Date

Week commencing : 14th August 2023

@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.

Aug 10, 2023 Received costs and tooling timelines for current design from INFINITELUX

TO DO:

Aug 14, 2023 Meeting with DK and Michele today to review tooling costs, BOMs and lead times.

SUMMER

Dec 23, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

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.

Aug 4, 2023 Engaged Richard at GL to help with sourcing comparable mesh for sling. DK sharing input on colour preferences for sling.

TO DO:

Aug 14, 2023 ETA injection tool parts

Aug 15, 2023 ETA Aluminium frame parts

Working on assembly with GL as parts are received this week.

POST SPRING - AU STORES ONLY

Nov 4, 2023

Aug 14, 2023

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.

Aug 10, 2023 Confirmed backrest form with DK based on iterations Mina modelled.

TO DO:

Aug 14, 2023 Leg steel frame and plastic covers almost complete

Aug 14, 2023 Jordan making sample of backrest foam structure this week

TBD

TBD

TBD

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

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

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

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

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:

Aug 14, 2023 Mina to further prototype connector parts

Aug 14, 2023 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

Aug 7, 2023 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:

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.

TBD

TBD

TBD

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

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.

TBD

TBD

TBD

AMBER

@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed)

@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed)

MOTORISED BED

SLEEP

MILESTONES:

Aug 11, 2023 Discussed viability of using Connected App with Dylan.

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)

• finalise and get sign off on joiner system to position bed frame

• check over costs again

TBD

TBD

TBD

AMBER

DESIGNER

@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

@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

@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

@Alinta Lim

GAZEBO

OUTDOOR

Scope stage, new project suggestion by DK

Not assigned

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NEW

@Alinta Lim

@dominic.harrison

GARDEN CHAIR + OLIVE TABLE

OUTDOOR

New cover sample completed.

Leave it with KFT to try and manufacture

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

HOLD

@dominic.harrison

Plateau Outdoor

OUTDOOR

• Timber Screws in KFT initially sourced through GL while purchasing searches for Thai version. Still waiting for update form KFT Purchasing.

• KFT - Jigs for timber - Images of first sample and assembly proccess received 14/08/23. Dom to send feedback and suggestions for drill guide before Thursday’s meeting.

• Ceramic shelf - GL - 6mm strength with bumpers. Sample 6mm 24/07 week- testing in progress week of 31/07. Sample completed, waiting test result from Shiyang

• Grip fabric - found production solution! Sample requested on 15/08 to be made this week with new rubber fabric, center mesh panel. If sample is successful - Backrest covers will be re-made and airfreighted to stores for FLOCK in time for changeover.

• Need to find alternate rubber fabric version for indoor use (current version is incredibly smelly - possibly the glue used for fabric lamination). Suitable for outdoor use, will air out. But not suitable for indoor.

• Need to ensure new rubber fabric is suitable for UK FR - Discussed with Sebastian Nash 15/08. No current flock is planned for UK, but will need to be resolved for that.

• Pocket springs: first round of SS pocket springs too expensive, Still searching for a viable coating solution, considering box spring coated after spring assembly, Dom will see if Alinta’s old springs with Phil.

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

• Changes to backrest confirmed with DK week (31/07). -30mm overall height change, more dome/curve.

• Shiyang received quotation for blow-mold plastic shell (to replace backrest internal steel frame). Will pass on quote shortly to show DK.

• Still waiting for quotation of folded HDPE sheet plastic internal frame (to replace backrest internal steel frame). Currently using existing supplier.

• Sample of platform frame with aluminum external frame completed this week (14/08). Shiyang to send feedback on strength/pricing shortly.

• Sample of expanded steel mesh platform frame still in process. Production team is discussing possibility of welding mesh in GL. Current sample being made by outside supplier who welds LUNA mesh chairs.

• Occasional table- produced in KFT- need to make a producible part ASAP in Thailand- consider a folding leg (with an L shape dog leg pivot point).

• Need to source expanded mesh in KFT (through purchasing)

• New backrest profiles as per DKs ideas, will run past him when he sees him. Was shown concepts week (31/07). DK Decided to keep current backrest, and put new headrest/armrest on hold.

SPRING

September 17th

2331

AMBER- 2 weeks late maximum

@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

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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

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.

RED

@Alinta Lim

SPEAKER BRACKET UNIVERSAL

Universal bracket after Adelaide Bed

Not assigned

Not assigned

NEW

@dominic.harrison

POS STANDS

Showroom VM only

Meeting with Marian, Kirst, Jason, Alinta Wednesday (16/08) to discuss timelines, requirements for Digital POS, GL production.

Spoke to DK last monday (7/08) who approved initial CAD design/assembly method.

Welding physical prototype in TU this week to test balance of base plates.

Once completed, will handover CAD package for paper stands to GL.

Current deadline is for new stores opening later this year (US).

Digital POS may come after paper stands (Kirsty floated idea of Summer release, TBC).

@dominic.harrison

Umbrella Stand covers

OUTDOOR

Aim to produce a physical prototype in TU ASAP for review with DK.

Waiting for feedback from Michele on whether supplier can supply select parts only, or complete package of parts. Information needed to resolve assembly/design.

Deadline for Spring was given by Michele this Monday (14/08). Production week cut-off for spring passed about 2 months ago.

We will see what we can do….

SPRING

NEW

@Sebastian

1977

SOFAS

Joiner option is currently universal joiner- comms sent to Admin.

Working on product range expansion:

• Priority Ottoman x 3 - To be designed and renders approved.

• Armrest

• new TPU foot tooling TBC

• New Knock in tooling TBC

Magic joiners are not functioning without frame alterations, samples underway in case of future change.

