Wired Magazine review the winners of the 2016 Crystal Cabin Awards. Acumen Design Associates are recognised as Etihads design partners for this highly original cabin layout that optimises the B787 fuselage.
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Beating off stiff competition, Acumen and Etihad once again took home the much coveted Crystal Cabin Award – Otherwise known as The Oscars of the aircraft interiors industry- for their revolutionary ‘First Suites’ patented cabin layout.
Now flying on Etihad’s B787s, this new-to-market product is the world’s first custom first class seat ever to fly on this catalogue aircraft. This is made possible by a highly innovative fore and aft layout which ‘curves’ the aisles toward the galley complex.
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BBC Inside Out London
November 2015
Mark Jordan interviews Acumen CEO Ian Dryburgh and Associate Anthony Harcup about why London is the centre of excellence for aircraft interior design. From creating the world’s first Bed In The Sky for British Airways, to the World’s first commercial VIP suite for Etihad Airways, this insightful documentary showcases Acumen’s influence in shaping the aircraft interiors industry as it stands today.
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Business Jet Interiors Exclusive
November 2015
Catherine Barber of Acumen Design Associates discusses the overlap between VIP and commercial aircraft design, and reveals what’s caught her eye recently – from 3D printing to conductive textiles and astronomy motifs.
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Aircraft Interiors Showcase 2016
October 2015
John McKeever discusses the increased demand for Business Class seating and how airlines can differentiate in a crowded marketplace.
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TheDesignAir’s Jonny Clark gives a comprehensive review of the Etihad A380 First Class passenger experience. Alongside an in-depth critique of the ‘First Apartments’ Jonny covers the check-in at Abu Dhabi’s terminal 3, and goes on to reveal a trip which captures the essence of an exceptional guest experience – recapturing the golden age of travel with un-paralleled service, food and seating product.
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This month Business Jet Interiors International interviewed Acumen Design Associates to understand more more about The Residence by Etihad, the new VIP aircraft interior onboard their flagship A380’s.
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China Eastern’s New 777-300ER First Class Suite
February 2015
Acumen have re-designed the highly successful ‘Venus’ platform for China Eastern’s New B777 fleet. The fully enclosed First Class suites, incorporate a new contemporary colour pallet, and custom designed features, including new styling, sliding privacy doors, full length closet and a double bed for the center suite.
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Acumen Design Associates latest design work on Etihad Airways’ ‘First Apartments’ First Class suites has been recognised by TheDesignAir after the airline was awarded first place in the Top 10 International First Class cabins 2015.
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Following the Launch of Etihad’s groundbreaking A380 premium seating products, Acumen’s Anthony Harcup lifts the lid on the design thinking behind this revolutionary cabin. and discusses the role of disruptive products in the aviation sector.
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It has been 5 years in the making, and now finally Etihad Airways have revealed to the world a ground-breaking suite of products which redefine all classes of flight for their flagship A380 and B787 Dreamliner fleets. Both aircraft design programmes represent the single-biggest commitment to cabin interior product design made by any airline in the world.
The new interiors have been designed by a British consortium of Acumen Design Associates, Honour branding and Factory Design, of which Acumen were selected to design all on-board seating products: -
Saudi Arabian Airlines have teamed up with Acumen and Honour Branding to modernise the interiors of 22 of the airline’s 23 Boeing 777-200ERs. Based on one of B/E Aersopace’s popular suites, Acumen was tasked with re-styling the product to meet Saudia’s specific requirements while working closely with Honour Branding to incorporate a new colour pallet befitting a modern Arabian airline.
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China Southern’s First Class Suites reviewed
November 2011
This Acumen-designed first class suite features in a review by Design Air, and November 2011’s Aircraft interiors article.
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Air China Selects Contour’s First Class Seat
September 2011
Air China select ‘Venus’ seat platform (originally designed by Acumen) to furnish their new 777-300ER’s. Acumen were also responsible for refreshing the product to create a customised look and feel.
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Korean Air has embarked on a major fleet overhaul, featuring new Kosmo suites designed by Acumen that spearhead a broad package of seating and IFE improvements.
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Air France Espace Premiere First Class
March 2004
Following the 2002 Launch of AirFrance’s L’espace Premiere, Acumen’s Simon Lunn discusses the design philosophy behind Air Frances flagship furniture inspired FC suite in this product design case study.
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Following the 2000 Launch of American Airline’s Flagship FC suite, Acumen CEO Ian Dryburgh discusses the design philosophy behind the world-first ‘swivel-seat’ in this product design case study. Read the Aircraft Interior article here.