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 |
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@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.
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@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:
TO DO: Mina to further prototype connector parts Mina to generate production documentation to share with INFINITELUX
| TBD | N/A | N/A | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
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@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 | 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 | 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.
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | MOTORISED BED | SLEEP | TO DO: Questions to be answered:
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE |
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@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. |
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@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 | HOLD |
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@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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| Aug 3 | POST SPRING Qty: TBA | |
@Alinta Lim | GAZEBO | OUTDOOR | Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK | Not assigned | - | - | NEW |
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@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE | OUTDOOR | New cover sample completed. Leave it with KFT to try and manufacture |
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@Alinta Lim @dominic.harrison | PLATELETT TABLE | OUTDOOR | Adjustable height with manual turning mech. Material selection to be discussed with DK.
| POST WINTER | Aug 3 | Early May | HOLD |
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@dominic.harrison | Plateau Outdoor | OUTDOOR |
| SPRING | September 17th | 2331 | AMBER- 2 weeks late maximum |
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@Alinta Lim | ISSHO MARBLE OCC. TBL | CASE | Gloss or honed finished to be sampled with supplier when GL is back. Honed finish is DKs preference. Consider thinner finish on carrara than marquina. Legs in marble? | Not assigned | - | - |
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@Alinta Lim | ISSHO ASYMETRICAL DNG TBL | DINING | Redesign top shape, DK not happy with current form yet. DK suggested prototype using the builder from his house, Alinta has asked Michael, awaiting a response from builder. | Not assigned | - | - | NEW |
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@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 |
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@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 |
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@Alinta Lim | PLATEAU O DINING RANGE |
| Figure out name- that’s not extension table. Modular table? New bench size options approved by DK. Design folding leg for flock. CAD started. Daily care upkeep research- go over what Adam put together. Ensure DK is aware of the reapplication process. Do CAD updates Monday 31/07 (Alinta) to sample this week. New leg design concept included. Michele wants production for August 14th. |
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@Alinta Lim | SPEAKER BRACKET UNIVERSAL |
| Universal bracket after Adelaide Bed | Not assigned | Not assigned |
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@dominic.harrison | POS STANDS | Showroom VM only | DK has a new Myco table Assembly concept. Need to be finalised for US store openings end of 2023 |
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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@Sebastian | 1977 | SOFAS |
| Joiner option is currently universal joiner- comms sent to Admin. Working on product range expansion:
Magic joiners are not functioning without frame alterations, samples underway in case of future change. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April
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@Sebastian | MYCO | CASE |
| Potential to update Veneer in-line with new selected reference material as per Pearson sign off.Aug 9, 2023 |
| POST WINTER | 5th August | Mid May |
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@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 |
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@Sebastian | 1977 OUTDOOR SOFA | OUTDOOR |
| Drain through fabric outdoor version of sofa..
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@Sebastian | POOL FURNITURE | OUTDOOR |
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@Sebastian | ARC FLOOR LIGHT | LIGHTING |
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@sebastian | Outdoor Sofa |
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| Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo |
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@Sebastian | CORNER 1977 | SOFA |
| REDESIGN ENTIRE CORNER MODULE 1977 |
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@Sebastian | 1977 HIGH BACK range | sofa |
| New high back range. does not need to sit adjacent to existing range but good if it can. does NOT have to share same frame, but worth identifying if it can look good. it can be a completely separate module system, it could potentially share parts. |
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| Do IP for POOL and all other admin tasks. Deep etch requested |
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@Sebastian | Indoor Occasional Chair |
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| Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo. DK direct request to make a statement occasional chair. not enough in range. |
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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@zara fong | AURA | SOFA |
| WINTER | June 15 | Early April | COMPLETED | |
@zara fong | Aura Outdoor | OUTDOOR |
| SPRING/POST SPRING? | Sept 16 | AUG 21 (2335) - due to frame change and unexpected additional flock. | R&D | |
@zara fong | ARC TASK | LIGHTING |
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@zara fong | AURA 1900 DEEP | SOFA |
| asap? ETA FLOCK PRODUCTION 2335 |
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@zara fong | AURA CHAIR | Occasional Chair |
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@zara fong | COCOON SOFA | SOFA |
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@zara fong | QUAY BAR | BAR STOOL | Sample received by GL. Next steps?
