Design Team w/c 26/06/23 Meeting Minutes

Date

Week commencing : 26th 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. 2 x colours picked out- she will reach out to anodising supplier to help figure out how to specify then get samples in to TU.

Stock will be late, should be confirmed how long the lead time before sale period starts. Delayed customer orders by 3 weeks, will confirm again with Coffey by 30/06.

Spare parts- Mina is awaiting costings from Coffey, packaging complete- once costings come in and SPN confirmed by GL, Hussain will help get them into SAP.

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.

Aura sofa accessory - needs a name update, Michele is working on it as Faro might be problematic.

Michele working on PO, customer purchase has already started. Still delayed, need to push this.

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.

Spare parts process underway with Hussain. Awaiting Yanqiu in R&D.

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 for Elevate is on it’s way to TU.

Cecco top sample received. Awaiting rest of product costing from GL. Xiangu leg sample also completed, awaiting costings from Xiangyu and JiaShun.

Consider sending Elevate top to new solid timber suppliers. Underway with Eto as a comparison. 10% increase approx. on cheaper timbers, 17% saving on AmWl.

Aesthetic design in solidworks for the leg sleeve is done, Mina 3D printed a leg sleeve, will install once sample arrives 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.

Costing is with Michele (still haven’t heard back), expect Coffey to complete Sample by 23/06- DIDN’T ARRIVE

Not suitable to add lighting 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 $200K, 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.

Spoke to Coffey re other app options, he had ideas and companies suggested, awaiting info from Coffey to email (still awaiting). 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 once we get feedback from pricing.

Costings arrived, sent to Michele, but still awaiting tooling (new off tool parts) but will let Michele/Damo know about initial costings. Haven’t heard back from Michele regarding this yet.

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.

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-

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. On a boat to TU.

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. - New suppliers have come back with pricing approx 10% increase . on cheaper timbers, 17% saving on AmWl.

Aluminium charger ring, feedback to supplier has been completed- no issues from supplier and Tom is happy. Samples in TU. Mina will rebuild on the new sample and then show TF again.

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-

Need costings from Coffey- expectation 30/06 to send to Michele so can update DK on costs.

Mina sent light samples back to 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. Need to send the lights abck to Coffey again to save time on re prototyping.

 

See above light.

paused- see above

June 15

early April

RED

 

 

 

 

 

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

LUNA MESH BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL

OUTDOOR

 

BAR STOOL: Sample reviewed by CW.

The new new sample looks more accurate, but awaiting CW to sit on the sample before starting tooling.

 

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

Two stools have been air freighted for photography.

 

Tooling lead time 40-45 days. Awaiting first batch quantities confirmation from Michele prior to confirming the lead time for first batch.

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.

Flock on the way to showrooms, Mina working on spare parts.

Mina to look at updating tooling to include the dome. Ask Shiyang to 3D scan the new seat with dome in it so that we can update the foam tooling mould. Shiyang finding a 3D scanning supplier.

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 Rechberger 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)

SWIVEL DINING CHAIR

DINING

ongoing

Initial prototype with timber back has been reviewed by DK - feedback was works well with ETO desk, need a more dining based version that can double as home office.

@Tanya Rechberger talk to DK re priority!

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

 

Documentation shared to Shiyang, tooling and BOM cost due from Shiyang 23/06. Cross brace costed in stainless and Aluminium.

BOM prelim arrived: missing some items need more info but looking close to 335RMB already. Awaiting GL feedback for more detail. Will ask if they have ideas on where to make savings.

Investigating in house production, Miao has responded on Mandrel bending machinery, Mina to get back to him enquiring on more machinery that would be involved for this to become a product in GL.

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.

Lounge chair solidworks completed and sent to Shiyang to sample after normal chair.

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.

A little bit of downtime while awaiting tooling completion.

Cheap mesh sample- Mina is currently testing the mesh with 150kg to test if stretch and seams are suitable.

Order the extrusion tooling after quotations returned. CAPEXs will need to be raised.

Mina modelled counter and Bar heights for form, will show DK and get his opinion before considering if he starts to resolve footrest yet or wait.

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.

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

Coffey has a lot of experience with outdoor lights, will get back to Jordan with feedback to his questions, will ask for response by 30/06.

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) Working on 3D samples for photo shoot. Explore more options for hiding surface texture for the shoot from 3D printer- no solve as yet.

For shoot- 1 lamp promised, up to 4 if possible. LEDs arrived, look good.

DK meeting confirm 31/05- charging near house rather than in garden space. Plug in charger.

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). Wifi compatibility decided due lower cost, as well as fixed on/off switch possibly with Pallino operation capabilities.

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 $200K, 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.

Spoke to Coffey re other app options 20/06 (Mina will ask), he had ideas and companies suggested, awaiting info from Coffey to email. Then we can go back to DK with 3 options, no brand, rebrand and Ingenuity.

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 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.

 

 

 

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- redesign plan B solution underway, requires a cut out, laser welding might work, but might not- awaiting Wichai. For photography, wont see that area so send any option.- still to solve for production.

