Large projects need good lines of communication

Step 1

Assemble a team and bring them together. frequently, contributors to a project work in isolation, with queries and ideas passed through a third parties.

Step 2

When brought in at the beginning we can input suggestions on the tile to be used, not just regarding functionality but different colours and surfaces. This may include providing fired colour samples.

Step 3

Be open about budget limitations. If the proposed designs are likely to be over budget we can usually provide possible compromises that do not inhibit the creative ideas.

Step 4

Plan the schedule for tile delivery. If the deadlines are tight and the project is large, discuss with the fixers which section they would like completing first.

Keep all members of the team aware of work schedules. If there is a hold up at the design stage this may delay film production which delays printing and so on. When team membrs are aware of delays they can plan around them and try to keep the project on time.

Large projects need good lines of communication!

Case History
Aldgate East Subway

Architects - Anne Thorne Architects
Designers - thomas.matthews
Contractor - Mansells
Tile Supplier - Domus Tiles
Bespoke Tile Supplier - July Ceramics

The choice of tile was discussed with the team. The budget required that a reduction in the number of printed colours proposed by the designers was made. We supplied colour trials on several different coloured tiles each printed with a semi transparent colour that created different colours when applied over lilac as opposed to orange. This increased the colour palette but not the cost.

The design evolved over several months each progression was discussed with the team and we supplied printed samples when necessary.

The design evolved over several months each progression was discussed with the team and we supplied printed samples when necessary.

Once finalised, the design was divided into sections for ease of film supply and labelling for fixing. The transfers were printed to colours agreed from previous samples and then applied and fired onto the tiles. The contractors and fixers were given a grid referenced plan of the project. Each tile was labelled front and back, boxed and shipped. The tiles were supplied in the order of fixing.