Design Team w/c 13/06/23 Meeting Minutes

Date

Week commencing : 13th June 2023

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

Actioned

To do

CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED

CAMPAIGN DATE

FLOCK TARGET DATE

DEVELOPMENT

STATUS

RELEASE STATUS

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

PALLINO PORTABLE

LIGHTING

ongoing

Tarmac will start prototyping new anodised colour options slowly. Colours driven by Michele.

Stock will be late, should be confirmed how long the lead time before sale period starts. Tarmac will let Michele know all stock lead times prior to sale start in order for showroom communication.

Spare parts- Mina will look into it and compare to other products ask Yoshi. Then enter spare part items into SAP. Push Yoshi on this.

No stock in GL, should be 35 days (original 45 day lead time) from manufacturing completion. Mina is trying to get confirmation on lead time for this production so that we can update Kitty on production lead time before start of new sale- Not launching product until stock arrives, planned for June/early July at this stage. This will impact the lead time.

Show at Managers meeting. Need to go find them, they are missing somewhere.

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.

 

POST AUTUMN

May 1st

Completed

ready for shipment
FLOCK production
Final production completed

GREEN

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

FARO PENDANT

LIGHTING

ongoing

Final samples arrived in TU. Product development 100% complete.

Package design completed. Follow up with Coffey.

Testing the operation mech, 5000 cycles usability. Put this information in product info sheets. Whole product warranty Mina check that it fits in with current warranty pendant system in King range. Mina will contact Coffey about whether they can commit to 2 years warranty for Aura as they do for Lume light. No guidelines from Coffey about specific use requirements for Aura. Mina will hand over warranty docs to Michele and James.

Aura plug in light create a new master item in system to make the future process simpler. Mina will communicate with Hussain on wiki updates once name confirmed and the process we will follow with timings.

100 pcs initial stock pieces and Michele to work together with Yoshi for purchase order. Flock still being worked out, but estimate for production quantities (possibly 2nd PO). After that hand over completely to Michele.

Decided to go with lead time storing in GL. Mina requested invoice for the PO from Coffey, once we pay they can start production.

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

 

Done, counter stool also available now. Will remove from task list.

Will airfreight just the one base frame for managers meeting.

AUTUMN

Mar 23

ETA Mar 25

Done
Customer/showroom documentation
Counter height in sampling
Ready for production

GREEN

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

ELEVATE

HOME-OFF

ongoing

Sample completed in GL (missing under desk storage components).

Cecco top sample received. Awaiting rest of product costing from GL.

Consider sending Elevate top to new solid timber suppliers.

Xiangu sample also completed, awaiting costings from Xiangyu and JiaShun.

@Tanya Rechberger Tanya to discuss with Shiyang re project management resource for desks.

Aesthetic design in solidworks for the leg sleeve is done, Mina will render the timber/black versions for us to assess. (Awaiting time for rendering.)

Once ordering process is refined, will put elevate samples on a boat to assess here in TU.

SUMMER- delayed by DK

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. Still no lead time info.

Only black 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. Still not shot.

Package design done- in sampling with supplier- @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) Approved packaging.

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 - this will cost $300K, Dylan need to discuss with SLT. Coffey also possibly has an option but with King App is preference. DK has requested that we don’t do the expensive option, possibly a King Lighting App only which is managed by someone else.

Mina and Jordan should start discussions with Infinite luxe and research other companies for price/feature comparisons to ensure we know what we’re talking about with Coffey. @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) will speak to Dylan about white label apps that we can possibly rebrand as well. Then we can go back to DK with 3 options, no brand, rebrand and Ingenuity.

In terms of production readiness for flock is very much PO dependent. Mina will push Yoshi to send purchase order once design is finalised.

Costings arrived, send to Michele, but still awaiting tooling (off tool parts) but will let Michele/Damo know about initial costings.

WINTER- even with airfreight will be late due to production lead time. Product sample not completed yet.

Push to Post Winter or beyond. Mina to confirm.

