Caon Design Office and Woolmark conceptualize Modulo, an aesthetically pleasing aircraft seat and efficient way to refresh cabins on the fly.

For the vast majority of frequent fliers, traveling by air is associated with a litany of inconveniences and discomforts. We do it because we have to, not because we want to ? all reflective of an industry maximizing efficiencies rather than amenities. But for those fortunate enough to travel by business or first class, those compromises aren’t left on the tarmac, with a Group 1 seat ticket promising elevated ergonomics, superior materials, thoughtful design, and entertaining technologies while in transit. Caon Design Office and Woolmark’s Modulo aircraft seat concept envisions an aesthetically efficient means permitting airlines to refresh their cabins on the fly ? without the premium price tag ? by weaving together comfort and practicality with modular design. Modulo’s organic curved form is reminiscent of Mario Bellini’s work for Olivetti.

In contrast to current products, which often rely on rigid composites or plastics for partitions and seats, Modulo utilizes wing-like woolen elements, thereby concentrating on a single material as the central theme of the design.
The Modulo aircraft seat design concept conceived by Caon Design Office and Woolmark is direct in delivering on the practical concerns related to air transportation ? weight reduction, sustainability, and the need to address scheduled ca...