PROJECTS
WE ARE YOUR INNOVATION PARTNER
We take on your most complex challenges and pioneer innovative solutions resulting in a positive, lasting impact on your business.
KROSSKASE.
The Eco-Friendly Phone case for life on the Go.
The idea was to innovate on a regular phone case and turn it into a new style-savvy way to bring along essentials without the weight of a bag; the client was looking to find an eco-friendly and more efficient way to manufacture their product. They aimed to scale their business internationally, so finding the right partner in Asia was crucial for them. We worked along with our client for several months until we delivered a full collection made with 80% recycled materials.
Product Details:
PPM cord: strong and resistant to water damage, lightweight and durable
Brass: high-quality brass accents with a smooth finish
Anti-shock stable case made with recycled TPU Plastic.
Strap: 150cm long.
The necklace is assembled by hand and delivered to Europe with all guarantees.
THE CHAIR.
The Captain's Chair and Table
A swivel chair and side table for distinguished country clubs around Asia; a playful twist on a classic early modern bar stool design. We were approached by the designer of this product, with a simple sketch, a budget, and a timeline. Thanks to our partners in manufacturing, we were able to turn around a quick feasibility assessment and secure the project timeline.
Our product development team worked closely with the designer and two specialist factories to refine a series of pre-production schematics and a rapid prototype. Materials for the chair include grey stained ash hardwood, calf-skin leather, medium and light density foam, and powder-coated aluminum. Each was sourced and approved by MAKE/shift, with full chain of custody certification provided by the factories. Following a joint review of the prototype, a fully detailed proof-of-concept was made including a third revision of the drawings and a second fully detailed prototype.
Through this process, MAKE/shift ensured continued engagement by the factories, and fast-tracked the production schedule. In less than four weeks, the chair went from a single sketch to full-scale production. Our production oversight team performed regular quality control checks at the factories from production to delivery. Ultimately, we are proud to safeguard our client’s success and to see the designer’s vision become reality. One hundred units of this chair have been sold and installed. Now we are connecting our network of institutional investors to begin the next phase of this project.
LOVE IT - WIPES.
Wet wipes and disinfectant.
Wet wipes, hand sanitizers, surgical masks, and other disinfectant products for an American retailer / B2B supplier. Performing Products Co. was looking for manufacturing (ODM) and needed to source during the pandemic.
How did Makeshift solutions help:
Reviewed manufacturers specs and drawings
Prototyped custom labeling and packaging
Sourced four factories with the capacity and overlapping capabilities
Negotiated timeline and price structure for three correlated products
Helped to administer the contract negotiation
Kept staff on call to assist locally in China
Monitored QA QC reports and notified of delivery schedule updates
Oversaw Distribution Logistics
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