-

-

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

HELIO PENDANT

LIGHTING

ongoing

DK meeting happened, a lot of feedback from DK which has changed the course and brief.

Weight is important (consider plastic or reduce alu material). Mechanical vertical movement mech remote operation direction now (single ceiling point), Jordan will start the conversation with Coffey. App integration is dumbed down for cost purposes- see above (Solaire).

@jordan will did some work on the modular version to explain to DK the number of wires visible and complexity of electrician set up. Will render one version and send to DK. Idea is individual pendants that magnetise together but are powered separately (electrician joins in ceiling to use one switch on the wall). Need an end cap- put aside until gap in firefly timeline.

DELAYED

 

N/A

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

ETO DESK V2.0

HOME-OFF

ongoing

Timber accessories all samples complete.

Handful of adjustments with the team, Mina managing in a document.

TF discussion happened- he’s open to updates, with no1 request being solid timber top. Preferencing new top style. All is resting on pricing for the time being, if solid top can be accommodated then production almost ready. If veneer then will need resampling. Need pricing feedback first.

Aluminium charger ring, Mina is CNCing down to try and show production team that iit should be possible to achieve Toms dream.

New laptop stand design engineering drawing, ready to send to supplier to approve by sampling. Awaiting meeting booking by Michele (will follow her up).

paused

June 15

early April

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

ETO TBL LAMP

HOME-OFF

ongoing

Sample arrived, 95% sample, assessment by Tom required and Tanya talk to DK. Oak colour is wrong.

Update with Tom completed, Coffey will resample and answer questions. With Coffey.

paused- see above

June 15

early April

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

ETO TASK LIGHT

HOME-OFF

ongoing

Sample arrived, 95% sample, assessment by Tom required and Tanya talk to DK.- battery missing. Need to make it a non-tipping product after Tom assesses it. Oak colour is wrong.

Update with Tom completed, Coffey will resample and answer questions.

paused- see above

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. Making progress with no lead time yet. Mina follow up Shiyang and explain the lead time for sale. Tooling is one month minimum, which means sample needed ASAP. Tanya has followed up Shiyang for added pressure on supplier.

COUNTER STOOL: Shorter frame approved and will be incorporated into Timber stool, same base concept used for mesh stool.

POST WINTER!- Spring?

Aug 3

16th May

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

LUNA UPH

BARSTOOL

& COUNTER STOOL

ongoing

BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL:

Dome consideration to add to seat top. Cut dome in production for flock.

UK flock foam Shiyang thinks its suitable. We will let Shiyang approve.

Flock completed and photos have been approved.

For managers meeting we’ll show one with tall bar stool frame and one with counter height side by side.

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.
@tanya needs to discuss with DK.

Mina do concepts by next week to review. Set meeting to go through it Wednesday 26th April. Need to consider whether it’s important for next years outdoor release. Tanya to find out if we still want it as a priority for next year, then need to get Mina started on it slowly now.

Not assigned- paused. Need proper brief.

 

 

NEW

 

 

 

 

 

@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.

 

 

NEW

 

 

 

 

 

@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

 

Prototype had issues and it wasn’t great. Mina will make new steel prototype to verify the comfort and folding mechanism. Asked Engineers, theoretically they said need to keep hollow for mandrel bending, but can increase wall thickness if required (tool update). Or use similar wall thickness tube for mandrel bending. Also- for seat side aluminium, under too much stress so make an oval form for strength, if still not strong then change the cross brace component to stainless steel for increased strength.

Mina will ask GL to give ball park quotation on both versions (stainless cross frame and aluminum thicker wall frame).

Sling cover sample 1 completed. Highlighted comfort issues in frame form. Zipper was used need to test strength, also fabric stretched. Highlighting that we need stronger batylene, or layer up with stronger fabrics quilted.

Plan to go to prototype tooling ASAP (after 1 month extrusion tooling ready). This then needs to tested in press tools, with aluminium bounce back would expect issues, but minimal 2 weeks for tweaking. This is with press tool starting at same time as extrusion tooling.

