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5 July, 2024
5 July, 2024
Embracing Simple Ideas
It can be easy to fall into the trap of believing that product ideas must be complex or revolutionary. However, it has been shown time and again that simple ideas can be the most impactful. At DA, we fully embrace simple ideas, recognising their immense potential. Advantages Ease of Development: Simple ideas are inherently easier […]
19 June, 2024
Manufacturing Strategy: Setting the Foundation for Success
Setting the Foundation for Success In the fast-paced world of product development and manufacturing, picking the right strategy and understanding your manufacturing options can mean all the difference between keeping your idea on paper and turning it into a successful real-world product. One of the first challenges in bringing a product to market is navigating […]
7 June, 2024
21 June, 2024
Embracing Circular Economy & Unlocking the Potential for Sustainable Growth
For anyone looking to bring a product to market, understanding the transformative potential of the Circular Economy is a must. By leaving the traditional “take-make-waste” approach at the door, we can forge a system that champions resource efficiency, minimises waste generation, and fosters sustainable growth. There’s a pressing need for a cultural shift towards a […]
31 May, 2024
31 May, 2024
Assessing Product Viability: Introducing DA Signature Cost Modelling
Introducing DA’s Signature Cost Modelling Turning an idea into a successful product requires more than just creativity and innovation; it demands a thorough understanding of its commercial viability. Many of our clients, whether Corporate, SME or start-ups, often find themselves in a dilemma: they have a groundbreaking idea, but they lack the means to assess […]
24 May, 2024
24 May, 2024
Determine your idea’s feasibility
Struggling to determine if your idea is feasible? Discover early on whether your product works, if key features are achievable, and if it can become a real-world solution with our innovative Frankenstein Starter Package. Meet Frank—our unconventional yet effective rapid problem-solving approach. While it may not win any beauty contests, Frank delivers invaluable insights into […]
8 May, 2024
24 May, 2024
Making Inventions Happen: Josh Jeffress on Building Business Podcast
Making Inventions Happen: Josh Jeffress on Building Business Podcast Hear from our Founder, Joshua Jeffress, as he shares insights on transforming ideas into reality on the Building Business Podcast. Discover why the simplest ideas are often the best, the crucial role of marketing, and the importance of making the client the hero. From simplifying complexity […]
1 May, 2024
1 May, 2024
Why Waiting Until the End Is a Costly Mistake: The Benefits of Early Design Integration
Why Waiting Until the End Is a Costly Mistake Integrating design early in the product development process is essential for avoiding costly rework, delays in launching products to market, lost revenue and missed opportunities. This is exactly why our team prioritises early design integration to ensure better than imagined outcomes for our clients. Our Approach: […]
12 April, 2024
17 April, 2024
Time for a product revamp?
Looking for a better way to design, manufacture, assemble or even present your product? You’ll need a review of your current design & design constraints, a clear understanding of opportunities & risks, unbiased & professional advice, as well as suggestions & strategies to help capitalise on everything identified, aka our Design Review Starter Package. Define […]
28 March, 2024
3 April, 2024
You have an idea. Now what?
If you have an idea, but are unsure of the next steps you’ve come to the right place. We understand embarking on a new product idea can be super daunting. Converting ideas into commercially viable products and services requires excellent research, planning, design, and execution. In our work, we meet many Entrepreneurs, SMEs and Corporates […]
13 March, 2024
14 March, 2024
DA Starter Package VS Process
If you need help determining where to begin your product journey, whether it’s with one of DA’s Starter Packages or DA’s signature process, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Instead of expecting you to have all the answers, we’ll sit down with you, either face-to-face or virtually, to discuss where you are at & where […]
8 March, 2024
26 March, 2024
International Women’s Day 2024
Today, we celebrate the many achievements of women all over the world & also reflect on what International Women’s Day means to us. Thank you to our team for sharing your thoughts & experiences. “IWD is not just about one day of celebration. It’s about a daily commitment to supporting & uplifting the women around […]
7 March, 2024
7 March, 2024
PerkyPod Pre-orders
Huge congratulations to our incredible client & PerkyPod Founder Louise Burr for successfully launching the PerkyPod pre-orders; we could not be happier for you! Back in 2021, Louise approached DA with the goal of creating an innovative, stylish, self-draining planter pot that made it easier & safer to water your plants, helping them to thrive & […]
7 March, 2024
7 March, 2024
ISO9001 accredited
We are ISO9001 accredited! Not only did we achieve certification, but our team smashed it out of the park. Quote from our lead auditor “I wish I could use DA as an example of a company whose system is so thorough & well integrated that it fits seamlessly into everyday business activities & culture of […]
2 February, 2023
21 April, 2023
Maitland City Council’s Urban Jungle on Moore Street
Maitland City Council is working to liven up seven of their laneways, by transforming them into vibrant & unique play spaces defined by splashes of colour & creativity as a part of their ‘Maitlanes’ initiative & we are digging it! The council partnered with the DA team to design, create & construct the Urban Jungle […]
1 September, 2022
14 March, 2024
Newcastle City Council and Design Anthology combine for innovative night activation
Hunter Business Review’s September 2022 issue, featured an innovative project we designed and built for Newcastle City Council and their After Dark: Night-Time Economy strategy. This creative design incorporates lights, sound, augmented reality, and artwork (from the Newcastle Art Gallery) to bring about a unique solution to help make Newcastle a safe city to explore […]
11 May, 2022
12 March, 2024
Let’s Lake Mac
We love our local “hood” and are super honoured to be a part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recent initiative “Let’s Lake Mac”. The initiative aims to feature stories from the people and places that make Lake Macquarie a unique and exciting place for families to grow, businesses to thrive and tourists to explore. Here’s […]
9 February, 2022
21 April, 2023
Expanding design into manufacturing
As Co-founder and Managing Director at Design Anthology, Josh Jeffress has spent most of his professional life helping others execute their ideas. With ten years experience in the fitting and machining trade and over 15 years experience as an industrial designer, Josh is uniquely positioned, with extensive manufacturing and design know-how, to assist his clients […]
20 November, 2020
14 March, 2024
So what exactly is Design Anthology?
It was a fun day in the studio when they came to interview our team and founders Josh and Aimee, following our wins with the Good Design 2020 Award. HUNTERhunter has been all about “revealing hidden treasures and secret gems, keeping up-to-date with all that’s new and what’s going on around Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, […]
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