Design Team w/c 7/08/23 Meeting Minutes

Design Team w/c 7/08/23 Meeting Minutes

Date

Week commencing : 7th August 2023

Project Updates:

GREEN : No more changes  

AMBER: Possibility for changes 

HOLD: Will more than likely change

BLUE : New Project

 

DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

NOTES

CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED

CAMPAIGN DATE

FLOCK TARGET DATE

DEVELOPMENT

STATUS

RELEASE STATUS

DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

NOTES

CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED

CAMPAIGN DATE

FLOCK TARGET DATE

DEVELOPMENT

STATUS

RELEASE STATUS

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

FIREFLY - OUTDOOR LANTERN

OUTDOOR

MILESTONES:

Brief - portable, charging, ip rated, fabric integration for softer feel. DK confirmed wants plug in charging.

Tested base light vs column light- preference for base light but need to prove that taller 750mm range expansion will be possible down the track, using 3D print and higher lumens.

Jul 31, 2023 Worked through construction solutions for assemblability - will model awaiting Coffey’s responses and quotation estimates.

May 31, 2023 date DK meeting confirm charging near house rather than in garden space. Plug in charger.

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

Jul 18, 2023 Mina made a document with the pros and cons of KING App v white label app. Will show DK and get his opinion on whether to push forward.

 

TO DO:

Aug 3, 2023 Gathering tooling cost, bom cost and lead time estimates given info at this stage

With price estimate, go to pricing and DK to see if it’s a viable product that we go ahead with

 

SUMMER

Dec 23, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

AMBER

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

DIRECTORS CHAIR

OUTDOOR

MILESTONES:

Jun 13, 2023 Production documentation shared with Shiyang

Jul 23, 2023 Received complete BOM. Need to reduce cost to meet target. Also have BOM with stainless steel cross brace for strength if required.

Jul 21, 2023 Extrusion tools complete

Jul 14, 2023 Mina completed lounge chair, foot stool, countestool and barstool CAD; to be sampled at later stages.

Jul 19, 2023 Strength tested sling at TU. 150KG for 1 month with no damaged seams. Fabric stretrched in some places.

Miao has shared feedback on in-house production. Need to test prodcuction methods with external suppliers to determine which machines to purchase for GL. Need to produce other products on this machine to receive good ROI.

 

TO DO:

Aug 14, 2023 ETA injection tool parts

Aug 4, 2023 Engaged Richard at GL to help with sourcing comparable mesh for sling

 

POST SPRING - AU STORES ONLY

Nov 4, 2023

Aug 14, 2023

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

AMBER

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

SWIVEL DINING CHAIR

DINING

MILESTONES:

Target RRP $499

Target BOM $100

Jul 17, 2023 Received Seymour roto moulded shell tooling and part costs for reference.

Aug 7, 2023 Mina completed seat hard foam prototype. DK sat in and approved.

 

TO DO:

Mina to iterate on seat CAD forms to share with DK

Mina to prototype leg steel frame and plastic covers

 

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

NEW

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

PALLINO PORTABLE

LIGHTING

MILESTONES:

Product launch complete

 

TO DO:

Jun 19, 2023 Awaiting feedback from Michele on colour specification for new anodised finishes

Jul 24, 2023 Awaiting invoice from Infinitelux on 50pcs glass spare parts

 

WINTER

 

Jun 17, 2023

Feb 12, 2023

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

GREEN

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

SPIA PENDANT

LIGHTING

MILESTONES:

Final samples arrived in TU. Product development 100% complete

 

TO DO:

Awaiting completion of first PO. Will then update website lead time

Aura sofa accessory - Name updated from Aura to SPIA

 

WINTER

Jun 17, 2023

Feb 12, 2023

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

GREEN

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

ELEVATE DESK

HOME-OFFICE

MILESTONES:

Jul 19, 2023 Received complete costing for entire desk

Jul 18, 2023 Complete golden sample arrived and assembled at TU

 

TO DO:

Aug 4, 2023 Requested GL proceed with costing a veneered top version to reduce BOM

Aug 4, 2023 Shared feedback document of minor issues with sample

Aug 4, 2023 Shared new production documents with Shiyang for updates (oval extrusion, ZETR GPO etc.)

