Sourcing By Design partners with emerging and established brands to help them create brand defining design, identify the right manufacturers, implement a strong supply chain and achieve a consistent high quality product.
From concept and sourcing through development to production, SBD have the resources and capabilities to seamlessly bring your product to market. We offer tailored solutions to help brands streamline their processes, expand into new product categories or bring their creative vision to a successful commercial reality.
We understand each brand is unique and encounter their own challenges. SBD works with brands to successfully navigate these obstacles.
Design
Using industry-renowned forecasting resources and experience, Sourcing By Design translates emerging trends into aspirational products and collections. Our Design Service includes everything from initial concept, through to final design presentation and industry-standard technical packs ready for the manufacturing process. Our one-on-one consultation can also help brands to create a new awareness through brand, product and customer strategising and repositioning.
Sourcing
Using global resources, international trade fairs and forecasting services, SBD sources all components required by the fashion and lifestyle industries. Procuring everything from materials, leather and accessory components through to the manufacturers and suppliers needed to bring client’s products to fruition. We have an established and reliable network of premium suppliers and our team in China are available to quality check samples and factory standards as required.
Manufacturing
Sourcing By Design has established connections with an extensive network of trusted manufacturers. Using only premium companies with a dedication to provide quality manufacturing, this exclusive service is available for client’s own designs, or designs created with SBD. Through effective communication, we will successfully coordinate the production process through all stages including sampling, price negotiation, material ordering, bulk production and final delivery. Our team in China undertake inspections of samples and production before shipping, ensuring products are of the highest quality.
Sustainability
Sourcing By Design recognise the importance of continuous improvement in design, processes and material selection to help reduce the industry’s impact on the environment. We can assist brands to find innovative solutions including sourcing alternative materials, reuse of offcuts or environmentally friendly packaging, as well as partner with suppliers committed to sustainable practices.