CASE STUDY 08

CASE STUDY 08

Royal Flying Doctor Service
Premium Product Design

Royal Flying Doctor Service
Premium Product Design

"Designed for the Outback. Built for Thousands."

"Designed for the Outback. Built for Thousands."

Crafted by Do designed and produced a full product range for the Royal Flying Doctor Service through Claybourn manufacture. From the Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag to a branded dog coat, every product was designed from scratch, technically documented and produced to become their best selling merchandise in Australia.

Product Design & Art

Every product was designed from scratch with the Royal Flying Doctor Service brand identity at its core. From initial concept sketches to final artwork, every visual element was crafted to honour the heritage and mission of one of Australia's most iconic organisations.

Product Design & Art

Every product was designed from scratch with the Royal Flying Doctor Service brand identity at its core. From initial concept sketches to final artwork, every visual element was crafted to honour the heritage and mission of one of Australia's most iconic organisations.

Product Design & Art

Every product was designed from scratch with the Royal Flying Doctor Service brand identity at its core. From initial concept sketches to final artwork, every visual element was crafted to honour the heritage and mission of one of Australia's most iconic organisations.

Tech Pack Development

Full technical documentation developed for every product including the rescue swag bag and dog coat. Pattern drawings, construction details, measurement specifications and hardware placement all delivered factory ready.

Tech Pack Development

Full technical documentation developed for every product including the rescue swag bag and dog coat. Pattern drawings, construction details, measurement specifications and hardware placement all delivered factory ready.

Tech Pack Development

Full technical documentation developed for every product including the rescue swag bag and dog coat. Pattern drawings, construction details, measurement specifications and hardware placement all delivered factory ready.

Sourcing

Premium materials were sourced to meet the functional and aesthetic demands of the product range. 420gsm wax cotton, full grain leather straps, brushed metal hardware and custom engraved badge plates were all selected and procured to exact production standard.

Sourcing

Premium materials were sourced to meet the functional and aesthetic demands of the product range. 420gsm wax cotton, full grain leather straps, brushed metal hardware and custom engraved badge plates were all selected and procured to exact production standard.

Sourcing

Premium materials were sourced to meet the functional and aesthetic demands of the product range. 420gsm wax cotton, full grain leather straps, brushed metal hardware and custom engraved badge plates were all selected and procured to exact production standard.

Product Presentation

Every product was presented with professional photography and production documentation ready for launch on the RFDS website. The Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag went on to become their most sold product with thousands of units delivered across Australia.

Production Management

Full production oversight from initial sample through to bulk manufacture. Quality control measures implemented at every stage ensuring every unit met the premium standard required for the Royal Flying Doctor Service brand before delivery.

Production Management

Full production oversight from initial sample through to bulk manufacture. Quality control measures implemented at every stage ensuring every unit met the premium standard required for the Royal Flying Doctor Service brand before delivery.

Production Management

Full production oversight from initial sample through to bulk manufacture. Quality control measures implemented at every stage ensuring every unit met the premium standard required for the Royal Flying Doctor Service brand before delivery.

Marketing Materials & Supply

Professional photography and compelling product copy were developed to support the RFDS online store launch. Every image and description was created to convert browsers into buyers helping the Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag become their most sold product with thousands of units sold across Australia.

Marketing Materials & Supply

Professional photography and compelling product copy were developed to support the RFDS online store launch. Every image and description was created to convert browsers into buyers helping the Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag become their most sold product with thousands of units sold across Australia.

Marketing Materials & Supply

Professional photography and compelling product copy were developed to support the RFDS online store launch. Every image and description was created to convert browsers into buyers helping the Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag become their most sold product with thousands of units sold across Australia.

  • The Brief

"One Brief. One Icon. Thousands of Units."

The Royal Flying Doctor Service needed a hero product that matched the prestige of their organisation. Crafted by Do was engaged to design, source and produce a premium first aid bag from scratch. Every material, every detail and every decision had to reflect the RFDS legacy.

  • The Build

"Every Detail Tells the Brand Story."

420gsm wax cotton, full grain leather straps, solid brass buckles and a custom engraved RFDS metal badge plate. Every material was designed and sourced in Australia to exact specification. Every construction detail documented and delivered ready for bulk production without a single compromise on quality.

  • The Factory

"One Product Range. Two Categories."

The product range extended from the rescue swag to a custom branded dog coat. Both products designed from scratch with full technical pattern drawings, hardware specifications and production documentation. Every unit manufactured to the same premium standard.

  • The Tools

“Built Production Ready.”

“Built Production Ready.”

“Built Production Ready.”

Every product was delivered with complete technical documentation, care labels, marketing copy and professional photography. Made in Australia. Built to last. Ready to sell from day one.

Project Overview

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Services:Product Design, Sourcing, Tech Pack Development, Product Presentation, Production Management, Marketing Materials & Supply, Extended Product Range

Year: 2023

Market: Australia

Transformation

The Royal Flying Doctor Service engaged Crafted by Do to design and produce a premium product range from scratch. Starting with material sourcing including 420gsm wax cotton, full grain leather and solid brass buckles designed and sourced in Australia, we developed full technical documentation and managed production through to bulk manufacture. The Premium Adventurer Rescue Swag launched on the RFDS website and became their most sold product with thousands of units delivered across Australia. The range was later extended to include a custom branded dog coat, bringing the same premium quality to a new product category.

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Cherie Wang

COO Claybourn est. 1910

"Ricky led our product development while simultaneously driving our digital presence designing collections, managing our Shopify store, and creating social media content that elevated our brand online. A rare combination of fashion expertise and marketing vision.

5.0

Real Design. Real Leadership. Real Results.

Real Design. Real Leadership. Real Results.

Real Design. Real Leadership. Real Results.

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