Design Team Meeting Minutes
12/02/2025
Week commencing : running list |
This is a running meeting minutes page. Previous versions of this page can be viewed in the top right corner - three dot button - page history. Notes before Sep 11, 2023 have been stored in a folder.
Project Updates:
GREEN : No more changes
AMBER: Possibility for changes
HOLD: Will more than likely change
BLUE : New Project
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@dominic.harrison | KingCinema Premier
| RECLINER | Jan 28, 2025 working on pattern improvements for saggy leather. Phil is making a new foam backrest component for Allan to try to cover concepts.
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@dominic.harrison | KingCinema Pro | RECLINER |
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@dominic.harrison | Plateau SOFA Outdoor
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@dominic.harrison | DIGITAL POS STANDS | Showroom VM only | Meeting with Marian, Kirsty, Jason, Alinta Wednesday (16/08) to discuss timelines, requirements for Digital POS, GL production. Still working on this, Dom to speak to Jack regarding the iPad ordering and testing process. Nov 8, 2023 Speak to Shiyang about concepts and locking mechanism for ipad. Prototype the concept here Mar 4, 2024 Adam Brief in, later. Reach out to Rodney for further guidance Aug 27, 2024 | ON HOLD |
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PROJECT | PROJECT HISTORY (TANYA) | ACTIVE TASKS (ALINTA) | RELEASE CAMPAIGN + DATE | FLOCK PRODUCTION TARGET |
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CERAMIC - TEAK TIMBER |
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CERAMIC - ‘PAPERBARK’ NEW TRAVERTINE |
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CERAMIC -WHITE MARBLE + RED MARBLE |
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OLIVE RANGE EXTENSIONS |
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ADELAIDE BED CHINA |
Can push away for 6 months (agreed by DK) Jun 18, 2024 | Add to China list (KFT struggling too much with veneering). |
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SPEAKER BRACKET UNIVERSAL | Work on reducing the tooling costs without reducing scope. Aug 6, 2024 Estimate tooling around 45,000 rmb. DK approved 22/01/25 |
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DELTA AND JASPER COAST TRANSFER TO KFT | Ben decided to let KFT start making Delta and Jasper Coast 24/10/24
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Non-Storage Storage Beds | DK wants to offer cheaper non-storage option on all our storage beds.
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UNDER BED LIGHTING KIT
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DUNE BEDSIDE TABLE/Case Goods |
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Trundle/Horizon Sofa bed | Feb 19, 2024 Had briefing chat with DK and Michele- target BOM $400 and 550 AUD. - currently within BOM targets V1 Prototype costings received - $489 AUD
Dom put together 3 options for DK, including trundle concept (with market disruptor upgrades), cheap finger slat option and Oscar upgrade (maybe not fall to Dom)- just for strategy conversation. Duplex = 170 euro vs Oscar mech = 114.85 euro. (DK doesn’t like anymore and too pricey). Sedac BQ EZ mech from local china supplier = 350 rmb or 650 rmb for mech + frame.
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@Sebastian | 1977 | SOFAS | CORNER 1977 Re-design and revision. CAD ongoing and will make sample from CAD estimate completed CAD: Sep 16, 2024 , afterward tooling and off tool sample Sep 20, 2024 KFT Busy for now, no updates until GL completes their part and passes back. Still awaiting the GL updates, needed to reach out to Sebastian to understand updates.
