The brief
We start from the piece and the use. Dimensions of the item, what the box is for, colours, logo and roughly what quantity you have in mind.
A photograph of the piece next to a ruler tells us more than a paragraph.
The drawing
We come back with a drawing: exterior dimensions, interior layout, materials, closure and where the logo sits. This is the point to change things — it costs nothing here and it costs money later.
The first sample
Once the drawing is agreed, a physical sample is made. It shows the construction, the materials and the fit of the piece in the interior.
Put the actual piece in it. A sample that fits a drawing and not the item is the most common thing we catch at this stage.
Revisions
Most jobs need one round. Colour is the usual change, then interior fit. Each revision is a new physical sample rather than a promise on paper.
Pre-production approval
The last sample is the reference. The bulk run is held against it — colour, construction and fit — and that approved sample is what quality control checks the run against.
Approve it in the light your shop uses.
At a glance
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| Brief | Send dimensions, colours, logo, use |
| Drawing | Check and change freely |
| First sample | Put the real piece in it |
| Approval | Approve the physical sample, not a photo |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get a physical sample before production?
Yes. Nothing goes into production before you have approved a physical pre-production sample.
How many revisions are normal?
Most jobs need one. Colour is the usual change, then interior fit.
Can I approve from a photograph?
We do not recommend it. Colour and construction both read differently in a photograph than in the hand.
What do you need to start?
Dimensions of the piece, what the box is for, colour references and your logo artwork.
Tell us what you need
Tell us what you are making and what it has to hold. We’ll tell you what it takes and send one clear, all-in quote.