DEVELOPMENT / 01Begin with an accurate product brief
Introduce the customer, use, dimensions, and the construction you want. Provide drawings that show external and internal features, not only a front photograph. Mark the details that must match a reference and those that can be developed. If the item has a special functional requirement, make it part of the initial discussion.
DEVELOPMENT / 02Approve the material before assuming the finish
Material character influences shape, surface, colour, feel, and construction. Discuss the actual proposed material and request a physical reference. Record the relevant identity, thickness, texture, and finish along with acceptable variation. Do not use a photograph or a broad word such as premium as the sole approval standard.
DEVELOPMENT / 03Connect construction to handling
Review seam positions, edge treatment, folds, lining, reinforcement, closures, and hardware as a complete system. Explain how the product is opened, worn, carried, attached, or stored. A change to a component can affect the surrounding construction. Keep the material and component references linked to the current drawing and sample revision.
DEVELOPMENT / 04Develop branding at the final scale
Discuss an impressed, raised, stitched, printed, or attached identity based on the proposed substrate and product. Define the logo dimensions, position, colour or tonal effect, and fine-detail priorities. Review a physical decorated sample because light, surface texture, and depth can change the appearance considerably compared with a digital logo file.
DEVELOPMENT / 05Build a useful approval and supply plan
Check dimensions, material, colour, construction, internal finish, hardware, branding, and packing. Record revisions with photographs and measured comments. Confirm quantity splits, development and setup, minimums, inspection, receiving date, and shipment arrangements in the proposal. Retain approved references and discuss any material or component changes before a repeat order.