WINTER

June 15

Early April

GREEN

@Sebastian

MYCO

CASE

Production finished, flock underway.

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

GREEN

@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

HOLD

@Sebastian

1977 OUTDOOR SOFA

OUTDOOR

Drain through fabric outdoor version of sofa..

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

• Hot glue- trouble shooting TBC. Water based for Flock. (Phil used solvent glue)

• netting- same as underneath Zaza O / alternative mesh ordered.

• Confirmed- needlefelt replaced as per DK request. Using “fancy tricot”.

• Flock underway.

RED

@Sebastian

POOL FURNITURE

OUTDOOR

• Starting on pool furniture week 29/05/23

• Range proposal put together.

• Samples ibound to TU. Aug 2, 2023

• samples tested Aug 14, 2023 “Reef” good-email sent. approved (change to zip and fabric orientation) . Chaise testing to commence this week.

• Deep etch images taken.

• @james.pudney (Unlicensed) briefed to supply standards for bladder and Packaging.

@Sebastian

ARC FLOOR LIGHT

LIGHTING

• Some renderings have been completed,

• 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.

HOLD

Outdoor Sofa

Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo

HOLD

Indoor Occasional Chair

Pipeline projects, pitching ideas as per DK convo

HOLD

@Sebastian

OTTOMAN

INDOOR

begin CAD of large and small Ottomans Aug 15, 2023 aim to prototype next week.

large ottoman, convex shape to compliment seat.

small ottoman to fit into “void” of corner, “free shipping.”

NEW

DESIGNER

@zara fong

AURA

SOFA

• Changes after flock

  • Test removing seat dome if cover still fits well without wrinkles. On to do list

  • Testing the long flex back with the changed angle of backrest- DK likes angle and long back, need to make long back so can share current knock-ins though. - tested one making some alterations to it and then make another. Run the concept past James to ensure he doesn’t think we need to retest for strength.

• AURA near future design development

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

  • Larger ottoman - maybe storage

  • light bracket- pause

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WINTER

June 15

Early April

COMPLETED

@zara fong

Aura Outdoor

OUTDOOR

• Do testing to proof drain through concept.

  • Order an extra AuraO and get them to put in the weather and assess - will put R and D sample outside.

• Canopy add on

  • Trial DK laser cut mech idea this week - This concept works but requires a press tool for the texture and the user interface isn’t good.

  • Sample liqi’s idea - awaiting to arrive.

  • Fabric for canopy- same as cabana fabric. - Awaiting for canopy fabric to arrive to GL

• Canopy mech - stainless steel sample in testing, not perfect yet.

• BOM assessment with Jane/Yanqiu as the costing has come back too high. Particularly coating, packaging, foam. Start with revised BOM and go from there. - revise after size change.

• AL frame trial (dk request) - Jane getting cost comparison.

• tested shoal and pearl fabric on AURAO

• Golden sample completed

• Two mech sample arrived this week.

• Tested two new grip fabric - Sebastian N in china reviewed fabric, should be suitable but does smell.

SPRING/POST SPRING?

Sept 16
Production week (2330) - 6 pieces of flock per planned were completed.

AUG 21 (2335) - due to frame change and unexpected additional flock.

R&D

@zara fong

AURA 1900 DEEP

SOFA

• Resize and redo golden sample.

• Flock

• Awaiting confirmation of Name from Michele - decided on deep for base and float for arm. But unsure if she has confirmed with DK.

• Test grip fabric

• Golden sample made.

asap? ETA FLOCK PRODUCTION 2335

R&D

@zara fong

AURA CHAIR

Occasional Chair

• Concept - completed initial design for DK to review.

• Refine design.

• CAD internal frame

• Prototype

• DK reviewed and picked the slopped arm direction.

Not assigned

NEW

@zara fong

COCOON SOFA

SOFA

• Concept - refining concept. General direction, DK is happy with

Not assigned

NEW

@zara fong

ARC TASK

LIGHTING

• Aura Light- bracket concept is okay but too tight on the backrest- will retest with new backrest shape and then park until light is closer to finalised.

• Light concept is sent to DK, - DK is not keen on the shape

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PAUSED

PAUSED

@zara fong

QUAY BAR

BAR STOOL

Sample received by GL. Next steps?

• Awaiting SGS Suggestions to conduct testing.

Not assigned

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WAITING

@Tanya Rechberger

KATO BED

BEDROOM

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

Not assigned

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RED

@Tanya Rechberger

KATO V2.0

SOFA

New platform - waiting on Maianbar hosue?

Not assigned

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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.

@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

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

HEIRLOOM CHR

DINING

16/08/2023: Frank informs us DK is redesigning the chair again, awaiting updates from Frank or DK.

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.

Qty: 26

RED

@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

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

HERITAGE EXT. TBL

DINING

16/08/2023: Orders placed for timber components of tables. the Heritage table flock should be ready to ship by the 14^th of October. DK been updated on latest design details/changes on Monday.

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

AMBER

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed) @Ryan McGoldrick

TASMAN CHR/Magnolia chair- Name TBC

DINING

16/08/2023: PI received from supplier for the flock + compliance test Quantities, GL to action Tomorrow on thursday pay cycle. have requested they action today if possible. 60 day lead time so will ship later after extension table and not meet post spring start. Advised Michele and Marion of the 60 day lead time at the begining of last week. as initially was 90 days. GL purchasing negotiating price breaks on 500 unit orders as were unhappy with the received quoation for 500 unit price breaks. purchasing advised possible projected sales of 3000-5000 units per year so we are seeking higher price break discounts. Once received will provide updated

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

@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

@Pearson Bulmer (Unlicensed)

MAX 2

SOFA

Project on pause. DK mentioned on Monday Jan 23 what the status was on this project.

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@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.

NEW- not started yet

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