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Cost optimisation project, saving foam, metal, springs, fabric/pattern usage variation, magic joiner capability. - confirm the magic joiner functionality on the ground. | WINTER | June 15 | Early April
| Ideation prototyping design review supplier handover sampling | Current top priority |
@Sebastian | 1977 OUTDOOR SOFA | OUTDOOR |
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@Sebastian | 1978 HIGH BACK- range ex
| SOFA | Tilt and rocking mechs - ON HOLD - BUT STILL ON TABLE, mech seems flimsy, Seb to contact GL for an improved mechanism. (Contacted but awaiting reply from Shiyang so reaching out to Leo Xia instead and cc Shiyang). Oct 23, 2024 Add a veneered vacuum formed cover to make it look more beautiful later. Assess the KFT update to reverse engineer tilt and swivel frame. Remaking mech in KFT- New engineer working on reverse engineering the mech Jan 22, 2025 Understand what was done in Thailand on it- set a meeting if Kae doesn’t know.- Cover the base with Leather (DK idea). Leather High Back- with or without pinch seam trialing underway. - DK thinks Allan is only person who can do this. ON HOLD. Does DK still want it? HB square corner in CAD underway. Lower the priority on this. Try to do today Oct 30, 2024
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@Sebastian | Cast base1 x 1 metre COFFEE table and side table | OCCASIONAL | Cast concrete base- sample to be sent off to be prototyped Feb 12, 2025 Attachment method in CAD. | ONGOING |
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@Sebastian | LEATHER TOP DESK | Indoor case goods | Bankers desk with leather inlay. Concept in development- but later. Yes - in presentation files. Not top priority (lower cost desk). |
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@Sebastian | Book shelf |
| Working through a presentation of ideas. Seb set a meeting to go through it. Modular book shelf concept for business would be valuable over the break. | ON HOLD. |
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@Sebastian | Table lamp base | Lighting | Prototype arrived here, tipping issue investigated. Make 3 samples to reduce tipping. Worked out the base size with required weights- hope to be ready to produce in Feb. Organise the photography once we complete sample. No Cylindo yet as the smart lights don’t appear to be in Cylindo so base would be redundant. Still to add to Asana board in future. |
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@Sebastian | Myco Stone collection | Occasional side tables | Ready to produce. |
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@Sebastian | 1977 Pool floats with beads |
| Bean bag version - using fancy tricot. Emma making sample of inner liner, Sebastian will assess the bead options available for outdoor and if they are crushable for transport. Aug 15, 2024 - Ordered competitor bean bag for outdoor sofa to test, needs lots of beads. Jan 22, 2025 New prototypes underway at supplier now. Requested Feb 10, 2025 Frame stand base option- DK wants to explore once we recieve samples. |
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@Sebastian | 1977 Commercial |
| Khans request for contract specific 1977 modules.
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@Sebastian | Dog Bed |
| DK asked for one, Seb to update Tanya with mini brief when available. NOT WORKING ON YET_ Maybe transfer to Kim. | ON HOLD |
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@Sebastian | Compression version of 1977/1978 |
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PROJECT | CATEGORY | INACTIVE TASK / TANYA’S NOTES | TO DO | CAMPAIGN ASSIGNED | FLOCK TARGET DATE | Priority |
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Haven Sofa
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| In store review to do with Tanya. | DEC KFT | ETA 2413 | High |
AURA MODULAR | SOFA |
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AURA CHAIR 2 SEATER / 3 STR |
| Profile matches to Aura Modular. |
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Oasis launch Phase 2
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Oasis launch Phase 2
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Oasis bench
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Aura less deep
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Haven bed
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KingKube
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Firefly | Lantern |
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Riven
| CASE GOODS | Briefed from Chantelle to happen.
Try to finish Design CAD concepts by Oct 10, 2024
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Motorised bed
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| Winter sale - jasper online Flock Spring | TBD |
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Quay Armless Chair- Foam moulding for upholstered | DINING CHAIR |
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KFT ZAZA | SOFA |
| DK approved the Zaza in leather
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Removable of charge shelf | Product improvement |
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Dainelli Tall boy? | sourcing |
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MOTORISED BED IN NEO/ENCORE |
| Should we review sales first? DK confirmed he’s happy to pause on this and on twin bed. |
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Adelaide motorised bed |
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Frameless Motion Bed | BED |
| Checked with Michele, it would be a commercially viable project.
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@Ella | KING Sofa Bed | Sofa/Sofa Bed |
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Ella Sugo | US produced sofa bed mattress for US market- For Oscar/ReoG Sofa Bed | Sofa Bed Mattress | Put into production in Australia our existing Sofa bed mattress for the US market (huge tariff on Asian production.)
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Ella Sugo | Issho Lazy Susan - update to sit Above table | Dining |
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Ella? | Natural Fitness Mattress (SleepFit?) + all mattresses redesign
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@Ryan McGoldrick | HERITAGE AUTO EXTENSION TABLE (V2)
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@Ryan McGoldrick | TASMAN CHR V2
| DINING | Nov 28, 2024 Ryan has finished everything, product launches Autumn Sale with Magnolia Extension.
