Process Journal: Cabin Arrangement by Kathy Ky https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g UNSW | Industrial Design Studio 3B | en-us 2020-06-04 01:38:45 UTC 2023-04-09 13:38:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2708.png SOCIAL SPACE DESIGN KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/610056073 2020-06-04 01:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/610056073 CONSIDERATIONS KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/612200099 • Aircraft safety compliance and operational requirements 
• Airframe envelope & constraints 
• People: Passengers (adults and children), Aircrew, Cleaners and Ground crew
• Elements: Touch points, Surfaces, Textures, Materials and Finishes
• Technology: Lighting, Ventilation, Digital technologies, Smart materials, etc
• Stowage, Toilets and Galleys
• Aircraft cabin hygiene - between flights, and during flights
• Cleaning, sanitising and decontamination - prevent
the spread
• Loading/unloading of passengers
• Low-Touch, Contactless and Self-service experiences
• Aircraft cabin changes in response to emerging requirements for safe air travel

Boeing 787-9 Details
https://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-boeing-7879-dreamliner-seat-review-economy-class-premium-economy-and-business-gz69ff

https://airlinesfleet.com/qantas-fleet-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-details-and-pictures/#Economy

]]> 2020-06-05 02:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/612200099 DESIGN BRIEF KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614873986 Existing seating configurations and interior layout of seating, aisles, galleys, stowage and toilets need to be re-considered. Using the Boeing 787 floor plan as a foundation for your design, reconfigure and visualise the Interior to meet infection control requirements.]]> 2020-06-07 08:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614873986 CURRENT SITUATION KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614878050 2020-06-07 08:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614878050 GALLEY CONCEPT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614881184 2020-06-07 08:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614881184 GALLEY CONCEPT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614885750 2020-06-07 08:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614885750 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614893300 2020-06-07 08:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614893300 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614894089 2020-06-07 08:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614894089 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614894827 2020-06-07 08:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614894827 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614895642 2020-06-07 08:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614895642 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614898270 - Limited inflight services (food, drinks, shop) on short flights 
- Business class meals are served on a single tray instead of multiple courses
- All-in-one snack bags replace food/drink service 
- Hot towel service suspended ]]> 2020-06-07 08:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/614898270 MATERIALS KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615017033
  • Anti-microbial materials/coating 
  • Transparent/ semi-translucent.
  • Self operating fabrics/ Smart textiles.
  • 3D Knit, recycled yarns
    • ]]>     2020-06-07 10:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615017033     TECHNOLOGY KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615018330
  • Ultraviolet-cleaning systems
  • Contactless technologies e.g. facial biometrics, digital ID scanning on mobile apps
  • Electronic bag tags
  • Offsite processing
  • Face recognition and thermal sensing (contagion heat map)
  • Real-time crowd density tracking (LIDAR sensor and 3D stereoscopic sensors)
    • ]]>     2020-06-07 10:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615018330     DESIGN LANGUAGE KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615018940
  • Emphasis on hygiene and sanitation (easily cleaned and disinfected)
  • Seat partitioning screens
  • Functionality driven form & technical/futuristic furniture. 
  • Minimal, modern, high-tech. 
  • Temperate lighting/ambient illumination.
  • Sculpted seat, designed to closely mould the human form, optimise knee and leg room - draws on sports car design
    • ]]>     2020-06-07 10:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615018940     INFECTION CONTROL KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615057889
  • Quick and effective sanitation during turnaround between flights.
  • Hygiene of food and comfort packs (blankets, duvets, pillows).
    • Pre-packaged and sealed items
  • Mandatory PPE for both passengers & crew - replacing items in amenities kit with PPE packs.
  • Air is recycled through hospital-grade HEPA filters, removing 99.97% of contaminants including viruses. The other half is flushed outside through valves.
  • Arrangement and sectioning of business/economy class.
  • Privacy - removing cabin dividers/curtains, data privacy.
    • ]]>     2020-06-07 11:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615057889     FUTURE INNOVATIONS KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615058444
  • Sanitation robots/ autonomous cleaners. 
  • Photon showers for jet lag.
  • Hover meal carts. Seamless meal service with reduced human contacts. 
  • Voice recognition & touchless control e.g. Elenium technology uses head movement to control self-service device/screens. 
  • Improved digital queuing
  • Layering fast/touchless technology -  combine OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology and machine learning to check/verify passengers health during check-in.
    • AR/AI technology to create a personalised  contactless experience.
    • ]]>     2020-06-07 11:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615058444     RESTRICTIONS/REGULATIONS KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615062082
  • Implementation of seat screens require certification and time.
  • Ensuring data privacy with increasing integration of technology. 
  • Standardisation blurring the lines between classes - all meals are served in prepackaged boxes.
    • ]]>     2020-06-07 11:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615062082     SOCIAL DISTANCING KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615072680
  • Serving meals by zones e.g. serve window seats followed by aisle seats.
  • Load economy passengers before business/first passengers due to current seat structure.
  • Board passengers in smaller clusters (10-20 pp)
  • The number of people allowed to be on a flight to ensure good social distancing. 