Welding testing with off tool samples for aesthetics, strength and manufacturability after extrusion tool completed.

Even minimising the sling cover prototyping time (1 week) we are in early september for production start. Even if we start tooling after quoting immediately, we are still mid July for off tool components.

Need to work out using off tool components all the small mechs at this point as well.

Even if we buy off the shelf extrusion, we need to make 4 weeks for press tool + 2 weeks for tweaking.

Mina not interested in weeks of workshop time to make the photoshoot items which will not be useful for product release and will slow that down.

Coupling feature for the tension rods, Mina has designed a good concept, will speak to Alinta/Shiyang on moulding capabilities of it.

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) designing the middle pivot point feature- has designed 2 options, one is push fit risky as might not be rattle free and tight enough hold. The Screw fit concept is complex assembly and manufacturing process but tight once in position. We prefer press fit knock-in method.

Order the extrusion tooling after discussing with Engineers.

Mina will start quotation process for extrusion tooling today to try to speed up the tooling start time if we make no changes.

DK has emailed a new brief, need to catch up with him this week.

Unassigned as yet

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.

Brief update permanent outdoor version, so needs higher IP rating. DK confirmed wants outdoor charging station.

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) -speak to Coffey about creating an outdoor rated charging unit

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) Finish 3D print 30/05 and big goal to have a form idea which DK accepts by 2/06. Testing other quick texture ideas in solidworks.

Test acrylic idea for DK 30/05, while having moulding options available.

DK meeting 31/05- charging near house rather than in garden space. Removable battery?

Start with smooth finish consider adding ribs/texture down the line. Make the shapes more mix and match between the sizes (squat and elongated).

Upmarket sound solution to incorporate in (ask Coffey). Plus bluetooth connectivity (turning on and off), as well as possibly incorporating solar.

 

Post spring

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

CASED GOODS

CASED GOODS

 

Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first.

Deprioritised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

HIGH-LOW floor light

LIGHTING

 

Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first.

DePrioritised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

Actioned

To do

CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED

CAMPAIGN DATE

FLOCK TARGET DATE

 

STATUS

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

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 completed, whole frame feasibility expected Tuesday 16/05.

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.

Mosquito net second attempt in TH still not right, not quite sure what issues were.

 

 

 

WINTER

 

June 15

Early April.

Qty: 15 pieces

AMBER

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

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

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

CABANA

OUTDOOR

 

Roof structure- redesigned- DK mild.

Sun lounge frame for GL - GL has CAD. Shiyang shows enthusiasm to get it done.

Cabana seat cushion reticulated seat with mesh cover (no glue) completed. DK liked it. Mesh cover seems a success so far. Hot glue to provide extra strength to hold. - costing before end of the week. Possibly high costs in the mesh, hot glue only is the back up plan but harder for the factory.

Powder coat samples arrived into TH. Gloss level wrong, ask Nan to take middle sample from GL (varying GL versions) get supplier to match. DK happy with a higher gloss level sample but Alinta will continue to push the TH team to get a GL match as well. Alinta to follow up Nan as only Jason/DK have seen.

@Alinta Lim will check with James P. about whether the TH outdoor foam is suitable. In progress.

Knock-ins will be tooled in China- Shiyang is okay on that. 2 of 3 confirmed and approved by Alinta.

Travel- Thailand. Maybe next week Alinta will know.

Frame design is happening with DK in TH.

Roof fabric- Alinta organised to have it airfreighted over for photoshoot.

 

 

 

POST WINTER

 

Aug 3

Early May

Qty: TBA

RED

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

GAZEBO

OUTDOOR

 

Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK

Not assigned

-

-

NEW

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE

OUTDOOR

 

Making cover with Allan, stainless steel chair has arrived and is surprisingly comfortable even without cover.

