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Development Process
A step-by-step guide from concept to launch
10 Key Stages
Comprehensive workflow
Timeline Guide
Duration for each phase
Checkpoints
Requirements at each step
Total Timeline: 12-16 weeks
Overall Progress: 0%
Step 1 of 10
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1. Project Brief
1-2 days10% Complete
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Client Brief
- •Fragrance type & market positioning (luxury, masstige, mass)
- •Target audience demographics and psychographics
- •Volume and production quantities
- •Launch date and project timeline
- •Budget parameters and constraints
Component Design Requirements
- •Bottle/Vessel specifications
- •Pump mechanism selection
- •Collar design preferences
- •Cap/Closure functionality
- •Preferred decoration techniques
Step Progress10%
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2. Concept & Feasibility
3-5 days20% Complete
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Design Inspiration & Moodboard
- •Initial aesthetic direction development
- •Trend analysis and market research
- •Competitor benchmarking
- •Material exploration and options
Technical Feasibility Assessment
- •Stock vs. Custom mould evaluation
- •MOQ and timeline compatibility
- •Component compatibility analysis
- •Manufacturing capability assessment
- •Budget impact analysis
Step Progress20%
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3. Component Selection & Mould Decision
1-2 weeks30% Complete
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Stock Mould Route
- •Browse existing mould library
- •Review 3D visuals and specifications
- •Assess material and finish options
- •Evaluate customisation possibilities
- •Fast-track to prototyping
Custom Mould Route
- •Create bespoke CAD designs
- •Generate 3D renderings for review
- •Engineering design finalisation
- •Tooling cost estimation
- •Timeline projection and planning
Step Progress30%
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4. Sampling
2-3 weeks40% Complete
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Stock Mould Sampling
- •Clear stock sample production
- •Material and finish samples
- •Decoration application tests
- •Colour matching trials
Custom Mould Sampling
- •Technical drawing creation and approval
- •CNC sample production (3D print/resin)
- •Pre-tooling review and modifications
- •Final approval before mould creation
Sample Review Criteria
- •Aesthetic evaluation
- •Functionality testing (pump, spray, seal)
- •Ergonomic fit and feel assessment
- •Brand alignment verification
Step Progress40%
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5. Tooling (If Custom Mould)
4-6 weeks50% Complete
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Tool Manufacturing Process
- •Precision mould fabrication
- •Quality control checkpoints
- •First article inspection
- •Sample production for review
- •Revision iterations if needed
- •Final production approval
Step Progress50%
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6. Decoration & Branding Development
1-2 weeks60% Complete
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Decoration Techniques
- •Silk-screen printing setup
- •Hot stamping die creation
- •Custom Pantone colour matching
- •Metallic foiling application
- •Etching and engraving patterns
- •Debossing and embossing details
- •Electroplating finish options
Brand Application
- •Logo placement optimisation
- •Typography selection and sizing
- •Regulatory text integration
- •Quality mark positioning
Step Progress60%
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7. Testing & Compliance
1-2 weeks70% Complete
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Component Testing Protocols
- •Fragrance compatibility verification
- •Leak and pressure testing
- •Drop test certification
- •Temperature stability assessment
- •UV resistance evaluation
Regulatory Compliance
- •REACH compliance verification
- •IFRA standards conformity
- •Market-specific regulations
- •Safety assessment documentation
- •Certificate of conformity
Step Progress70%
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8. Final Approval & Production
4-8 weeks80% Complete
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Pre-Production Setup
- •Final client sign-off
- •Production schedule planning
- •Raw material procurement
- •Quality control protocol setup
Mass Production Execution
- •Component manufacturing
- •Decoration application
- •Assembly line setup
- •Fragrance filling (if applicable)
- •Batch coding and serialisation
Step Progress80%
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9. Quality Control & Delivery
1 week90% Complete
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Quality Assurance
- •Visual inspection protocols
- •Functional testing procedures
- •Random sampling checks
- •Batch documentation review
- •Certificate of analysis
Logistics & Delivery
- •Packaging and palletisation
- •Shipping documentation
- •Customs clearance support
- •Track and trace setup
- •Delivery confirmation
Step Progress90%
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10. Post-Launch Support
Ongoing100% Complete
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Continuous Partnership
- •Reorder management system
- •Stock level monitoring
- •Forecast-based planning
- •Product line extensions
- •Market feedback integration
- •Future innovation planning
Step Progress100%
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