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@Ryan McGoldrick | MAGNOLIA EXTENSION TABLE
| DINING | Extension table-
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@Ryan McGoldrick | DELTA COAST BED
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@Ryan McGoldrick | Plug in Storage Side table
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| Aug 27, 2024 Team has not worked on the prototypes at all. Nov 28, 2024 I still think this is a valid project that should be worked on and would like to continue work on it. |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | Heirloom Dining Chair V2
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A slight update to the rear back of backrest form- 3D scan the form in KFT with and without covers- reach out to Frank Aug 8, 2024 Aug 27, 2024 Sebastian provided “3D Scans” from his phone which are unusable. Need to request KFT to arrange proper 3D scanning. Maybe when DK leaves (next week).- Protospace at UTS can help. Dec 12, 2024 Ryan to consider in new year the time towards modelling a backrest and how different it will look to current production. Speak with DK once we have something to show him. Jan 21, 2025 Ben said he was looking into foam moulding machines for KFT with Patrick and were visiting a supplier 2 weeks ago so not sure what is happening with this project, also asked KFT to arrange scanning but no updates on that. Scanning here? |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | DELTA COAST OUTDOOR
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Post winter- release. | SUMMER, not flocked- reasonable goal |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | JASPER COAST OUTDOOR
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Post winter- release. | SPRING- reasonable |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | ETO DESK V2.0
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@Ryan McGoldrick | ETO TABLE LAMP
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Jan 21, 2025 Samples arrived look good, need to create artwork for base of lamp
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@Ryan McGoldrick | ELEVATE DESK
| HOME-OFFICE | Jan 21, 2025 No update, when I get time I will work on it. But shiyang has not done anything I’ve asked him to do such as sourcing parts from taobao for testing. need a proper project manager and he is not assigning one. ON HOLD until Chinese R&D resources available. |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | Removing Butcher block construction |
| Jan 21, 2025 turns out glue they were using was not fibreglass reinforced as GL said it was and Cecco, so canned that. Now reverting to a more standard glue as GL purchasing unable to find any glue they in the whole of china… got another datasheet from Cecco, will review it and then approve golden sample production. |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | VM Heritage fabric table
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| Jan 21, 2025 Design updates made, DK approved asked for production and quotations from GL but not received anything back and that was 2 weeks ago. |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | Recycled Plastic Project |
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@Ryan McGoldrick | Qi2 Charger
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| Dec 12, 2024 ON HOLD - Cost to business of existing product line failures is >$275KAUD per year. Awaiting tanya/ben to approve proceeding with production and infinitelux. Jan 21, 2025 Got DK over the line with approval, no response from infinitelux yet, coffee said he would get back to me this week about it.
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@Ryan McGoldrick | Heritage Side Table |
| Nov 21, 2024 DK approved to put into production and test market, Tanya uncertain and requested some renders of other options. Ryan will explore in blender. Dec 5, 2024 no update will work on this early next year Jan 21, 2025 will do some concept renders for timber base this week. Talk to Chris Cooke.
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@Ryan McGoldrick | HERITAGE COFFEE DINING CONSOLE |
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Dec 5, 2024 have briefed Adam/Hussain Dec 12, 2024 Cad updates have been completed, Adam knows next steps. Jan 21, 2025 this should live with Adams project catch ups now. |
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Kim Stanek | NEW curved Arm Sofa Bed (Orlando)- HIGH | SOFA BED |
Prototype sample due next week Jan 24, 2025 SAMPLE ASAP: Next step would be to design new back rest part to be welded, foamed and covered by the team to asses this as a ‘final’ of the first prototype. Then revised prototype would be made to test all modifications before handing over to GL Sedac mechanism reviewed and currently at GL - Due to shortage of L mech no production was happening of Oscar frame, so review in situ is on pause until Shiyang can prioritise this. Nov 29, 2024 Still awaiting Oscar in production at GL. Still to do in future: need to resolve bottom cushion becoming stuck on open / close
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Kim Stanek | Amara as Bar/Counter stool/ | DINING | Nov 5, 2024 Using existing size with extended legs works brilliantly, explore bracing requirements while hopefully not reducing stackability for shipping Trade team want Bar height too, stackability not important for them Send a drawing package to prototype to Cecco Dec 3, 2024
Samples are completed by Cecco, being delivered to GL this week. They will trial the metal frame knock in as a first step, if this poses issue we will explore non stacking timber version
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Kim Stanek | Dining Table- round base/3- Medium | DINING | Tulip style signing table
Nov 29, 2024 Base concept confirmed and continue with. (Sand Cast Base Plate on the bottom) NDA sent to spinning company for quote, step file to follow New ideation methods as well as 450mm base prototype.
