{"id":17946,"date":"2025-03-06T11:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T19:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/?post_type=cpt_case_study&#038;p=17946"},"modified":"2025-03-18T05:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:10:45","slug":"nightside","status":"publish","type":"cpt_case_study","link":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/case-studies\/nightside","title":{"rendered":"Nightside Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1066611874?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"intro\">About Nightside<\/h2>\n\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1024px) {\n.flex-basis-imp {\n    flex-basis: 55% !important;\n}\n}\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\n    .section-hero {\n        min-height: 24rem !important;\n    }\n}\n.fctv-capabilities-shadow {\n    box-shadow: 0px 4px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);\n}\n.flex-basis-imp {\n    flex-basis: 55% !important;\n}\n.grp-images-hero figure:nth-of-type(2) {\n    top: -8px;\n    position: relative;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightside is a design-forward brand that offers beautifully crafted products for the bedside. Their flagship lamp combines functionality and aesthetics, featuring a low-light design and customizable shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gallery\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-team\">About the Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industry:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/consumer-products\">Consumer Products<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Product:<\/strong> Nightside Lamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Marin County, CA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-fictiv\">Why Fictiv<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightside chose Fictiv for its exceptional customer service, consistent quality, seamless transition from prototyping to production, expert DFM guidance, and scalable supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customer Challenges:<\/strong> Turning designs into prototypes quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fictiv Capabilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injection Molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNC Machining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-Depth DFM Analysis &amp; Consultation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply Chain Program Management Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply Chain Logistics Management Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 66px !important;\"><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"17966\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-product.jpg\" alt=\"nightside lamp \" class=\"wp-image-17966 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-product.jpg 921w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-product-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-product-50x31.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grp-images-hero is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"461\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-parts.jpg\" alt=\"nightside working on parts\" class=\"wp-image-17965 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-parts.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-parts-50x48.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"461\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-1.jpg\" alt=\"nightside part\" class=\"wp-image-17964 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-1.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-1-50x55.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-columns ab-layout-columns-1 one-column has-grey-100-background-color\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"ab-layout-column-wrap ab-block-layout-column-gap-2 ab-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-column ab-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"ab-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-results\">Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-row flex-wrap lg:flex-no-wrap justify-center gap-2 gap-y-4\">\n    <div class=\"w-2\/3 md:w-1\/3 lg:w-1\/5 rounded-lg bg-white fctv-capabilities-shadow text-center p-4\">\n        <div class=\"w-full\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto mt-1 lazyload\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ns-icon-1.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"my-4 text-center flex flex-row flex-no-wrap justify-center\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 2\" fill=\"none\">\n            <path d=\"M0.870667 1H47.3707\" stroke=\"#E4E4E4\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-museo-700 text-grey-700 mb-1\">Accelerated Prototype Development<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-14 text-grey-500\">Reduced prototype production time from weeks to days, allowing faster iterations and quicker feedback cycles.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-2\/3 md:w-1\/3 lg:w-1\/5 rounded-lg bg-white fctv-capabilities-shadow text-center p-4\">\n        <div class=\"w-full\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto mt-1 lazyload\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ns-icon-2.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"my-4 text-center flex flex-row flex-no-wrap justify-center\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 2\" fill=\"none\">\n            <path d=\"M0.870667 1H47.3707\" stroke=\"#E4E4E4\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-museo-700 text-grey-700 mb-1\">Improved Product Quality<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-14 text-grey-500\">Access to precision manufacturing capabilities resulted in higher-quality components and fewer errors in the design-to-production process.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-2\/3 md:w-1\/3 lg:w-1\/5 rounded-lg bg-white fctv-capabilities-shadow text-center p-4\">\n        <div class=\"w-full\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto mt-1 lazyload\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ns-icon-3.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"my-4 text-center flex flex-row flex-no-wrap justify-center\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 2\" fill=\"none\">\n            <path d=\"M0.870667 1H47.3707\" stroke=\"#E4E4E4\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-museo-700 text-grey-700 mb-1\">Scalable Manufacturing<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-14 text-grey-500\">Nightside could seamlessly scale from prototyping to low- or high-volume production, meeting market demand without delays.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-2\/3 md:w-1\/3 lg:w-1\/5 rounded-lg bg-white fctv-capabilities-shadow text-center p-4\">\n        <div class=\"w-full\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto mt-1 lazyload\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ns-icon-4.