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@Tanya Rechberger | KATO BED | BEDROOM | Concept to get started. Don’t have a brief yet. | Not assigned | - | - | RED | |
@Tanya Rechberger | KATO V2.0 | SOFA | New platform - waiting on Maianbar hosue? | Not assigned | - | - | RED | |
@Tanya Rechberger | AMARA CHAIR SOFT | DINING | DK completed in GL, need to follow through production
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@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. |
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@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. |
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DESIGNER | PROJECT | CATEGORY | Actioned | To do | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | CAMPAIGN DATE | FLOCK TARGET DATE | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | RELEASE STATUS |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | HEIRLOOM CHR | DINING |
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09/08/2023: Meeting had with Allen Tong and reviewed the issue, Allen said all chairs affected by this and it is related to the J retainer not being cut to length correctly and sewed correctly. Also provided Allen and others at KFT with a document that shows what legs are acceptable and what should be rejected. Worked with James Pudney to feedback issues to KFT. Allen will reach out to us if he needs support at all. Production starting on the chairs has begun on customer orders. Gam made some updates to the patterns including automotive closure. Still need to get patterns for TU and create the spare part for the J hook 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. Still no information provided. Die lines of chair packaging with marketing at the moment. Still with marketing. Ask Wichai to send a video of assembly process to gauge customer process. Still waiting. Assembly instructions- air freight chair sample from TH for Adam to create instructions. No update for approx one month on these requests- will ask Frank if someone else can assist. Emailed Wichai/Frank on 24/7. Have been asking for a month with no actions. |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) | HERITAGE FIX TBL | DINING |
| 09/08/2023: Project on hold until extension table released and potentiall after automatic version of extension table. 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 | HOLD |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | HERITAGE EXT. TBL | DINING |
| 09/08/2023: -GL waiting on Michele/Marian to communicate final flock order qty of chairs and tables, -Sheng at GL working on the metal design and other features like locking handle. -Leather strap sample ordered and due next Wednesday at GL. -Open issue tracker document updated with remaining work to be done. Project Issue Tracker Heritage Manual Extension Table.xlsx -Update e-mail sent to DK with powerpoint presentation. -Pricing received for Natural Oak finish on 08/08/2023 as Michele requested it on 07/08/2023. cost saving of near $500 on the walnut finish from design changes. 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 https://kingliving.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/design/ERrvBGfzlBJDil3fCIJPd9QBZ9EaxCrbES0Z6xqW-TDYpg?e=yzS1QI DK signed off on 90 degree timber veneer and on table mechanisms. Shengsheng sample is quite good- Ryan has seen in person and is happy with the products finish. Ryan would like to discuss light-weighting the insert component as well (narrower border and thinner ply considerations). (Consider changing to a leather loop handle rather than strap to give more leverage to shorter people.) Due to mechanism delays with new method, production for post spring would have had to start production this week for that. 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. Gas strut arrived, installed into table, not working as expected, test moving the mounting point of mech before considering changes to the track form. No changes have been considered for that yet. Telescopic gas strut is not working due to mount point issues. Moving on to coil spring concept testing now (this will reduce heavy fall on closing). Coil spring requiring mount plates to be made hope to test assembled unit Thursday 27/06. Also implementing linear damper to reduce crash sound when opening. Large one functions well! Need to find a smaller one for aesthetic reasons. Testing Shen’s two arm pivot method (plan B below- 2 pivot arm method (linkage method) didn’t work as planned, abandoning for now.)
Plan A for pop up- is telescopic gas strut (Failed). Plan B- linkage arms together with a normal gas strut. Failed Plan C- spiral spring concept. Working on now 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. Still waiting, but as product not resolved. Leg sample- all timber suppliers only want to make in unveneered solid timber (not plywood), Ryan will enquire about MDF veneered with steel through the leg as well as foam. Quote comparison for veneered solid timber awaiting to compare against Shengshen price breakdown once received. LeShu will sample up a veneered leg send to supplier 19/07 expect sample turnaround within a week. Foot detail- use a removable flat plate at the bottom with a rubber component glued on top and bottom. 6mm top and bottom plate. Investigate DKs long bolt solution post flock production. Manual version for flock- would be ready in approx 2 weeks to finalise, which would still be half way through Post Spring season unfortunately. Could do online only if we could photograph first. This might highlight any construction issues on a simpler form prior to automatic product release. Automatic table expected to be ready for release in 2 months- Ponti will make a timeline. Sign off on Manual Table planned for August 18th. Rotary dampeners unlikely to be ready for Flock and VIP stock orders (closing slam prevention) Linear dampeners (opening slam prevention) also difficult to achieve for flock and VIP stock. Will still try to make happen as best as possible. Light weighting of the butterfly is difficult but trying. (timber removal replaced by extra steel weight which attempting to do but not so simple. Locking handle - cheap and quick way to turnaround in 2 weeks. Finish of lever only- function is sorted. Testing plastic dip process 1/08. Packaging crate vs Cardboard- passed onto Tony D and James/Jason to mostly handle. Designer focus elsewhere. Compliance testing underway with James with extra sample orders. | SUMMER |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | TASMAN CHR/Magnolia chair- Name TBC | DINING |
| 09/08/2023: -GL waiting on Michele/Marian to communicate final flock order qty of chairs and tables. - Natural oak pricing recieved 09/08/2023 requested from Michele on 07/08/2023 Allan working on pattern improvements, good progress been made and should have a package ready on friday to send over to Pattern maker Chen on Friday., -New steel frame for chair made at GL and sent to supplier. Supplier provided updated manufacturing drawings and need to be reviewed. --- -Marian explained business will not order quick ship stock as no forecasting done on products. -Yabo completed Natural Oak samples in veneer and solid timber, Veneer colour/Gloss was acceptable. Solid timber sample looks to be low grade FAS so rejected. Yabo sample is almost finished, DK has approved with improvements to the seat inlay. Check in on recess for steel frame before the product ships. 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. Yabo sample arrived good for review - try to make seat pad Tuesday 1/8 in GL. Getting Chen up to speed on the frame and current pattern concept. Not gluing the foam to seat for now- using existing version. Will consider updates to timber frame for possible use later if the option is there. | POST SPRING | 4th November | 13th August |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick | MAGNOLIA TBL/Tasman Table - Name TBC | DINING |
| Yabo is sampling the Magnolia table. Sample arrived with wobble- supplier blaming steel frame. Going ahead with steel frame, as it’s a requirement for the product. Try to lightweight steel ASAP to reduce issues. This will influence leg construction. Samples with suppliers soon. DK has approved to go ahead with suppliers (change timber horizontal to steel tube). -Consider as an extension table down the track. | POST SPRING | 4th November | 13th August |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) | MAX 2 | SOFA |
| Project on pause. DK mentioned on Monday Jan 23 what the status was on this project. | Not assigned | - | - | not assigned |
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@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) | LIGHT TIMBER COLOUR OPTION/ Master stain update |
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| 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.
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| NEW SOFT FLEX ARM SOFA |
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| @Tanya Rechberger to call DK and confirm the project kick off with Ryan and Pearson, Pearson holiday starts next week. |
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| NEW- not started yet |
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