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The Eco Zlounge, finalist for the Crystal Cabin Award 2018 in the category of "Passenger Comfort Hardware" is an innovative concept that directly enhances the passenger comfort while providing airlines with new revenue streams.
It is a flexible system that enables Economy Class passengers to make use of an empty seat in front of them to stretch their legs onto the seat surface in front. This concept effectively transforms an economy class seat into a home-like lounge sofa. |
phase 1 The initial stage of the project was ideation. Recruited "users" as well as the design team participated in this stage. User Research was conducted with the help of low resolution mock-ups.
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Phase 2During this phase, the final concept was selected and refined. Most of the mechanical design happened during this phase. Parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies were defined, drawings, list of materials and assembly instructions for proto shop were produced as well.
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Phase 3In the last phase of the project a high resolution prototype was produced. Close collaboration with Proto Shop was needed as well as on-site "last minute" engineering and design support was provided. The prototype was successfully produced and shipped on time to Huntington Beach where it was exhibited and tested by customers during the 2018 symposium.
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Responsibilities:
- Project management
- Ideation and concept development
- Mechanical design
Media mentions:
http://www.crystal-cabin-award.com/cca-news-realeases/article/24-pioneering-on-board-innovations-for-airliners.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/01/crystal-cabin-award-finalists-feature-seats-suites-and-urinals.html
http://www.crystal-cabin-award.com/cca-news-realeases/article/24-pioneering-on-board-innovations-for-airliners.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/01/crystal-cabin-award-finalists-feature-seats-suites-and-urinals.html