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Simon Stack

UPHOLSTERY      DESIGNER 

Simon Stack Upholstery Designer logo 4th Floor Design - NEXT, M&S, IKEA, MADE, Snug, Simba, SCS, DFS, Furniture Village, Westbridge Furniture Designs, Sofa Brands International
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About

About

With 25+ years experience within the upholstery industry, I've designed and led Design & Development departments for some of the largest UK upholstery manufacturers.  Designing and developing some of the best selling and most recognisable furniture for leading UK retailers.  I specialise in commercial design to deliver aspirational yet attainable furniture.  

I offer a full range of design and development services across the complete product evolution process; from initial concept through to final manufacture and retail.

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Design

Design

Having worked as Design Director and within senior management for much of my career,   I have a holistic approach to design, with a wealth of technical, manufacturing, market and commercial knowledge.  I have an adaptable creative style with a hands on and practical approach - focusing on the customers brief, brand and market position.  

 

+ Market Analysis, Positioning & Strategy

+ Commercial & Demographic Research 

+ Ideas & Concept Generation

+ Sketchwork

+ Product Rendering & CAD Modelling

+ Product Presentation Boards

+ Fabric, Colour & Material Selection

+ Product Range Curation

+ Exhibition, Merchandising, CGI & Photography Styling 

+ Asset Creation & Management

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Innovate

Innovate

Working at the forefront of upholstery design, innovation is at the heart of my approach to design - a key differential that adds value and uniqueness to products.  From component invention and signature detailing to responsible design and manufacturing, please contact me to see how I can add value to your next project.

+ Brand Development Support

+ ESG & Sustainability

+ Component & Concept Invention

+ Identifying & Applying Trends 

+ Supplier & Product Knowledge

+ Contemporary Techniques & Methods

+ Trade Show Visits, Analysis & Reports

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DEVELOP

Develop

I have extensive experience of managing projects and teams to effectively meet deadlines and take concept through to manufacture and retail.  Working closely with customers, creatives, development technicians and operations within a manufacturing environment, I can support to improve efficiency, processes, information flow, structure and communication within creative teams.

+ Project Planning & Management

+ Creation of Product Specifications

+ Information Flow, Systems & Work Methods

+ Product Introductions and Training 

+ Supplier Sourcing & Auditing

+ Workshop Best Practise & Processes

+ Collaboration with Development Teams

+ Product AI's & Support Documentation

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ENGINEER

Engineer

I have considerable technical experience to create, engineer and analyse products - essential for successful commercial design.  Working closely with customers, development technicians, suppliers and various manufacturing functions to generate, refine and revisit products to deliver the most efficient and compliant designs.

+ Design for Manufacture & Assembly

+ Product Costing & Analysis

+ Value Engineering

+ Regulatory Compliance

+ Product Evaluation and Problem Solving

+ Technical Drawings & Large Format Printing

+ CAD Engineering

+ 3D Printing

+ Ergonomic Excellence

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Contact

Contact

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Simon Stack

UPHOLSTERY      DESIGNER 

Simon Stack Upholstery Designer logo 4th Floor Design - NEXT, M&S, IKEA, MADE, Snug, Simba, SCS, DFS, Furniture Village, Westbridge Furniture Designs, Sofa Brands International

Email: simon@simonstack.com

Tel: 07939 255971

4th Floor Design

The Old Mill

CH7 5RH

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