Studio Spotlight: Designing the connections shaping aviation’s next era

Commercial aviation is evolving but faces challenges due to fragmentation among stakeholders. Teague addresses this by connecting systems and enhancing passenger experiences. By focusing on the “invisible seams” of design, Teague aims to create cohesive journeys through strategic problem-solving, prototyping, and integration, ensuring airlines and OEMs meet modern expectations effectively.

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Studio Spotlight: PriestmanGoode

PriestmanGoode is revolutionizing aviation design by centering on human experiences and long-term strategies, addressing evolving passenger needs and sustainability. Their employee-owned structure promotes collaboration and innovation across multiple sectors. Projects like Riyadh Air and United’s Polaris demonstrate their holistic approach to creating cohesive, branded journeys while addressing industry challenges and nurturing future talent.

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Studio Spotlight: Thompson Aero Seating’s design, engineering and industrial design trinity

Thompson Aero Seating, based in Northern Ireland, specializes in premium aircraft seating, notably the Vantage seat series, known for its innovative designs and customization options. With a focus on collaboration between design and engineering teams, the company effectively anticipates market needs, leading to successful products like the new VantageNOVA, enhancing their competitive edge.

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Studio Spotlight: LANTAL’s Revolutionary DEEP DYEING Technology; weaving together Airline Cabin Design

LANTAL’s DEEP DYEING technology revolutionizes airline design by allowing for customizable, unique carpets that enhance cabin aesthetics and branding. This innovative approach fosters distinct cabin zones, improving passenger flow and experience while promoting sustainability through efficient production. It empowers airlines to create immersive environments that resonate with their brand identity and values.

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Studio Spotlight: Neutral Digital. Why airlines are banking towards CGI to aid marketing 

Neutral Digital has established itself as a premier 3D studio specializing in CGI for the aviation sector. Over two decades, it has provided airlines with innovative visual solutions, enhancing brand experiences and customer loyalty. By leveraging CGI, airlines gain creative control over imagery, enabling engaging marketing tools that boost revenue and streamline content creation.

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Studio Spotlight: Factorydesign

Factorydesign is one of the world’s leading aviation design agencies. Based in London it’s been part of some of the most iconic cabin designs and has helped shape today’s passenger experience across the globe. With almost three decades in the industry, I take some time ahead of AIX 2024 to talk with Peter Tennent, one…

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Studio Spotlight: PaulWylde

In the second of our studio spotlights, I take an afternoon to sit down with Paul Wylde, one of the industry’s leading design veterans who has worked across a range of exciting and varied projects. So Paul, firstly, can you tell us a little bit about your background? I love telling stories on behalf of…

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Studio Spotlight: Viewport Studio

In the first of a series of TheDesignAir Studio Spotlights, we take a look at Viewport Studio, an award-winning multidisciplinary practice with a track record of more than 25 years of experience on projects completed internationally.  Based out of London and Singapore, Viewport Studio comprises a team of architects and designers across a mix of…

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