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Airseat

An economy seat built to outlive the aircraft it's fitted to.

Modular by design: swap, upgrade or service each part. Tool-free dismantling, 95% recyclable materials and a lifespan no longer capped at seven years.

  1. Replaces foam: less mass, lower carbon.

  2. No glue, so every part comes off for repair.

  3. Aluminium, with recycled content.

Airseat
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Brief
Seats are thrown away on fixed timelines. Redesign one for repair, upgrade and a longer life.
Role
Modular CAD concepts: interfaces, assembly, disassembly, servicing and materials.
Outcome
A modular seat with tool-free dismantling and 95% recyclable materials, leased rather than sold.
95%
recyclable materials
  • Teardown
  • Life cycle analysis
  • Circularity
  • Leasing model
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How it worksStep 01 of 03
  1. 01

    Pull apart

    Today's seat, part by part.

  2. 02

    Map

    Who owns the seat, who services it, and when it's thrown away.

  3. 03

    Rebuild

    Each part independent: swap, upgrade or service without disruption.