Design Work
Depending on the project, we will do custom product development as long it is copacetic with our mission. The design work may be free if we feel that there is enough of a market through our current or future sales channel but we retain the right to reproduce concept. On occasion we will take on client owned custom design work for a fee if we feel we can add value and it is consistent with our capabilities.
Production types:
- Micro Batch (5-50 pieces) – Early designs are designed and manufactured in Vermont with an emphasis on responsible production methods. Micro Batch Signs are made from a 3D printed flame retardant PLA. PLA is a bio-plastic derived from cornstarch and sugarcane. The sign face is composable and non-toxic to protect you and the planet. The PLA meets or exceed UL 94 standards.
- Small Batch (50-150 pieces) – We will use US domestic short runs to test before mass production. This allows us to quickly modify and improve our product based on consumer feedback
- Medium Batch (150-500) – We will use are preferred high capacity manufacturing partners in China/Vietnam/US...
- Mass production (500+) – China/Vietnam/US…
Other production types:
- One of a kind (1-5) – We will sell fun, one-of-a-kind products to keep our designers engaged
- Artisan (5-50) – We will allow artisans to make and sell through our site. Think ESTY for category specific products
- Custom Flamsted Owned (can be 1-10,000+) – We will do custom work if we think that we can capitalize on it in the future. We won’t charge for design or set up, but retain the rights to the product
- Client Custom (can be 1-10,000+) - We will do custom client work if we believe we can add value. We will charge for the design and production but the client will retain the rights to the work.