After- How to most effectively prototype? Ryan raised a good question of doubling up on tooling and production here, is this ready to send to GL and have frank / tommy engage/research suppliers based on the current design - knowing the construction method will change. Asana https://app.asana.com/0/1208970282221447/1208970770450988 Prioritise rendering and learning from spinning supplier.
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Kim Stanek | Arc Light for over 1977 HB/5 | LIGHT |
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Kim Stanek | Smaller Outdoor Umbrella | Outdoor | Process taken over from Michelle, (v briefly via tanya)
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Kim Stanek | Venus Table reintroduction/2 | CASED GOODS | Shiyang completed files with data, he will send back to Kim by Sep 27, 2024 for assessment before releasing to business. Kim find out leg construction. MDF is good for fumigation issues but is inherently weaker. Can the screws solve the issues for you? Work with Shiyang to advise when the product would ready for the business and we will let them know to expect and start NPI process. Nov 5, 2024
Old stock to be resolved before re-introduction- don't wait on resolve. Oak too yellow. Others may be usable, though will need rework to frame and leg, is this cost effective? - give to charity’s via People and Culture team. Other than that they are pretty much good to go. Tick off all NPI processes. Find a release date and go ahead. Awaiting Arsalan response. |
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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. Aug 10, 2023 Received costs and tooling timelines for current design from INFINITELUX Aug 14, 2023 Meeting with DK and Michele today to review tooling costs, BOMs and lead times Aug 21, 2023 Review sample parts received from INFINITELUX. Complete any production documentation to confirm our specifications. LED chips update to try to use the existing lenses from InfiniteLux range to save on tooling times and costs. Sep 11, 2023 Awaiting responses to questions from Coffey who has been unwell in hospital. Sep 18, 2023 Coffey has returned from hospital, suggesting 5 hours for use before recharging, we still feel 10 hours, with 8 at a minimum. The app if we have Flos quality with Casambi is $30 which is not feasible investigating the $2 option with Tuya. Sep 25, 2023 Coffey understands 10 hour battery brief- likely pushing ahead with Tuya App. Oct 16, 2023 Casambi and Tuya analysis by Coffey (Tuya tested by Mina on another light). Result- Use Tuya- cheaper and suitable. Oct 16, 2023 Ask Coffey what’s required to start process with Tuya- they manage whole thing. InfiniteLux also manages updates and communication on our behalf. 10K initial set up cost, $2k per year. $2 US per module. TO DO: Test new LED batch ideas when sent from Coffey- 2 different light options. Tall stem version would need to be prototyped first- but not preferred option. Preference is no tooling just use the lens they have in stock (after looking at the options)- only available for single size Meeting with Michele/DK, they have asked following:
Then come back together and meet with Michele who will be searching for competitor products in new year. Jan 15, 2024 Michele, sourced a suitable purchased light and Jordan thinks it might be InfiniteLuxe, has reached out to him to ask, Coffey responded, responding again to Michele with info collated from previous emails/meetings in response. sendMar 11, 2024 |
| SUMMER | Delayed- looking at mid Summer Sale currently | Delayed- looking at mid Summer Sale currently | Ideation Prototyping Design review Supplier handover Sampling Customer docs Showroom docs | AMBER |