 

TBD

N/A

N/A

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

HOLD

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

SOLAIR LIGHT - POCKET ACCESSORY WITH DIAL

LIGHTING

TO DO:

Jul 24, 2023 Seen video of new off tool sample. Awaiting complete sample in each colour for final review and to use for photography.

Jun 19, 2023 BOMs sent to pricing team. awaiting feedback.

 

 

TBD

N/A

N/A

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

AMBER

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

HELIO PENDANT

LIGHTING

MILESTONES:

DK meeting happened to review supplier complete samples. Would like Team Tarmac to develop modular version of this product.

Mina and jordan explored range plan of all modular components.

Mina developed straight universal connector to be used across modules. DK happy with solution.

DK only concern is there are too many suspension cables. When we handover the production documents with the supplier we will ask if the suspension cables can be removable if not in use.

 

Other concerns for this project:

  1. Weight of large configurations may be too much for some ceilings?

  2. Will we need to design and develop a configurator website?

  3. How can an electrician position all of the mounting points on the ceiling for a custom configuration?

  4. Installation on slanted ceilings?

  5. Installation around other utilities in a ceiling?

 

TO DO:

Mina to further prototype connector parts

Mina to generate production documentation to share with INFINITELUX

 

TBD

N/A

N/A

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

HOLD

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

ETO DESK V2.0

HOME-OFFICE

MILESTONES:

Jul 18, 2023 Complete golden sample arrived and assembled at TU

Jul 25, 2023 Tom Fereday reviewed golden sample at office. Haopy with all details. Would prefer to continue with solid timber top.

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

 

TO DO:

Jul 25, 2023 Consideration of removing the 2 front charging ports altogether to save money. Tom happy to make this update if we choose to.

Jul 25, 2023 May review top profile form based on if proceeding with solid timber or veneer.

Aug 4, 2023 Requested GL proceed with costing a veneered top version to reduce BOM

Awaiting CAPEX approval for injected parts and die cast update.

 

TBD

N/A

N/A

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

HOLD

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

ETO TABLE LAMP

LIGHTING

MILESTONES:

May 16, 2023 Review of first supplier feedback complete and shared with INFINITELUX. Tom Fereday and design team all reviewed.

TO DO:

Jun 19, 2023 Sample air freighted back to INFINITELUX. Awaiting updated sample.

Jun 19, 2023 Awaiting BOM and landed costs. INFINITELUX not willing to share until the samples have been updated.

 

TBD - see above

N/A

N/A

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

HOLD

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

ETO TASK LIGHT

LIGHTING

MILESTONES:

May 16, 2023 Review of first supplier feedback complete and shared with INFINITELUX. Tom Fereday and design team all reviewed.

 

TO DO:

Jun 19, 2023 Sample air freighted back to INFINITELUX. Awaiting updated sample.

Jun 19, 2023 Awaiting BOM and landed costs. INFINITELUX not willing to share until the samples have been updated.

 

TBD - see above

N/A

N/A

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

HOLD

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

LUNA OUTDOOR BARSTOOL & COUNTER STOOL

OUTDOOR

MILESTONES:

Jul 3, 2023 Charles approved mesh sample that was hand made by supplier. This mesh will be used on both Barstool and Counterstool.

 

TO DO:

Jul 3, 2023 Awaiting completion of production tool.

Aug 20, 2023 ETA of production tool. Flock production will start after this.

Mina to follow up SAP and pricing entry for these two products.