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"my-4 text-center flex flex-row flex-no-wrap justify-center\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 2\" fill=\"none\">\n            <path d=\"M0.870667 1H47.3707\" stroke=\"#E4E4E4\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-museo-700 text-grey-700 mb-1\">Cost Savings<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-14 text-grey-500\">Leveraging Fictiv\u2019s streamlined supply chain minimized overhead costs associated with sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-2\/3 md:w-1\/3 lg:w-1\/5 rounded-lg bg-white fctv-capabilities-shadow text-center p-4\">\n        <div class=\"w-full\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto mt-1 lazyload\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ns-icon-5.png\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"my-4 text-center flex flex-row flex-no-wrap justify-center\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 2\" fill=\"none\">\n            <path d=\"M0.870667 1H47.3707\" stroke=\"#E4E4E4\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-museo-700 text-grey-700 mb-1\">Faster Time-to-Market<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"text-14 text-grey-500\">The combination of rapid prototyping and efficient manufacturing workflows reduced the overall product development timeline.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-illuminating-innovation-nightside-s-journey-from-prototype-to-production\">Illuminating Innovation: Nightside\u2019s Journey from Prototype to Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"height: 5px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Jess Gupta founded Nightside, he wasn\u2019t just launching a product; he was creating a brand centered around the deeply personal space of the bedside. Nightside\u2019s mission is to design and sell products that enhance the transition from wakefulness to sleep, offering innovative yet simple objects like bedside lamps and puzzles that invite calm and relaxation. For Gupta, the journey to bring his vision to life was marked by determination, creativity, and the pivotal support of Fictiv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"759\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Nightside founder Jess Gupta\" class=\"wp-image-17963 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-2.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-2-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-2-50x26.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nightside founder Jess Gupta<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prototyping-challenges\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"early-challenges\">Prototyping Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Gupta first conceptualized his flagship bedside lamp while caring for his young daughter. With a modest setup and a CAD program, he began prototyping using packing tubes and rough models to explore his ideas. This led to more refined designs in SolidWorks, a skill he had to relearn since his time in school. However, moving from concept to tangible prototypes presented significant challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t have time to manage a 3D printer myself,\u201d Gupta recalls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-3.jpg\" alt=\"Nightside lamp Prototypes\" class=\"wp-image-17962 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-3.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-3-50x32.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFictiv\u2019s options and fast turnaround times made it easy to get exactly what I needed. The quality and service were excellent, and I felt like someone was always watching over my order.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Over several years, Gupta iterated through countless design changes, investing heavily in <a href=\"\/3d-printing-service\">3D printing<\/a> through Fictiv to refine his product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"fctv-partnership\">Finding the Right Manufacturing Partner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"791\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-4.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the Nightside lamp\" class=\"wp-image-17961 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-4.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-4-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-4-50x27.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Assembling the Nightside lamp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing Fictiv wasn\u2019t just about convenience; it was about finding a partner that could scale with Nightside\u2019s evolving needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThere are a lot of companies that promise quick turnaround and low costs, but Fictiv stands out for its consistent quality and excellent communication.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As Nightside\u2019s design matured, Gupta transitioned from <a href=\"\/solutions\/prototyping\">prototyping<\/a> to <a href=\"\/solutions\/production\">production<\/a>. This leap often requires different suppliers, but Fictiv\u2019s <a href=\"\/our-people\">guided expertise<\/a> and program management ensured a seamless transition. Gupta worked closely with Fictiv\u2019s team to bridge the gap between prototyping and full-scale production, eliminating the need to source multiple manufacturing partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"fctv-manufacturing\">The Path to Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"885\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-5.jpg\" alt=\"Gupta ensures a shipment of production parts are flawless.\" class=\"wp-image-17960 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-5.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-5-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-5-50x30.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gupta ensures a shipment of production parts are flawless.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving into production was both exciting and intimidating. Gupta\u2019s background in artisanal furniture design meant he had limited experience with manufacturing. \u201cI\u2019d never produced a product myself,\u201d he admits. \u201cMy prototypes were great, but turning them into manufacturable components was a new challenge.\u201d<br><br>Fictiv\u2019s team guided Gupta through the design for manufacturing (DFM) process. They identified areas that needed adjustment for <a href=\"\/injection-molding-service\">injection molding<\/a>, ensuring the designs were optimized for production without compromising on aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFictiv helped me turn my 3D-printed parts into injection-molded components, ensuring everything was optimized for manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-dfm-guidance\">Expert DFM Guidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"956\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-6.jpg\" alt=\"nightside lamp part\" class=\"wp-image-17959 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-6.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-6-50x67.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"956\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-7.jpg\" alt=\"nightside lamp part\" class=\"wp-image-17958 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-7.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-7-50x67.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the critical phases in Nightside\u2019s journey was the detailed DFM work conducted by Fictiv. From advising on material selection to refining part designs, Fictiv ensured that Gupta\u2019s vision could be realized at scale. A notable example was the plastic shade of the lamp, which initially reflected light undesirably. By iterating on textures and finishes, Fictiv provided samples that allowed Gupta to test and select the ideal solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe team was quick to provide ideas and implement them. They gave me multiple options to test, which saved time.