POST WINTER

Aug 3

Early May

Qty: TBA

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

PLATELETT TABLE

OUTDOOR

 

Adjustable height with manual turning mech. Material selection to be discussed with DK.

  • consider transferring to Mina. Tanya to talk to DK and Alinta.

POST WINTER

Aug 3

Early May

RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@dominic.harrison

KATO O/New name

OUTDOOR

 

  • underway- GL starting on as much as possible.

  • urgent is reticulated foam and mesh cover- sample received in GL - follow up on Shiyang- he’s hitting some issues.

  • timber composite samples through Allan and costings of existing parts and new tools.

  • testing samples of stainless steel pulmaflex springs and pulmaflex (purchasing for both).

  • Pocket springs Dom will start conversation with GL, stainless steel? and perforated non-woven cover. Test this week with new outdoor pocket spring fabric (Natuzzi). Fabric not arrived yet. @dominic.harrison follow up Shiyang

  • Also asked Angela to source the plastic springs in China as a back up plan. No response yet

  • Not enough outdoor foam here in TU for prototyping.

  • Timber slats and shelf construction- changing constantly.

SPRING

Aug 3

Early May

AMBER

 

 

 

 

 

@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

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

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

-

-

NEW

 

 

 

 

 

@dominic.harrison

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

SONOS ERA 100 BRACKET

 

 

A lot of emails regarding the naming. Nearly done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Alinta Lim

SPEAKER BRACKET UNIVERSAL

 

 

Universal bracket after Adelaide Bed

Not assigned

Not assigned

 

 

NEW

 

 

 

 

 


DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

Actioned

To do

CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED

CAMPAIGN DATE

FLOCK TARGET DATE

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

RELEASE STATUS

@Sebastian

1977

SOFAS

 

Magic joiners are not functioning without frame alterations, we think investigating velcro joiners is out because of DK. Ratchet foot cup/leg loop solution and the steel extra screwing into the frame underside.

Ordered rubber bands and leg velcro joiners for testing, hopefully one of these options works out as a temp flock solution at the very least. Currently the cup is underway but off the shelf solution is the priority. Stefan understands the issue on the legs lining up issue and he needs to play around with the CAD as we can’t open the newer files.

Live project tracker has been put together by Seb, Wichai needs to populate and then we will have access.

Working on product range expansion. White frame of chaise with arm due 3rd May. Urgently working on Accordian style love seat first. Still awaiting feedback from Frank.

  • Priority 5: Ottoman x 1- cover the first sample before proceeding with other design.

  • Priority 1: Curved Corner- sent over to TH already. With Wichai has begun but he bypassed the validation process with Sebastian. Seb will start a spreadsheet as emails isn’t working well.

  • Priority 3: 2 STR drawings without patterns send to TH already. Patterns when Allan has time.

  • Priority 2: Golden sample updates by Allan for cover reviews. Still awaiting production samples from TH

Design registration disclosure -sent with all products except the ottoman.

Cylindo: Hussain has everything from Seb and is on his plate.

Deep etched images- Seb has updated the deep etch drawing.

Future point- Liaise with James Pudney on load testing/quality.

WINTER

June 15

Early April

 

AMBER

@Sebastian

MYCO

CASE

 

Production finished, flock underway.

Spare parts should be completed, Seb will double check.

Will show at managers meeting. Seb to locate the tables.

Quality testing underway with James P.

POST WINTER

5th August

Mid May

AMBER

@Sebastian

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

 

 

 

 

@Sebastian

1977 OUTDOOR SOFA

OUTDOOR

 

Drain through fabric outdoor version of sofa.

  • Currently TH is set on Hot dip galvanising. Sample in TH.

  • Ordered in parts such as stainless springs and pulmaflex etc. on the way.

  • foot- drain through use the Jasper outdoor foot is most likely option.

  • Hot glue- requested prototype once components arrive. (Phil used solvent glue)

  • Start shared excel document to track prototyping.

  • Timber replacement still being considered, will start that this week.

  • netting- same as underneath Zaza O on the cover.

