Simon Stack
UPHOLSTERY DESIGNER
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.
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
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
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
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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Simon Stack
UPHOLSTERY DESIGNER