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@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, counter stool 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 stretched in some places. Aug 4, 2023 Engaged Richard at GL to help with sourcing comparable mesh for sling. Aug 14, 2023 Injection moulded parts received Testing bending parts with external supplier before investing in new machine- better bend from latest supplier received. Aug 21, 2023 Sample covers made in basic KS fabric and texteline mesh- multiple have been made now. Aug 28, 2023 Mina at GL this week. Send DK update and questions for him to review. Sep 25, 2023 Received costings for mild steel cross (and SS) brace version and 5000 pc version. - Will show DK to confirm the Mild steel is still the directive then pass on to retail team and start conversation regarding how to manage supply and pricing. Oct 3, 2023 DK responded unexpectedly to the pricing for SS vs mild steel (no firm decision), we are still preparing for both solutions to be an option. Has provided some guidance re titanium option for premium chair. Sep 25, 2023 DK has clearly defined the differences between the 2 chair options. Standard and Pro version. King badge instead of large is universal, looking at large silk screen king for gifting purposes only. Oct 16, 2023 Sourced titanium parts. Oct 16, 2023after new bag sample DK wants a tighter fit- will resample this week and ensure it’s very easy to put chair into bag. Completed and easy to install. Oct 23, 2023 SS chair sample arrives in TU this week Mina to trial other knock-in solutions from DK. Nov 7, 2023 New middle cross bar knock-in pivoted to considering mild steel Zaza tube- need to make a new size centre pin if we use this tube. Consider metal pin solution with beautiful tolerancing.- Bushing solution to explore- no room for bushing. Assess the metal on metal powder coat chipping concerns and address. Oct 30, 2023 Foot knock-in updates included in this and cross sleeve knock-in solution, discuss with DK today Oct 30, 2023 Assess the chair with DK to go through the items. Nov 7, 2023 sample assembled, Mina to discuss bushing with GL team- so far not possible, rattling occurring but only when folded up. Decision still open for this depending on SS or MS. (DK leaning towards mild steel.) - Bushing not required. Mina machined teak arm inserts for DK’s Maianbar chairs in time for shoot Dec 4, 2023 Tool updates all completed, some changes after assembly line production were put through by Mina. Flock air freight orders made and sent to stores. TO DO:
Apr 2, 2024 Chasing Shiyang (Zoe left), awaiting answers on the stainless steel test, still no update on when it’s being received. No update until this test completed as all other tests (including higher grade Aluminium failed. Awaiting response from Shiyang. | POST SPRING - AU STORES ONLY | Nov 4, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | AMBER |
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@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. Sep 18, 2023 Jordan completed sample of backrest foam structure this week, pouring foam will happen this week. Give steel frame to welders- completed. Oct 16, 2023 Make soft shape from expanded foam (not sitting friendly but good for cover assessment and aesthetic check.) - Glue to steel week of Oct 9, 2023 Oct 16, 2023 no longer looking into vac forming or roto moulding, we will pivot to foam moulding with internal steel frame. CAD work on the steel frame completed- updates to 3mm thickness on the cross rails. Oct 23, 2023 Contact Shiyang to show current CAD model of chair in order to add pressure to him re tube bender in GL. Pressure has been applied, Shiyang is adding this chair to machine capability requirements. And reminded GL team to work on machine sourcing. TO DO: Nov 27, 2023
Advice from DK was rotomoulding for now- start on CAD and get quotations (do this later) and prototype the plastic. Do a rough BOM from Seymour chair BOM. Mar 19, 2024 Delay until after return.
