Services - REICHARD design

SERVICES

research

identifying needs out of user feedback
analysis of current state and comparison with target
creation of research report regarding current tendencies in design language and material selection
identifying innovative approaches, product improvements or alternative technologies

design

creation of holistic design concepts (mood boards, sketches)
drafting of variants regarding product features, material and workmanship
elaboration of the first approaches to a draft (presentation drawings with pre-selection of material, workmanship and manufacturing method)
proposition of color concepts

development

joint selection of draft variant
setting up development plan (requirement list, milestones, collaborations)
elaboration of the selected draft to first product specifications
mock-up building to clarify configuration/workmanship
detailed prototyping in coordination with later manufacturer (alternatively with own network of prototyping tailors and pattern makers)
commenting prototypes after checking and testing/validation of samples (BOM based)
setting up exact 2D product specifications for transfer to serial production
creation of inspection instructions
preparation of product graphics for QA/marketing/sales

engineering

development of load bearing textile connections (definition webbing construction, seam pattern, sewing yarn, bartacks)
ergonomic analysis and development of suitable solutions
analysis of the specific loading case and the kind of stressing > development of specific constructions
definition and development of test setups (based on official standards or particularly defined standards/requirements)

testing

creation of validation concepts with strong inclusion of final user
contentual support of prototype validations
coordination and supervision of technical testing with later manufacturer and/or collaborating testing institute (evaluation of test results, product improvement propositions)

consulting

product-specific innovation strategies
optimization strategies of existing products with regard to reduction of complexity/costs and regarding sustainibility
procuration to suppliers and manufacturers in Europe and Asia
support in certification projects

focus

REICHARD design offers consulting and execution of holistic product design and development projects. The focus is on textile applications/products and the goal is to find innovative and sustainable solutions. The service is offered to several business fields, e.g. Outdoor/Sports, Work Safety, Transportation Safety, Medical Industry, Stagecraft (theater, opera).

For more detailed info get in contact: info@reichard-design.ch

strategy

The best results and solutions can be created in teams and in an atmosphere of cooperation and communication. That means primarily the integration of your specific ideas and wishes as a partner in a joint briefing at the beginning and attunements on a regular basis during the whole process. To get excellent results we should find the solutions together. Additionally it is very important to involve the feedback and desires of later customers/users during the research phase and again in the validation stage to generate a successful product.

For questions and suggestions get in contact: info@reichard-design.ch

research

identifying needs out of user feedback

analysis of current state and comparison with target

creation of research report regarding current tendencies in design language and material selection

identifying innovative approaches, product improvements or alternative technologies

design

creation of holistic design concepts (mood boards, sketches)

drafting of variants regarding product features, material and workmanship

elaboration of the first approaches to a draft (presentation drawings with pre-selection of material, workmanship and manufacturing method)

proposition of color concepts

development

joint selection of draft variant

setting up development plan (requirement list, milestones, collaborations)

elaboration of the selected draft to first product specifications

mock-up building to clarify configuration/workmanship

detailed prototyping in coordination with later manufacturer (alternatively with own network of prototyping tailors and pattern makers)

commenting prototypes after checking and testing/validation of samples (BOM based)

setting up exact 2D product specifications for transfer to serial production

creation of inspection instructions

preparation of product graphics for QA/marketing/sales

engineering

development of load bearing textile connections (definition webbing construction, seam pattern, sewing yarn, bartacks)

ergonomic analysis and development of suitable solutions

analysis of the specific loading case and the kind of stressing > development of specific constructions

definition and development of test setups (based on official standards or particularly defined standards/requirements)

testing

creation of validation concepts with strong inclusion of final user

contentual support of prototype validations

coordination and supervision of technical testing with later manufacturer and/or collaborating testing institute (evaluation of test results, product improvement propositions)

consulting

product-specific innovation strategies

optimization strategies of existing products with regard to reduction of complexity/costs and regarding sustainibility

procuration to suppliers and manufacturers in Europe and Asia

support in certification projects