Is the Beige Age Over? Airline Interiors Get a Design Upgrade
Photo Credit: The Retreat Suite on Virgin Atlantic's A330-900. Thompson Aero Seating
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So long, farewell and auf wieder-beige to samey neutrals, with big bold statement accents on their way to cheer us all up in the cabin.
Airline seat design inspiration is evolving away from the automotive look of the 2000s and 2010s, trending more towards other spaces where people spend time instead.
Matt Round is chief creative officer at Tangerine. The London-based design agency has been at the heart of seat designs all the way back to the first fully flat bed for British Airways in the 1990s.
Speaking to Skift, he explains why he believes residential spaces will influence airline interior design: “Our inspiration for the next generation of airline seating is influenced by human behavior, an airline’s brand and culture, and cross-sector insights.
"Our designers are looking beyond aviation, drawing from the worlds of residential and luxury interiors, high-end hotels, and even wellness-focused spaces like luxury spas,” says Round.
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