DK to understand his requirements on construction.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May | AMBER | |
@Alinta Lim | KATO | OUTDOOR |
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| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May | NEW | |
@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | FLOATING 1977 | OUTDOOR |
| No progress, progress on hold | SPRING | Sept 14 | Early June | RED | |
@Alinta Lim | 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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@Alinta Lim | ISSHO ASYMETRICAL DNG TBL | DINING |
| Redesign top shape, DK not happy with current form yet. Awaiting plans from Michael. | Not assigned | - | - | NEW | |
@dominic.harrison | New organic 2.0 OCC. TBL | CASE |
| New base option to suit Organic Sofa by Zara | WINTER | June 15 | Early April | RED | |
@Alinta Lim | 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 |
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@Sebastian | 1977 | SOFAS |
| Photoshoot samples to be made in TU. FLOCK + Production from KFT Revision to frame and specification of textile/colour offering in progress Foam bumper on the front is not enough- TR has advised SC to go back to 40mm frame back- overriding DK. (She needs to discuss.) Bolster shape testing this week. Ottoman early discussions with DK. SC will discuss with Seb Nash re teh | POST AUTUMN
| May 4 | Early April
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@Sebastian | MYCO | CASE |
| @Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) to share renders, drawing, BOM. To be released with 1977. Timelines will be forwarded to Tanya/Michele today. | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Early April | AMBER |
DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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@zara fong | 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 | |
@zara fong @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | 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 | |
@Tanya Rechberger | CURVE | SOFA |
| DK confirmed the design direction. This week focus is CAD. Early Feb John/Phil to prototype | WINTER | June 15 | Early April | RED | |
@Tanya Rechberger | 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 | |
@Tanya Rechberger | KATO BED | BEDROOM |
| Concept to get started | Not assigned | - | - | RED | |
@Tanya Rechberger | KATO V2.0 | SOFA |
| Firmer seat option. Drawing done, Phil to get started, Allan to help with sewing. | Not assigned | - | - | RED | |
@Tanya Rechberger | 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 |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | HEIRLOOM CHR | DINING |
| Flock had major issues, outlined in spreadsheet in discussions with Thailand. No update so far. If 8 more chairs are made for OP, use as this as the QC update guideline. R & P will follow up with Thailand. Need to get up to date CAD out of Thailand- with new June. Leg veneering exploring China and set up QC for GL team to check before shipping. Plastic injection moulding for legs has problems with the supplier working through, drawing finalised today and tooling start ASAP. Upholstery foam improvements, R & P will work through foam cut relief ideas with Thailand. Timber colour matching issues working through getting info out of GL to provide to match across the range. Ponti will send across some details of dimensions etc for the occasional chair to DK/Thai team
| AUTUMN | Mar 23 | Feb Qty: 26 | GREEN | |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | 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. Cecco has updated the sample due 10th March not even be 1800mm, but smaller. Will have to await the sample result. 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. Rework from XMB was not up to standard, the factory is unlikely to be able to produce these tables. Timber suppliers working on Leo to set up connections.
| AUTUMN | Mar 23 | Feb 15 QTY: 5 | GREEN | |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | 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. New mechs ordered, Chinese mech next week, 2 from Italy, 1 weeks. Ponti will assess any UZ home extension tables when in China if possible. Also design some mech concepts this week. | WINTER | June 15 | April | RED | |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | TASMIN CHR | DINING |
| Colour samples not accepted. Frank managing the colour match process with Parrawood (new supplier). Need to discuss with DK re the colour approval he signed off. Ryan will ask Ji what the DK sign off process was. New foam seat concept needs to be considered by team Ponti first. | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Mar | GREEN | |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | MAGNOLIA TBL | DINING |
| design stage TBA | POST AUTUMN | May 4 | Mar | RED | |
@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) | 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
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Alinta | Adelaide TALL Headboard | Status TBA. Need to work on finer details for production |
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Tanya | Sculptural Sofa | Curved back rest, seat, new version with steel frame |
| HIGH | Ready next week |
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Pearson | CNC machine | Magnolia Table |
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Jordan | Welders (John’s) | Bench (post electricians) |
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Sebastian | 1977 | John starting RHC. Allen to make the cover after Tanya’s backrest. |
| HIGH | This week after Organic backrest |
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