Yoo home at Harrods – Furniture Ranges

Project Description

The project was working with the prestigious international business, yoo. Managing the development all of their own brand retail furniture product ranges, from conception all the way through to their launch into yoo’s first retail concession in Harrods.

Project Detail

Worked as part of their retail project team, responsible for the project management and delivery of furniture product ranges to sit within 4 different collections (Classic, Culture, Minimal and City), each with various product types, sourced internationally, and using various substrates and materials. All products offered to the customers were bespoke, from a range of finishes, fabrics and leathers.
Worked closely with the Curator of the collections, yoo’s in-house and external Designers, Purchasing teams, and their suppliers.

• Risk assessed product drawings with designers and suppliers for safety, ‘fit for purpose’, feasibility of production and cost.
• Visited UK and European suppliers to brief product developments, obtain quotations, review, develope and approve products.
• Worked with suppliers, fabric and leather vendors to arrange testing, review test certification, and collate product technical files.
• Managed the briefing, manufacture, and approval of the colour and finish reference standards (wood, metals and marbles).
• Worked with in-house designers, marketing teams, and external marketing consultant to deliver ‘yoo home’ branded
  • Assembly instructions
  • Metal branding plates – for products and store signs
• Worked with Purchasing and e-Commerce teams to implement SAGE system, and detailing all product options and prices.
• Trained store staff on products and organised additional training by suppliers.