    • ]]>     2020-06-07 11:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615072680     Dan Freeman, Director of Payloads Engineering at Boeing KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615076837 “Changing the architecture of the cabin is very difficult. I don’t see a futuristic change in a decade, but I see this constant evolution that aircraft are going to provide a service that is safe for the passenger and crew, while it is differentiated to serve the airlines’ needs in order to serve the passengers.”]]> 2020-06-07 11:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615076837 Fabio Gamba, Director General at Airline Caterers Association KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615080801 "People would prefer food that is traceable and trackable. They would want a bit more information of what it is that they are eating. In terms of waste, there would be legitimate expectations to have more sustainability in the way the cabin waste is being treated. And the third part is the way the food is being distributed and brought to the passenger.”]]> 2020-06-07 11:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615080801 Akira Mitsumasu, VP, Global Marketing at Japan Airlines KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615082575  “I hope that the 2030 cabin will be more environmentally friendly. For example, having everything pre-selected and pre-loaded, so that we don’t have to load anything that customers do not want and need.”]]> 2020-06-07 11:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615082575 Professor Byron Jones of Kansas State University KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615110119 "Current aircraft ventilation systems are excellent.The biggest challenge you have on an aircraft is the extremely high occupant density. You have got a lot of people crammed into a small space, and you have to get a lot of air in there to ventilate that space to maintain the air quality,"]]> 2020-06-07 12:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615110119 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615922297 2020-06-08 01:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615922297 INITIAL IDEAS KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615927866
  • Load economy passengers on business class seats - front of the plane (they will be loaded last). Completely upgrade the interior of current economy seats for business passengers - back of the plane (they will be loaded first). 
  • Cabin seats with thermo-sensors to generate readings of passengers  body temperature. Or lights up when temperature is above 37.
  • Automated meal service. Passengers order meals through app which they can self collect when served by an AI meal cart. 
    • ]]>     2020-06-08 01:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/615927866     Overhead Meal Cart KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616448611 2020-06-08 09:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616448611 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616452508 2020-06-08 09:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616452508 Automated Meal Service KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616488797 2020-06-08 09:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616488797 Boom Supersonic Concept KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616654689 2020-06-08 11:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616654689 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616707275 2020-06-08 12:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616707275 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616764966 Perforated metal frame integrated with smart textiles - lightweight conductive yarn replaces typical  foam seats]]> 2020-06-08 12:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/616764966 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/618666993 2020-06-09 11:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/618666993 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/619654242 2020-06-09 22:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/619654242 GROUP 1 TUT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/621678033
  • Size, load and possibility of carry on luggage? 
  • Galley & toilets can't be rearranged due to the plane internal structure. 
    • 'Flex Zones' where galleys/toilets can be arranged - above & below deck 
  • Using overhead space
  • Flexible/modular components 
    • Moveable barriers
    • Modular sections of seats
  • Middle seat problem 
    • removing it will only keeps you 45cm away from the next person. 
  • An opportunity to reconfigure economy cabin. 
    • Uni-directional passage to reduce close contact

      IDEA 3: Autonomous meal service cart that circles in one direction, passenger collect pre-prepared meals
  • Can zoom in to design for a specific section OR zoom out to design the entire layout. 
    • ]]>     2020-06-11 01:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/621678033     Sanitation friendly materials UVC tech KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/621691373 Side effects of UV on health and materials (yellowing of plastics over time) ]]> 2020-06-11 01:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/621691373 GermFalcon Disinfecting Cart KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/622190507 Inspiration for automated meal service idea.]]> 2020-06-11 09:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/622190507 Effective Boarding Methods KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/628715580
  • Block/zone method (boarding from the back to the front of the aircraft) - current & slowest
  • Wilma method (Window, Middle, and then Aisle) - best
  • Steffen method (passengers line up in a prescribed order)
  • Random boarding
    • ]]>     2020-06-16 10:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/628715580     INITIAL CONCEPTS KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/628761911 2020-06-16 11:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/628761911 3 CONCEPTS COMPILED KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/630450125 2020-06-17 12:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/630450125 CONCEPT 1 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631315422
  • Using current seat designs with new layout 1-2-2-1
  • x48 premium economy seats (more than Qantas layout)
  • x96 economy seats. 
  • Solo passengers have window seats & families/couples have aisle seats. No issues with jumping over passengers. 
  • No alteration to business class layout. 
    • Improvements to Concept 1
    • Better loading method - Wilma method (window, middle then aisle) 
    • Use concept 2 to enforce change
    ]]>     2020-06-17 23:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631315422     CONCEPT 2 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631316327
  • Flow of passengers and crew members moves in one direction to avoid close contact. 
  • Floor signage for 1.5 m distance.
  • Reduced contacts.