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@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | SOLAIR LIGHT - POCKET ACCESSORY WITH DIAL | LIGHTING | MILESTONES: Jul 24, 2023 Seen video of new off tool sample. Awaiting complete sample in each colour for final review and to use for photography. Need to see physical sample before placing order- Coffey sent one in black only. Jun 19, 2023 BOMs sent to pricing team. awaiting feedback. No confirmation on it being a viable product.- Reminder to Michele and pricing team sent Oct 9, 2023 Sep 25, 2023 After approval from TU of physical samples Infinite Luxe ready for PO.- This was delayed due to issues with the sample joint hinge at bottom of light (hinge issue not a problem anymore- Coffey confirmed). Oct 3, 2023 Received the sample in black, everything approved apart from critical hinge at bottom which wasn’t strong enough- feedback provided to InfiniteLux was that it was a prototype issue using non machined parts and production is guaranteed. All other items of design completed. Jan 8, 2024 hinge functionality fixed and proven by supplier. TO DO: Feb 19, 2024 Confirm colours. Prototype Myco Bronze and White/salt colour coat with Coffey. Nov 13, 2023 First round failed, have sent physical swatch samples to help InfiniteLuxe match more closely. Still trying to colour match with powder coat at infinite lux- Air freighting to TU. Dec 18, 2023 NPI into SAP underway Once purchase order is placed (have invoice ready to pay), inform the business of production readiness PLANNED dates (InfinuteLux is often delayed). Oct 30, 2023 Pass on invoice to Jack and Michele to allow them to peruse the MOQ and go ahead with invoice (colour split variation decision can be later). Send over the white light and (bad version) of bronze powder coat version to Australia for our perusal. Check with Michele if Earth needs to be pursued further Feb 13, 2024 Colour conversation with Michele then pass on to Coffey. Feb 26, 2024 Awaiting Michele response. Check how they are on matching Earth colour. (Send Myco Bronze colour sample and chip if they don’t have yet.) | TBD | N/A | N/A | AMBER |
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@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. Aug 18, 2023 Mina completed production documentation of modular components Aug 25, 2023 Mina completed electrical specification for modular components
Concerns for this project:
TO DO: Share production documentation for modular components with INFINITELUX. Maybe wait until Firefly development is complete? Assess where Firefly is up to next week and consider sending. Find out if DK is okay with releasing non-modular before modular. Awaiting Coffey availability. Oct 16, 2023 Awaiting Coffey on costs breakdown so we talk to DK about options (none preferred yet) on weight reduction in order to push the fixed light project ahead. Oct 30, 2023 Straight costs are received, costs are high, but product is quality. Costs for material of extrusion, price is reasonable now we might save approx $1.30 if we reduce weight which wont reduce the whole cost dramatically. Plastic would introduce other issues and not save dramatically. (Aluminium tooling has already been completed.) Nov 6, 2023 Rounded light costs due next week, will pass on to Michele after receipt of these. Height adjustability: to confirm if adjustable height on this model. InfiniteLux has tested the 2x simple hand adjustable version, it is very smooth to operate and lines up just fine. We didn’t want to spend the money on the electric up down with multi points ($17k). So now do we utilise the hand operating up down or push ahead with single point and electric? Nov 27, 2023 Speak to Coffey about why one side kept catching and not working, and can we improve the ceiling box in any way? Nov 20, 2023 Sent the round light BOM costings (and operating video) to pricing, response came through. They thought it was doable. Received costs, pricing team has responded saying preference to reduce costs 15-20% on round forms. Mina will pressure Coffey for price reduction. Check with Coffey that the leveling issue from the sample is not due to our design, but rather a quality issue. - He confirmed it was due to our design and will continue to occur which rules out manual up -down mech for multiple join points, leaving only round with a single cable point. Price up the auto mech with single point for round only. - Jan 8, 2024 and have a conversation with DK and Michele about the viability of the product in the range and whether to continue. (Not for modular.) Up - down manual feature was a fail. Round light could have a motorised feature (up to single point), but we’re not sure on pricing- scour emails to try and find one. If we want to go ahead with Helio order as is, MOQ from supplier has been dropped to 200 pcs per size. Ask Michele, if we want to go ahead with fixed light version. (The manual mech was as good as it’s going to get.) including 17K for up down electrical version without guarantee it will function. Feb 26, 2024 -Need to have chat with DK about project validity without up-down feature. | TBD | N/A | N/A | HOLD |
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@Mina Bassilious (Unlicensed) @Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | INDOOR DIRECTORS CHAIR | DINING | TO DO: Brief discussion was had, not beginning immediately until the outdoor is solved. | ON HOLD | TBD | TBD | AMBER |
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@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | LUNA OCCASIONAL INDOOR CHAIR UPDATE | OCCASIONAL | MILESTONES: Oct 16, 2023 Mina sent to GL R&D team - SAMPLE complete. TO DO: Jan 15, 2024 GL sample sent to TU, Charles not quite happy Phil making some small changes and then need further approval. Apr 2, 2024 In queue with Phil still, Jordan will check in with him. |
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@Jordan Ruchalski (Unlicensed) | VERSA BED | Bedroom | To Do: Jan 29, 2024 Work with Hussain and Chantelle to get a mattress.
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