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Contact: Peter Tennent, managing director
Tel: +44 208 748 7007
Email: peter@factorydesign.co.uk
Web: http://www.factorydesign.co.uk
Factorydesign is an international design agency providing strategic creative design solutions for consumer products and transportation, in moving and static environments. The company designs all aspects of cabin interiors, in all classes, from super-first to short-haul economy. Services include research, idea generation, concept refinement, design development and specification, plus involvement in pre-production to ensure the faithful embodiment of the design ambition.
Above: The ‘premium hotel’ cabin interior design for British Airways’ Concorde
Factorydesign’s expertise covers seat design and engineering; cabin layout (LOPA) design; passenger service and experience; colour, trim, finish and materials; lavatories and washrooms; 3D interpretation of brand characteristics; galley design and layout; monuments, stowages and general spaces; IFE interface and architecture; place settings, amenities and peripherals; cabin and task lighting design; and ergonomics and product configuration.
Above: Acro Aircraft Seating’s short-haul economy Superlight seat
Factorydesign works for airlines, airframers and component manufacturers on specific elements such as seats, galleys and lavatories, as well as complete cabin interiors and service. The company designs novel solutions that engage with passengers, designed to encourage sales, while also improving the passengers’ experience and their belief in the values of the brand. Among others, Factorydesign has worked for Acro Aircraft Seating, British Airways, BAA, Etihad Airways, Ford Motor Company, Jet2.com, Koito, Singapore Airlines, Thompson Aerospace, Virgin Atlantic and Yamaha.
Above: Thompson Aerospace’s overlapping seating configuration
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From films and leathers, to galleys and lavs, 2013 is a big year for innovations and announcements in the aircraft interiors industry
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As passenger demand for inflight connectivity surges and even the smallest airlines seek suitable IFE systems, this year's Expo was a hotbed of new IFEC technologies, deals and announcements
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Following evaluation by a panel of 25 experts, a total of 47 submissions from 11 countries submitted to the Crystal Cabin Awards 2013 were whittled down to three finalists in each of the seven categories. Here is your guide to the winners and the runners-up.
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