  • Confirm whether needlefelt is suitable under reticulated foam over pulmaflex

  • Dacronfelt- suitable for outdoor? Test with full team for Dacronfelt/needlefelt. Sebastian to look into how best to test this.

  • Reticulated foam came in - first test seat completed.

  • Fabric for photoshoot, 2x curved corners made in TU. Other covers and white frames made in TH, these white frames have been ordered, covers still need to be ordered.

  • Corner back- how to wrap the shape around in outdoor. Seb to check what the indoor solution was and if not good, consider plastic sheet, thicker or 0.8mm, non-gal sheet perhaps, or strips of sheet metal with steel tube underneath. Do a cost comparison with the factory.

 

 

 

 

AMBER

@Sebastian

POOL FURNITURE

OUTDOOR

 

  • Starting on pool furniture week 29/05/23

  • Range proposal put together.

  • Samples arrived in TU. Assessing the samples this week.

  • Seb not doing the round version. Michele will handle that.

 

 

 

 

 

@Sebastian

ARC FLOOR LIGHT

LIGHTING

 

  • Less mechanical version is more achievable and faster turnaround with Seb’s experiences.

  • Some renderings have been completed, (aim for 4 renders) will need to work on between 1977 emergencies.

  • From Tarmac: 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.

    Meeting with Sebastian occurred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor Sofa

 

 

Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indoor Occasional Chair

 

 

Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

Actioned

To do

CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED

CAMPAIGN DATE

FLOCK TARGET DATE

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

RELEASE STATUS

 

 

@zara fong

AURA

SOFA

 

  • Patent/design registration/awards

    • Asked Hussain to check with Good design awards to see how and when we need to give them the updated images.

    • Follow up with photoshoot when completed to share photos with good design award.

  • Assets & prelaunch prep

    • Cylindo, complete document to send off to team. Package is determined, - awaiting cylindo

    • Assembly instruction - awaiting grant

    • Assembly instruction - awaiting grant

    • Video for Assembly for drivers- for hussain to work on - awaiting

    • Product info sheet - with marketing now

    • Spare parts - instructed Hussain to add into wiki - awaiting

  • AURA design development for winter sale

    • Platform table bracket- ready to be sent

    • Managing and supporting GL on prototyping 1900 and 2500 size base - in progress may have to extended lead time. - PAUSE

    • Explore deeper base to fit the slug arm mainly for outdoor but require for indoor and outdoor - Try same shape but deep . Can discount brackets to start with. - PAUSE FOR INDOOR

    • Managing Create a retro fit version of mech mesh cover - add sleeve into SPL and then VM to order airfreight to install when tech do change over.

    • Managing GL and deciding on leather seams location- have a direction on the seam, need to discuss with Yuan and Chen. Still working on, try the second design.

    • Managing GL to conduct all testing SGS suggest for testing on AURA - Shiyang liaising with Win to find best testing for AURA

  • AURA near future design development

    • Explore slug arm to suit deeper setting then see if it can be fitted to current platform sizes

    • Get GL to trial stretchy fabric - add gusset to tempest sample, do base for it too.

    • Maybe refine flex back front, foam and pattern

    • AURA chair (indoor priority) - Knockins, storage/ All in one piece complementary occasional chair.

    • Larger ottoman - maybe storage/ maybe can be chair as well

    • light bracket- Zara will work on in China

  • AURA design development when we have time.

    • Trial shifting in the bracket on the backrest with steel wing. Test in GL, priority after/during (if possible) range extension.

WINTER

June 15

Early April

GREEN

 

 

@zara fong

Aura Outdoor

OUTDOOR

 

  • Do testing to proof drain through concept.

    • Can the reticulated foam curve for us.- Yes, but doesn't pinch- asking them to test gloves for hot gluing or contour cutting the foam. Zara testing 2 options at the moment, cut curve foam and wrapping singe layer over square cut foam like Zaza. Cheaper foam has been located, need James Pudney to check it (get Shiyang to follow up).

