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Explore the intricate design process at Deadgood, a company dedicated to creating exceptional furniture. Through extensive research and collaboration with a diverse team of designers, they ensure every client’s vision is realized. The journey begins with understanding client needs and developing rough concepts, followed by crafting prototypes to test functionality. Once designs are finalized, they partner with manufacturers to bring ideas to life while addressing challenges such as logistics and client involvement. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at this creative process!
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GETTING CLIENTS • EXHIBITIONS • ARCHITECTS • CATALOGUES
DESIGNING PROCESS • A LOT OF RESEARCH IS MADE WHEN GIVEN A BRIEF E.G. PRICE FOR MATERIALS, SIMILAR PRODUCTS AND MARKET • ASWELL AS RESEARCH OF PRODUCT, DEADGOOD RESEARCHES THE COMPANY/CLIENT TO HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE CLIENT WANTS • USUALLY, HAVE A ROUGH IDEA OF WHAT THE FINAL PRODUCT MIGHT LOOK LIKE • WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING THE PRODUCT, DEADGOOD MAKES SURE THAT THE PRODUCT WILL LAST
WORKING WITH OTHER DESIGNERS • A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT DESIGNERS THAT HAVE WORKED WITH DEADGOOD • LIKE A BIG FAMILY! • BUT WHY WORK WITH THEM? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsnpC5nhWv4
CREATING PROTOTYPE • ALTHOUGH, MOST OF THE DESIGN PROCESS IS BEING MADE ON COMPUTER, THEY BUILD A PROTOTYPE TO MAKE SURE WHETHER THERE WILL BE ANY PROBLEMS LATER WITH THE FURNITURE. • ALL MEASUREMENTS AND ERGONOMICS DATA THEY COLLECT FROM SHOWROOM LIKE BARKER AND STONEHOUSE ONE. ALSO THEY CONTACT MANUFACTURER FOR ADVICE.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS • ONCE DESIGN IS FINALISED THEY GIVE IT TO MANUFACTURER • DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS CONSTRUCT DIFFERENT PARTS • VISIT THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE THEY CHOSE TO USE THEM • GO TO MANUFACTURER TO GET INSPIRATION
PROBLEMS • COMMUNICATION • BREAKAGES/TRANSPORT • CLIENTS TOO INVOLVED • WORKING GIRL CHAIR • MANCHESTER AIRPORT
HOW ARE THEIR PRODUCTS PRICED? • HOW IS THE FURNITURE PRICED? • WORKING GIRL STOOL • GETTING MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING • WHEN TAKING ON A PROJECT THEY HAVE TO LOOK AND THINK IS IT PROFITABLE FOR THEM?