''The Future of First Class Travel'' GQ Magazine September 2017
Gentleman’s magazine GQ spoke with Design Q about our recent Aerion interior design concept. The future or first class travel article showcased our interior design in a 2 page spread, alongside aviation manufacturer Airbus and rival design consultancies Mercedes-Benz and Pagani. Pick up Septembers issue to see the full story, or click the link below.
Comlux teams with up Design Q to design their next generation of VIP aircraft concepts
In the latest Altitudes Magazine, Design Q CEO Howard Guy speaks about the collaboration with Comlux America and the idea to develop an interior design and floorplan concept for the next generation narrow body interiors; specifically the Airbus ACJ neo and the BBJ MAX 8 aircraft.
Comlux America’s goal in this initiative has been to obtain designer perspectives and concepts to capture the different cultures, styles and tastes of potential VIP customers. Specifically, Design Q was required to develop unique rendering concepts for the Neo and MAX 8, each with unique materials, styles and concepts.
“This is truly a mutually benefiting relationship, and something that has never been done before in our industry,” stated Scott Meyer CEO, Comlux America. “Comlux has a true admiration for all our industry designers and we were lucky enough to have these few key designers partner with us on this unique idea for next generation aircraft,” continued Meyer.
Design Q CEO Howard Guy said “Design Q is excited about the partnership with Comlux on their Airbus ACJ neo and the BBJ MAX 8 aircraft programs. With Comlux’s capabilities and Design Q’s vision of the best customer experience, together we can lift the design signature of an aircraft to suit the exact needs of each VIP customer.” He added: “Design Q focus on invention and excellence so it will be great to see some revolution and surprise in these great aircraft! “
Click the link to read the full article.
In their latest issue, Business Aviation Magazine wrote an article entitled 'Outstanding Design Q'. The very flattering piece talks about our 'exemplary work and expansion plans'. Click the link to read about our latest projects and our plans for the future.
You will have noticed on our social media accounts that the Design Q team have a passion for cars, Classic and Modern. They are 'Petrolheads' and own many unique cars between them.
Petrolicious, a popular classic car website, and studio favourite featured one of our designer's as a photographer. They chose 5 Instagrammer's worth following this week. Patrick was one of them.
Check out the article link, and Patrick's Instagram photography.
It's been a year since we delivered the Bespoke Maserati 4200Q to our client John. He is still in love with the design of his car, and while out enjoying the weather with the top down he decided to bring it back home to Design Q and reunite it with the team that created it. Is there anything better than driving for fun, especially when your car is as unique as the 4200Q. It's great for us to see a customer that is happy with his purchase.
John Lee with his Bespoke Maserati 4200 Q
One of our designers virtually experiencing a concept design for the Aerion AS2 interior, inside the full size mockup
Howard Guy, CEO at Design Q, recently spoke with Business Jet Interiors International Magazine to discuss the growing use of virtual reality within the Design Q studio, and how we use it within the aviation industry.
We were pleased to see one of our past projects featured in a national TV advertising campaign by Monarch, who are promoting their staff's friendly, genuine and caring cabin crew. Going ‘above and beyond’ and providing excellent service to customers is Monarch's goal, and this also comes down to the seats their customers use.
We designed the PF2000 seat alongside PITCH Aircraft Seating, and Monarch were the first customer to use this innovative seat.
Design Q has been featured on the cover of EVA Magazine's latest issue. EVA sat down with CEO Howard Guy to talk about some of our recent successes, including winning the design job to create the interior of Aerion's Supersonic Jet, in conjunction with Inairvation, and the build of the full size AS2 interior mock-up in our facility.
On a lighter note, Howard also spoke about the adventures we are looking forward to in the next couple of years, creating innovative concepts, our deep understanding that design is more than skin deep, and the enjoyment we get when our clients are happy.
Worth a read!
Last week, Design Q attended the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to help unveil the premium upgrades we designed for Pitch Aircraft Seating's economy seat. The PF2000 economy seat upgrades were well received at the Expo and interest kept the stand quite busy.
PITCH were showing off their new seat designs, colour and material innovations, and storage options. In addition to their already innovation seat, they wanted to showcase the high level of customisation that's possible with the PF2000.
The Aerion AS2 story has been featured in this months EVA International Magazine. Its an interesting read about an exciting project in Business Aviation. Design Q are Inairvation's preferred design supplier for interior design.
Anthony Harrington - Editor EVA International says ''The top business aviation story of 2015, undoubtedly, has to be Flexjet’s order for 20 of Aerion’s yet-to-be built AS2 supersonic jets. At a stroke that turned business aviation’s dream of supersonic travel into a reality, particularly since, with the support of Airbus, Aerion CEO Doug Nichols – interviewed in this issue – now has the production guns to bring the jet to market. Definitely one to watch.''