Ling Sofa

SP01 DESIGN
(2016)

Ling sofa is part of the SP01 collection designed by Metrica for Space Furniture. Available in two different lengths, the range is completed by a choice of two different wood stains and various fabric and leather options. Our team was asked to develop the prototypes, the engineering, the selection of the supply chain and production quality control. Turn-key project.

Design by Metrica

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Final product: the Ling family composed of an inviting armchair and two sofas.

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Project development: comparison between initial sketch and first prototype.

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Detail: close-up of the integrated fifth back leg for strengthening the wooden structure.

Metrica Design & Advisory

Detail: armrest detail of the final prototype in black stained wood with leather upholstery.

Technical
advisory

Technical Advisory supports design concepts, new or existing products. It explores and recruits industrial and artisan excellence operating within European territory, ensuring the supervision of the product development and the management of the supply chain.

Among clients:
Arper, Civil, Dalani, HBF, Koleksiyon, Ligne Roset, Moooi, Nucraft, Space Furniture, Tom Dixon, Tuohy.

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1. Project brief

Metrica receives the brief from the client: a production, engineering or sourcing problem to resolve.

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2. Prototyping

Metrica provides the technical design and develops the different stages of the prototypes.

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3. Engineering

Metrica issues the general assembling drawings and relevant costs analysis.

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4. Sourcing

Metrica selects the suppliers, collects alternative quotes and provides assistance in the negotiation.

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5. Supply chain

Metrica ensures the supervision of the selected supply chain.

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6. Quality control

Metrica guarantees the quality control for the first production run.

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