    • Drain through pocket spring - new sample to complete and test for 14/06.

    • Test if holes in pocket spring means water can drain through

    • Outdoor non waterproof Zippers cost same as water proof for now use waterproof for simplicity in the factory.

  • Tricot paneling - Need to solve tricot solution in base inside paneling.

  • Canopy add on

    • decided on aluminium material as the steel is much too heavy.

    • Fabric for canopy- same as cabana fabric. With Richard/Sebastian at the moment, using sunbrella for back up now.

  • Canopy mech - mech sample started, aluminium sample create 14/06. Still working out the galvanic corrosion issue between bolt and aluminium. Difficult to prototype in time.

  • Photoshoot sample on time is a red flag- we will try to get it but hard to guarantee. Best if Tanya can help work on a direct to shoot airfreight work around.

  • Pulmaflex test bent the frame, so trying 25x25. Due in 14/06. Shiyang thinks powder coat is cheaper than hot dipped.

  • Slug arm- test weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@zara fong

AURA FLOAT

FLOAT

PAUSE

  • Write brief for this project

  • Finding out a checklist of what the supplier requires

  • Design the AURA float.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@zara fong

ARC TASK

LIGHTING

ongoing

  • Prop light for photoshoot- half way through. (production readiness later.) - to be finish sanding and painting this week.

  • Start working out mounting for under sofa back

  • Start thinking about how the light components can fit into the arc

 

  •  

Unassigned

June 15

early April

RED

 

 

@zara fong

 

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?

Discuss with DK regarding the Quay Chair foam moulding already completed.

Not assigned

-

-

RED

 

 

@zara fong

QUAY BAR

BAR STOOL

 

Sample received by GL. Next steps?

  • Awaiting SGS Suggestions to conduct testing

Not assigned

-

-

RED

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger

@zara fong

CURVE

SOFA

 

DK confirmed the design direction.

Will transfer to Zara when she has time after Aura and Aura outdoor.

Update brief, post Milan- run past DK.

SUMMER?

26/12

24th September

AMBER

 

 

@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.

Enter new SAP code for Curve with light, and new smart pocket.

Changeover this week- go and check the lights.

AUTUMN

Mar 23

Jan

GREEN

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger

KATO BED

BEDROOM

 

Concept to get started. Don’t have a brief yet.

Not assigned

-

-

RED

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger

KATO V2.0

SOFA

 

Firmer seat design completed. Enter into SAP?

Not assigned

-

-

RED

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger

AMARA CHAIR SOFT

DINING

 

DK completed in GL, need to follow through production

  • Shiyang will send me the details of the attachment process how to achieve in store.

  • The seamline stitching, should we hide the seam to make it less problematic in production with wavy seat? Shiyang will check with patternmaker. Follow up Shiyang

  • airfreight in May for photoshoot?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger

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.

Shiyang searching for latest Luna indoor chair file to pass on to CW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger

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

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

HEIRLOOM CHR

DINING

 

Plastic injection moulding for legs underway- due in GL 7th May, 2 weeks for veneering. Due in Thailand 29th May. Have not shipped out yet, won’t ship out from GL until mid June. Shouldn’t negatively impact customer timelines. Plastic legs fit well, after welding jigs were corrected.

First production week in TH at the latest 2325- June 12th. Tight turnaround on production but after off tool leg test was successful, don’t anticipate issues. Ponti to communicate to Shiyang that can’t afford any more leg delays or GL will be the cause of further delay.

Production was meant to be starting this week in Thailand. Tanya to ask DK if it’s suitable for these orders at least.

Gam made some updates to the patterns including automotive closure.

Requested packaging testing, awaiting feedback.

Requested die lines for die lines in order to start packaging artwork, awaiting Wichai still.

DK sent a video of the product and some images, Ryan will try to Beta photoshop app for managers meeting.

