BESPOKE PROCESS For both client and craftsman, collaborating on a piece of bespoke furniture is a creative journey. XU Collective owns an innovative workshop in Shanghai with the best craftsmen in the country.
P R E PA R AT I O N
PRODUCTION
DELIVERY & SUPPORT
1. Project Briefs
1. Prototyping
1. Packaging & Shipping
Whether the brief comes from an Architect, Interior Designer, Procurement company or Owner, we examine it thoroughly to ensure that every detail is clear and understood. Our design team pays close attention to ensures a comprehensive understanding of the client’s requirements.
Producing prototype is being able to touch, feel and see the real furniture and identifying any difficulties before the production. Therefore, prototyping is critically important, we can help to materialize the vision from drawings.
Products are individually packed in purpose-built protective cartons, with additional packing materials used for extra safety. All products are cleaned to ensure every piece leaves in the perfect condition. Packages are clearly labeled with numbering sequence that makes it simple for the on-site teams to identify and install pieces when they arrive.
2. Preliminary Development
2. Production - Wood & Metal
2. Installation
At this preliminary stage, quotations and value engineering will be discussed with clients. After confirmation of quotation, preliminary drawings, material and color samples are provided. Further technical and structural advice will be discussed with designers for production drawings. These will all define the project specifications and will be referred to until the production is completed.
Joints are crucial to furniture construction, we put emphasis on construction methods to create stability and strength for hospitality projects usage. We have professional product development and technical teams whom have experience in wood & metal production for more than 50 year.
We are able to provide installation service upon request. Our design & production team will be readily to provide the support of installation if required.
3. 3D Rendering
3. Production - Upholstery
3. After Sales Customer Service
Our team of specialists will produce 3D rendering to help our clients visualize the final products.
Our Furniture has a strong upholstery technique to produce top range quality upholsteries.
4. Drawings & Engineering
4. Production - Finishing
Our team of specialist produce detailed shop drawings for clients to review. Value engineering is performed at this stage to ensure production meets the budget and timeline.
We use water-based paint that is less harmful to human and environment and release low level toxic emissions into the air for years after application.
The mission of XU Collective does not stop once the product have been delivered and assembled, it continues with attentive after-sales service. Whether it is assistance with repairs or additions to existing projects, all requests are managed with the utmost consideration and professionalism, services are provided promptly and the continuity of the construction techniques and finish of the products is guaranteed.
5. Finish Samples Review
5. Quality Control & Pre-shipping Photo Shoot
Our factory provide finish samples to review for every piece of product we make.
We photograph all our furniture prior to packing to ensure the quality and details are made to meet our client’s expectation.