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Cult Tower

 

Product Development & Project Management

Cult Tower

Working with Australian designer Adam Goodrum I managed the development of the Cult Tower, a precious table accessory including 2 candle holders and salt & pepper shakers designed to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Cult Design.

 
 
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Photo credit: Toko Design

Photo credit: Toko Design

The process

  • Working with Adam Goodrum who defined the vision and use of the table accessory, I generated an approximate budget and cost targets, production methods and finish options

  • Strategically sourced production partner, developed strong working relationship and acted as sole contact for all production communication

  • Completed all engineering drawings, modelling, technical specifications

  • Designed to suit most commonly available white candles from IKEA

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Achievements

  • Developed within very tight deadline over 3 months - sample to production

  • Negotiated competitive pricing with production partner, including packaging

  • Worked with Adam Goodrum and branding agency Toko Design on packaging

  • Set up QC parameters and refined supply chain of packaging to product to warehouse, successfully maintaining reliable quality

Photo credit: Mike Baker