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      Outdoorlabs specializes in delivering performance-driven products that accurately fulfill the client’s expectations. From price-point accurate volume product to top of the line 8000m down suits the client’s goal is always in mind. Visionary, market-driven product development can be tailored to meet individual project needs.

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      Design

      Design Services are driven from the client's brand and design briefs and are complete with the completion of the first Prototype Request Spec.

      Design

      Concept Drawings
      • conceptual sketches
      • detailed highlights
      • color way ideas
      • branding integration
      Color Palette
      • palette
      • color ways
      Visual Line List
      • SKU count
      • sketches
      • size ranges
      • key features
      • costing/ pricing
      Request Spec
      • all design details
      • costing targets
      • certification standards
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      Design & Prototype Development

      In addition to Design Services, the process continues through prototype development with the factory until it is approved.

      Design

      Concept Drawings
      • conceptual sketches
      • detailed highlights
      • color way ideas
      • branding integration
      Color Palette
      • palette
      • color ways
      Visual Line List
      • SKU count
      • sketches
      • size ranges
      • key features
      • costing/ pricing
      Request Spec
      • all design details
      • costing targets
      • certification standards

      Prototype Development

      Vendor Plan
      • production forecasts
      • factory selections
      • terms agreement
      • timeline compatibility
      Lab Dips
      • raw materials approved
      • raw material testing standards defined
      • color approved
      Field Testing
      • distribution of product
      • assimilation of feedback
      • implementation of improvements
      Approval
      • construction
      • fit - grade rules
      • color
      • raw materials
      • performance
      • certification (if needed)
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      Project Management

      Project Management assumes all responsibilities starting at conceptual line management and ending with production ready products.

      Concept

      Concept Brief
      • market evaluation
      • seasonal strategy
      • performance metrics
      • budget approval
      • financial targets
      Timeline
      • key approval 'gates'
      • feasibility approved
      Design Brief
      • design guidelines
      • color direction
      • implementation of improvements
      • target costing
      • raw material direction
      • technology platforms
      • approval metrics
      • certification criteri

      Design

      Concept Drawings
      • conceptual sketches
      • detailed highlights
      • color way ideas
      • branding integration
      Color Palette
      • palette
      • color ways
      Visual Line List
      • SKU count
      • sketches
      • size ranges
      • key features
      • costing/ pricing
      Request Spec
      • all design details
      • costing targets
      • certification standards

      Prototype Development

      Vendor Plan
      • production forecasts
      • factory selections
      • terms agreement
      • timeline compatibility
      Lab Dips
      • raw materials approved
      • raw material testing standards defined
      • color approved
      Field Testing
      • distribution of product
      • assimilation of feedback
      • implementation of improvements
      Approval
      • construction
      • fit - grade rules
      • color
      • raw materials
      • performance
      • certification (if needed)

      Commercialization

      Quality Assurance Spec
      • all design and color approved
      • packaging
      • size run approval
      • SKU numbers assigned
      • costing approved
      • QA procedure outlined
      Vendor Agreement
      • terms
      • QA methodology
      • timeline
      • pricing
      • shipping instructions