Product Development and Project Management
Grain Stool
The Grain Stool by Australian designers Jack Flanagan and Callum Campbell. Constructed from solid recyclable aluminum, the dramatically thin seat and footrest are extremely light weight and solid timber legs. The Grain Stool is available in three different heights, with either a polished aluminum seat and footrest, or with a matte white or black powdercoat.
I worked with Jack Flanagan to commercialise his design, that has since been sold into several residential and commercial projects.
Photo credit: Marsha Golemac & Dan Hocking
Aluminium Casting Finish Options
Timber Leg Options
I ran reports on previous sales and used this to determine the finishes we would offer in the collection, and suggested quantities of various colours and finishes to keep in stock.
the process
Working with Australian designer Jack Flanagan, I commercialised the Grain Stool by considering assembly techniques and appropriate manufacturing processes to meet cost and lead time targets
3D design development, produced production drawings
Strategically sourced production partner
Managed relationship between designer, production and company
Cost control of all components
Initiated platform for sales team to cost and integrate into existing inventory system
achievements
Highly competitive cost targets achieved
Reduced lead times for supply by 3 weeks
Reduced warehousing costs by creating system allowing for flat-pack storage
Resolved all QC issues by negotiating design change without cost implications
Original process video creating first sand cast Grain Stool prototypes in bronze by Jack Flanagan
Video credits: Dan Flanagan