    • Improvements to concept 2
    • Use concept 1 arrangement. 
    • Pre-ordering meals can reduce food weight, wastes and allows for quick, effective meal prep
    • Only serve a single dish - have multiple robots for other meals
    ]]>     2020-06-17 23:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631316327     CONCEPT 3 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631320163
  • Focussed on saving costs for airline and quick turnaround time. 
  • Same number of seats are kept but seats are modified with additional seat dividers. 
  • Seats are mounted on rails to enable sliding. 

    • Improvements to Concept 3
    • No seat dividers. 
    • Use concept 1 arrangement.
    • Safety issues with sliding seats.
    ]]>     2020-06-17 23:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631320163     GROUP 1 TUT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631326659
  • Most of airlines revenue comes from first class seats 
  • Consider economic loss for airlines - need a realistic solution 
    • Cost of losing seats is paid by passengers ie higher air fares
  • A one way system is not always ideal -  passing more seats to find your seat increases chance for infection
    • ]]>     2020-06-17 23:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/631326659     AUTOMEAL KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/637369712 - Passengers pre-order meals when purchasing flight tickets
    - Meals are prepped based on orders, loaded and docked at the galley ]]>     2020-06-23 12:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/637369712     KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/637376589 AUTOMEAL IN CONTEXT 
    Economy Cabin]]>     2020-06-23 12:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/637376589     KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638043097 2020-06-23 23:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638043097 UPDATED LAYOUT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638211658
  • Redesigned to suit proposed  meal service system. Galley now transforms into docking stations for AUTOMEAL.
  • Possibility tp upgrade galley for other purposes e.g. water refill station/sink 
  • Economy seating 
    1-2-2-2-1
  • Premium economy seating
    1-2-2-1
    • ]]>     2020-06-24 03:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638211658     KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638217190 2020-06-24 03:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638217190 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638828609 2020-06-24 14:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/638828609 GROUP 1 TUT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/639343964
  • Last 3 rows are now quarantine zone
  • Can show scale by putting design in context with passengers
  • Reconsider having 4 aisles for economy cabin 
  • Announcement on screen with personalised message "[name] [seat] order is coming in [wait time]" with path of cart moving through the cabin 
    - also show same trolley on passenger screen collecting used trays follow by another cart serving drinks
    - have 2 screens on each side; screen show [name] this is your order [meal] [seat] to acknowledge passenger
    - airline send reminder 1 week before
    - show food in sealed boxes instead of tray with small drinks
  • Scheduled service for drinks announcement on screen; everything booked on screen for any extra services. 
    - coffee/tea reuseable cups
    • ]]>     2020-06-24 23:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/639343964     KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642532234
  • Business cabin layout stays the same
  • Premium economy & Economy seating 1-2-2-1
    • ]]>     2020-06-29 02:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642532234     AUTOMEAL IN CONTEXT KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642533985 **number of rows in the economy cabin are reduced for the render** ]]> 2020-06-29 03:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642533985 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642534677 Galley is transformed into docking stations for Automeals ]]> 2020-06-29 03:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642534677 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642535180 Automeal uses touchless control technology - passenger wave hand to open cart and collect meals ]]> 2020-06-29 03:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/642535180 USER INTERFACE KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/644596823
  • Designed for Automeal screens and seat screens
  • Meal service uses meal box concept proposed by Altey Huzrev https://www.behance.net/gallery/77978585/Turkish-Airlines-Meal?tracking_source=search_projects_recommended%7Cairplane%20meal%20
    • ]]>     2020-07-01 04:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/644596823     KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/645022731 2020-07-01 14:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/645022731 KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/645024483 2020-07-01 14:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/645024483 FINAL REFLECTION KathyKy https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/674019859 At the start of the project, I felt quite intimidated by the brief as I haven't had any experience in spatial design and thought it would be a huge challenge to design and model an entire aircraft cabin in 6 weeks. This seemingly daunting task really pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to extensively research the knowledge and learn the skills required to successfully complete the project. As I reflect on my notes throughout the design process, it was interesting and rewarding to see how my concept and design thinking developed. In addition, condensing my learnings and expounding the qualities of my concept in 2 slides was particularly challenging and also a task I believe could have been done better in my final submission. The graphics and texts on the first slide could be organised in a way that's more visually engaging. for example, using callouts to highlight and pinpoint the key qualities of the new cabin arrangement. ]]> 2020-08-10 08:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/KathyKy/p4j7me4z2qmcbh7g/wish/674019859