Narrowbody
Aircraft Crew Rest Concept

Narrowbody
Aircraft Crew Rest Concept

Narrowbody
Aircraft Crew Rest Concept

Design Research
Sketching
Unreal Engine
Rhino3D
CMF
Human Factors
Lighting Design

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

This is self-directed project I worked on during my internship at TEAGUE, exploring a novel solution for introducing dedicated crew rest stations on future Boeing narrowbody aircraft.


This concept was driven by emerging needs for improved crew comfort thanks to evolving market and regulatory demands for longer flights on smaller aircraft.

This is self-directed project I worked on during my internship at TEAGUE, exploring a novel solution for introducing dedicated crew rest stations on future Boeing narrowbody aircraft.


This concept was driven by emerging needs for improved crew comfort thanks to evolving market and regulatory demands for longer flights on smaller aircraft.

This is self-directed project I worked on during my internship at TEAGUE, exploring a novel solution for introducing dedicated crew rest stations on future Boeing narrowbody aircraft.


This concept was driven by emerging needs for improved crew comfort thanks to evolving market and regulatory demands for longer flights on smaller aircraft.

EMERGING NEED FOR DEDICATED CREW REST STATIONS ON SMALLER PLANES

EMERGING NEED FOR DEDICATED CREW REST STATIONS ON SMALLER PLANES

Can/Will Fly Further

Current narrowbody aircraft are flying further than ever before, future engines and architectures are expected to increase range even further.

Strong Market Demand

Strong demand for direct travel on thinner and seasonal routes, for both business and leisure travelers.

Strong Market Demand

Strong demand for direct travel on thinner and seasonal routes, for both business and leisure travelers.

Strong Market Demand

Strong demand for direct travel on thinner and seasonal routes, for both business and leisure travelers.

Crew Stress & Compliance

Growing need to address crew stress on long-haul flights, as well as pressure from regulatory and union organizations.

Crew Stress & Compliance

Growing need to address crew stress on long-haul flights, as well as pressure from regulatory and union organizations.

Crew Stress & Compliance

Growing need to address crew stress on long-haul flights, as well as pressure from regulatory and union organizations.

Sub-Optimal Solutions

Converting a row of 1st class seats into a crew rest compromises both the quality of rest and the flight's revenue potential.

Sub-Optimal Solutions

Converting a row of 1st class seats into a crew rest compromises both the quality of rest and the flight's revenue potential.

Sub-Optimal Solutions

Converting a row of 1st class seats into a crew rest compromises both the quality of rest and the flight's revenue potential.

DESIGNING THE FORWARD GALLEY AS AN ADAPTABLE, ON-DEMAND CREW REST STATION

DESIGNING THE FORWARD GALLEY AS AN ADAPTABLE, ON-DEMAND CREW REST STATION

The forward galley is split into two halves. For short-medium haul flights, the galley operates as normal.

The starboard half of the galley transforms on-demand into a Class-1 crew rest station.

The other half continues to operate as a galley, ensuring minimal compromise to passenger service.

BALANCING SPACE EFFICENCY, CREW COMFORT & OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY

BALANCING SPACE EFFICENCY, CREW COMFORT & OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY

A fully reclining jump seat affords maximum crew comfort, while being able to neatly fold away for the galley carts.

Next to the seat is a storage drawer with a built-in reading light, wall socket, wireless charging pad, ventilation, seat controls and a cup holder.

AN ISOLATED YET SPACIOUS CREW REST FOR ENTERTAINMENT, RELAXATION & REJUVENATION

Acoustic insulation + storage cabinets

The enlarged monument houses a folding bed, additional storage spaces, emergency supplies and a display for inflight entertainment and communications.

Diffused light strip around exit

Folding bed w/ built-in LCD display & tray table

Once unlatched, the LCD display folds out of the monument to reveal a large tray table.

Sound blanket partition w/ magnetic latch

Tray table w/ anti-slip silicone

The tray table unfolds further to reveal a single bed.

By designing the seat and bed as separate independent components, I am able to maximize rest quality with minimal compromises.

Folding bed

DESIGN PROCESS