 

POST SPRING

Nov 4, 2023

Aug 14, 2023

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

AMBER

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

LUNA UPHOLSTERED BARSTOOL + COUNTER STOOL

DINING

MILESTONES:

3D scan of dome model complete.

GL will use cut foam for production dome in the meantime

New design registration has been completed and submitted

 

TO DO:

Shiyang discussing with foam moulding supplier if updated geometry can be implemented

 

POST WINTER

Aug 5, 2023

May 14, 2023

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

GREEN

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

ELEMENT EXTENSION TABLE

OUTDOOR

TO DO:

New concept. DK to approve concept/range plan.

Waiting on Tanya looking over the brief. (Need to discuss with DK.)

Note: design direction from DK is with a D end

Extension mech DK would prefer to use Heritage version in outdoor form.

 

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

NEW

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

BAR CABINET

CASED GOODS

TO DO:

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

It has been started, Priorities need to be defined.

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

NEW

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

HIGH-LOW FLOOR LIGHT

LIGHTING

TO DO:

Commercialisation stage of this product to be considered with Michele first

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

NEW

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

INDOOR DIRECTORS CHAIR

DINING

TO DO:

Brief discussion was had, not beginning immediately until the outdoor is solved.

DK would like a timber element included for warmth. Need to ideate and determine how to implement this.

 

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

AMBER

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

MOTORISED BED

SLEEP

TO DO:

Questions to be answered:

  • check mattress with sheets (with and without person on it)

  • create a name for mattress (describe the mattress to Michele and she can help to kick start this process, I believe)

  • Create safety features (lie flat button must be held down?)

  • finalise and get sign off on locating of bed frame system

  • Remote upgrading process and aesthetics sign off

  • consider white label app integration, discuss with DK for agreement/costs

  • check over costs again

 

TBD

TBD

TBD

Ideation
Prototyping
Design review
Supplier handover
Sampling
Customer docs
Showroom docs

AMBER

 

 

 

DESIGNER

PROJECT

CATEGORY

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.

Frank organising new veneer sample frames x 2 (for pricing purposes)

Tune bed head pattern.

 

 

 

June 15

Early April.

Qty: 15 pieces

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

@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

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

HOLD

 

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

CABANA

OUTDOOR

Roof structure- redesign plan B solution underway, requires a cut out, laser welding not working, testing cold welding? Cold welding worked.

Powder coat samples has been powder coated in a satin finish but doesn’t match GL so purchasing to keep trying to match GLs over time.

Outdoor foam- James is okay for current use, James will follow up with a few long term questions with supplier.

Headrest cushion done for shoot. Also need to solve this for production. - test new attachment method concept week of 31/07

Flock:

Spoken to teams re flock components- ready to produce frames and foam week of 24/07, leaving in week of 31/07, could be pushed. Can make flock seats from 4 buns (of 10 buns) if not use indoor foam. 40 line items that aren’t sourced yet - band aid solution for flock in place for each. Sourcing pressure on Frank- know what to source for all except Bungee cord which Alinta will bring along. GL sourced components (knock-ins) Knock-ins in quotation with GL this week. 4 weeks away from airfreight minimum. Roof canopy fabric- ETA for Spanish fabric 01/08, possibly hold back canopy by 1 week if not doable to turn around in 1 week. Jigs still TBC, making flock without jigs. Discuss with DK if we put in stores without roof canopy or wait to meet roof canopy.

Steel tube feels - see if it can be moved to a better position that’s more comfortable. Consider expanded mesh- later.

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POST WINTER

 

Aug 3

POST SPRING

Qty: TBA

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

@Alinta Lim

GAZEBO

OUTDOOR

Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK

Not assigned

-

-

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

NEW

 

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE

OUTDOOR

New cover sample completed.

Leave it with KFT to try and manufacture

 

 

 

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

HOLD

 

@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

Ideation
prototyping
design review
supplier handover
sampling

HOLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@dominic.harrison

Plateau Outdoor

OUTDOOR