AUTUMN

Mar 23

Feb

Qty: 26

RED

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

HERITAGE FIX TBL

DINING

 

Second and final Sample from UZ home underway, we pivoted them away from this priority over to extension table. Could possibly review the required updates on an ext. table. TBC closer to date.

 

 

POST SPRING

4th November

13th August

AMBER

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

HERITAGE EXT. TBL

DINING

 

GL Making sample now.

Working on multiple avenues at the moment, custom supplier parts and in house version. DK pushed for in house again, Shiyang has big concerns which have been communicated with DK. We will push ahead in any case and Cecco make a sample of timber components.

Working to tight timeline as updated by Team Ponti here 2023 PROJECT CALANDER Ryan&Pearson.xlsx

DK signed off on 90 degree timber veneer and on table mechanisms.

Ryan asked Shiyang to sign off on the butterfly mech with UZ 14/06

Had some supplier hiccups on timeline issues currently looking at 3-4 weeks late for UK, CA- 2-3 weeks late, VicQld 1-2 weeks late. Will assess again closer to the and do our best to claw time back.

Prototype time 6.5 weeks which has begun, quotation approved, approx $1000 higher than the fixed table. Payment for sample has been processed. UZ prototype expected due date is July 10-16th. June 24th is new sample date from speedy new Shanghai supplier, but we don’t have as much faith in this version. It’s a back up plan. They have signed NDA and agreement already.

UZ a bit disappointing but Shengshen is promising so far. The timber work is decent.

Ponti meeting with Tony D. as well to manage number of drivers for lift etc. Will ask Tony to pass onto his team members, they worked it out.

Starting on motor addition, purchasing at GL have ordered custom linear actuator for slide mech., rotational motor still in discussions.

Latest quotes from UZ home for manual extension table are walnut $2974 AUD and $2345 AUD for Congo/Smoked oak. Shangsheng is approx. $400 cheaper for walnut version.

Shiyang currently working on the gas strut/catch component for the nice to have feature. Nothing has happened, need to step back and have a blue sky brainstorming session.

In house installation of mechanism - Ryan will start Shiyang on this.

POST SPRING

4th November

13th August

AMBER

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

TASMAN CHR

DINING

 

Samples with suppliers soon, currently reviewing Yabo drawings, so far suitable. DK has approved with improvements to the seat inlay. GL to send a steel seat frame to Yabo. Work on the sample from Yabo in GL to improve cover once received.

Plan to have a seat insert manufactured in GL and assembled in Customers home. +/- 3mm tolerance on the chairs is achievable which will assist in this process. Aware it’s very risky and will be putting a lot of work into minimising risk in order to get max benefit.

SUMMER

May 4

Mar

AMBER

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

MAGNOLIA TBL

DINING

 

design stage TBA

Samples with suppliers soon. DK has approved to go ahead with suppliers (change timber horizontal to steel tube).

Details and drawing to work through, requote with steel.

-Consider as an extension table

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

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed)

LIGHT TIMBER COLOUR OPTION/ Master stain update

 

 

Trying to create King master colours across the board, as well as new lighter colour.

Pearson has ideas on using Ash instead of Red Oak across the board, it’s cheaper and more durable. Pearson will speak to GL team to get some sampling moving along. Cecco is remaking some samples, Oil based was used instead of water based, so needed to redo. Fingers crossed it will be faster this time (not 6 weeks like last time). Only Cecco currently looking at light timber option as they are our main solid timber supplier and they use the best water based finished.

Veneer sample master underway with one supplier currently. Pearson will follow up. GL purchasing team assisting with this to try to bring all finishes into line together to match colours better.

UZ samples underway to ensure timber finishes from them match.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW SOFT FLEX ARM SOFA

 

 

@Tanya Rechberger to call DK and confirm the project kick off with Ryan and Pearson, Pearson holiday starts next week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALAN’s Task List

 

Completed

To do

 

Priority Order

Start Date

End Date

 

Completed

To do

 

Priority Order

Start Date

End Date

Alinta

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tanya

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sebastian