Sun lounge frame Thailand is making sample for photoshoot. It’s a working prototype on one side. Almost production ready.

Cabana seat cushion reticulated seat insert completed cover sample to do this week. Still looks poor, working through it.

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.

@Alinta Lim will check with James P. about whether the TH outdoor foam is suitable. In progress- Gam couldn’t get all of the details as requested, Alinta to follow up James. for handover to purchasing. So far James is confident with flock production, James will follow follow up with a few long term questions with supplier.

Knock-ins will be tooled in China- Shiyang is okay on that. 2 of 3 confirmed and approved by Alinta. 3rd one is the roof cap. Photography will be 3D print.

Outer Frame design solved just production of frame, to be solved which has lot to do, Alinta involved in following up.

Roof fabric- Sort out the horizontal sewing issue. Finalised today 26/06.

Still awaiting confirmation from Seb N and DK to make a call on Cabana fabric.

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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- update 2.0 is waiting for 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

Plateau Outdoor

OUTDOOR

 

  • underway- GL 100 foam overlay

  • urgent is reticulated foam and mesh cover-dont need mesh cover as using dacron felt- Dom to check on hot glue with dacron.

  • teak timber coming from Thailand. Test the tiny screws to hold it all together. Need to check in with Wichai. Order online or try China as back up plan

  • Timber edge profile treatment tests- Dom has completed and will show DK. Coffee table inserts not removable due to swap over with ceramic and easy sanding for customer.

  • Shiyang to confirm Ceramic back up plan.

  • 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.

  • Also asked Angela to source the plastic springs in China as a back up plan. She asked for sample- still searching.

  • Foam is delayed - delay flock by 2 weeks minimum.

  • Timber slats and shelf construction- changing constantly.

  • Backrest sample complete- solved.

  • Seat cushion sample- completed by 27/06

  • Airfreight booking is underway.

  • Water ingress washers

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

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.

Joiner option is currently.

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.

Put the new TPU foot on the back burner for a couple of weeks, until the dust has settled as there is no time to work on it currently.

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.

  • Ordered in parts such as stainless springs and pulmaflex etc. on the way.- TURNED OUT THAT THIS DIDN”T GET ORDERED, purchasing didn’t place order for 4 weeks.

    • Flock components now been hopefully ordered- but Seb will follow up today again.

  • 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.

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

  • 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. use existing sheet metal with possibly a plastic strip between if required.

  • Update to aluminium rather than glavanised steel- prototype not completed as yet, awaiting the capacity of the factory.

  • once the parts all arrive into TH, Seb will go to TH to turn around product ASAP.

  • test the nail into aluminium tube.

 

 

 

 

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.

    • 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

    • Check the UV stability of the foam- ask supplier and test in house, will also follow up with James.

    • Sent to testing to get data on foam- Jane will send to James afterwards

    • Foam cutting new machines required

  • 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 - stainless steel sample ordered

  • 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

  • Hot dip/vs/powder coating. GL wants to powder coat due to non gal steel process issues. Awaiting price comparisons before confirming.

  • Pocket springs- can’t use stainless steel for springs, it doesn’t spring back. Consider a layer of water repellant non-woven over the pocket springs and getting costing for all foam option as well/

  • BOM assessment with Jane/Yanqiu as the costing has come back too high. Particularly coating, packaging, foam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@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 have not been sent from GL, PO issued today.

Production starting on the chairs today- sign off from DK was yesterday.

Gam made some updates to the patterns including automotive closure.

Requested packaging testing, awaiting feedback. Push again for ITSA test, drop tests have failed apparently but Ryan doesn’t have up to date information.

Die lines of chair packaging with marketing at the moment.

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

Assembly instructions- air freight chair sample from TH for Adam to create instructions.

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.

Shengsheng sample is quite good- but Ryan is awaiting more detailed feedback in the report before we can commit to the product for flock. Expect back 4/07.

Had some supplier (UZ) 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.

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

Motor addition has been put on hold, working on gas pop up lift sample. Ryan to work on the concept alongside Shen for fastest solution to be found. Shen working on samples, waiting 15 days for the telescopic gas strut option. Keep the table samples underway in the meantime due in 12-17/07. Need to look at the latch concept for the pop up catch concept.

Plan A for pop up- is telescopic gas strut (prefernce).

Plan B- linkage arms together with a normal gas strut.

Plan C- spiral spring concept.

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.

In GL- installation of mechanism - Ryan will start Shiyang on this. Ryan will speak to Shiyang about the learnings from the assembly of the Shengshen sample. Need BOM of the metal parts for internal and external production.

Leg sample- all timber suppliers only want to make in solid timber (not plywood), Ryan will enquire about MDF veneered with steel through the leg. Quote comparison for veneered solid timber awaiting to compare against Shengshen price breakdown once received.

 

POST SPRING

4th November

13th August

AMBER

 

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

TASMAN CHR

DINING

 

Yabo sample is underway, DK has approved with improvements to the seat inlay. GL to send a steel seat frame to Yabo.

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