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BEHIND THE DESIGN
Dave Reynolds, Product Development Manager at Rangemaster, explains the process behind the company’s new product creation
“The design development and engineering teams run to some 40 plus qualified engineers in a broad range of roles proactively involved in the design development and engineering of new and modified products. Our team experience extends across a broad range of fields ranging from combustion and fuel technology to heat transfer and electronics. This encompasses the full range of manufacturing systems employed that includes the use of lasers and robotic systems optimising our manufacturing capability.
A key member of the NPI team is our home economist who is pivotal in the development and release of all new and modified products.
We have a defined ISO9001 approved NPI process that helps focus key decisions ensuring the earliest introduction of any new development. The process simultaneously ensures we deliver a product that satisfies the customer and business needs.
The process covers a number of key stages such as: evaluation; feasibility; design freeze; facilities; pilot build; and pre-production.
Feedback from the customer base and previous developments is continually used to hone a new development ensuring we deliver a product to completely satisfy the customer’s needs and expectation.”
“THE ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL GUIDE TAP DESIGN FOR YEARS TO COME”
Above: Rangemaster’s sinks are UK-made Right top: Arlington inset sink Right bottom: Portland fire-clay ceramic sink
quality sink consistently. Over the years the design process has adapted as market influences have changed. Not least, consumer feedback remains a
pivotal part of how the company develops its new products and the latest additions to its offering have evolved using this kind of consumer information. “Getting this right is pivotal in determining how successful a new range of products can be,” adds Cunningham. Rangemaster will promote the
sinks and taps on a new website – www,
rangemastersinks.co.uk - featuring a specially developed online tool, ‘Tap It’, which will allow customers to browse and match their choice of sinks and taps. As kitchen design trends continue
to evolve and the diversity of consumers’ requirements continues to grow, tools such as this will become increasingly important in
helping the end user find the right product for them. As for the future of kitchen sink and tap
design, it seems there is likely to be much more innovation to come. “Sinks and taps trends are heavily influenced by the design of the kitchen,” says Cunningham. “Currently this is dominated by ‘less is more’ with something of a geometric feel. “Consumer habits will continue to affect
the use of the kitchen sink and tap. For sinks, the continued growth in dishwashing appliances as an important part of the kitchen will influence the use and design of the sink, whilst the environment, health and new technology will guide tap design for years to come.” designer
Rangemaster
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