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

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