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seeing-the-light\">Seeing the Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another section of the lamp the team collaborated on was the top, which was found to allow an undesirable amount of light through the parts and assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"762\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-8.jpg\" alt=\"lamp making\" class=\"wp-image-17957 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-8.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-8-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-8-50x26.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The team discussed different material considerations and worked through the development a solution of masking and painting to block the unintended light transmission and achieve the desired look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1457\" height=\"816\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-9.jpg\" alt=\"lamp parts \" class=\"wp-image-17956 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-9.jpg 1457w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-9-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-9-50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1457px) 100vw, 1457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1457\" height=\"816\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-10.jpg\" alt=\"The team\u2019s solution achieves the desired look.\" class=\"wp-image-17955 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-10.jpg 1457w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-10-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-10-50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1457px) 100vw, 1457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The team\u2019s solution achieves the desired look.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bom-management\">BOM Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With 14 <a href=\"\/injection-molding-service\">injection-molded<\/a> parts, two <a href=\"\/cnc-machining-service\">machined aluminum<\/a> components, and a variety of off-the-shelf elements, managing Nightside\u2019s bill of materials (BOM) was a complex task. Fictiv helped simplify Nightside\u2019s BOM management by centralizing sourcing, streamlining production workflows, and maintaining <a href=\"\/quality-assurance\">quality standards<\/a> across all components. This allowed Nightside to focus on product development while reducing the challenges of coordinating multiple suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEvery part, from the machined aluminum backbone to the Delrin self-lubricating components, was produced to exact specifications.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assembling-nightside-s-award-winning-lamp\">Assembling Nightside\u2019s Award-Winning Lamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once production parts arrived, assembly took place in Marin County, California, where Gupta and his team personally ensured each lamp met their high standards. \u201cWe see every part that goes into the lamps,\u201d Gupta explains. \u201cIt\u2019s rare to find defects, and the consistency has been outstanding.\u201d This hands-on approach has not only maintained quality but also reinforced Nightside\u2019s commitment to craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"769\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-11.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the Nightside lamp\" class=\"wp-image-17954 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-11.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-11-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-11-50x26.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Assembling the Nightside lamp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightside\u2019s lamps have quickly gained recognition for their innovative design and durability, with customers praising the tactile experience and customizable fabric shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"770\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-12.jpg\" alt=\"Customizable fabric shade\" class=\"wp-image-17953 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-12.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-12-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-12-50x26.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Customizable fabric shade<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"fctv-supply-chain\">A World-Class Manufacturing Partner that Scales With You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fictiv\u2019s ability to scale alongside Nightside has been a game-changer. Fictiv\u2019s flexible manufacturing capabilities supported Gupta\u2019s growth from prototyping to production. \u201cFictiv scaled with me,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFrom my first 3D prints to full-scale production, they\u2019ve been a critical partner.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership even eliminated the need for Gupta to travel overseas, as Fictiv\u2019s in-region&nbsp; teams in Guangzhou managed everything from tooling to quality control. Gupta highlights the trust he built with Fictiv\u2019s team, particularly people like Barry Jiang, who worked tirelessly to address issues and implement solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boots-on-the-ground\">Boots on the Ground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBarry and the team in China were amazing,\u201d Gupta says. \u201cThey communicated clearly, provided samples, and solved problems quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t have to travel to China, which was invaluable as a parent with young kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightside\u2019s first production run of over 1,000 units has exceeded expectations, with sales growing steadily. Gupta is already planning the next production cycle and exploring opportunities to expand the product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"fctv-whats-next\">What\u2019s Next for Nightside and Fictiv?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Nightside grows, Gupta is confident in Fictiv\u2019s ability to support future endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFrom tooling to production, Fictiv\u2019s consistency and expertise have been instrumental. They\u2019ve enabled me to focus on what I love: designing beautiful, functional products that enhance people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Jess Gupta, Founder, Nightside<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about this innovative product, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nightside.com\/\">Nightside.com.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1469\" height=\"769\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-13.jpg\" alt=\"nightside lamp with founder\" class=\"wp-image-17952 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-13.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-13-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nightside-cs-13-50x26.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/pdf\/nightside-fictiv-customer-success-story-2\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"color: white !important; 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