There are not many options when it comes to travelling comfortably on airplanes with infants; AirBorn by Malin Grummas, a master’s student at the Umea Institute of Design, hopes to change that. It is a versatile child seat that can be placed in a number of positions for the comfort of both baby and parent.
AirBorn by Malin Grummas can be used on the bulkhead wall, in the lap of the adult passenger or it can be placed on the armrest. Of course, if an empty seat is available, it can be strapped in that as well. According to Yanko Design, "In the first scenario, you can lower the seat in the unlikely case of an emergency to clear the adult’s crash zone and protect the infant from the adult and flying objects."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Inflight Infant Comfort
- The AirBorn by Malin Grummas presents an opportunity for airlines to offer more options in infant seating arrangements on flights.
- Flexible Child Seating
- AirBorn by Malin Grummas provides an opportunity to create new seating designs that can be adjusted to suit the needs of both infants and parents on airplanes.
- Innovative Baby Travel Gear
- AirBorn by Malin Grummas is part of a larger trend towards creating innovative baby travel gear that improves the experience for both child and parent.
Where This Applies
- Airlines
- Airlines have an opportunity to offer more comfortable seating options for families travelling with infants, which could attract more customers and improve brand loyalty.
- Child Product Industry
- AirBorn by Malin Grummas is an example of the kinds of products that can be developed to meet the needs of families with young children, opening up new opportunities for the child product industry.
- Aviation Design Industry
- AirBorn by Malin Grummas challenges the aviation design industry to rethink traditional seating arrangements and come up with new designs to meet the unique needs of families travelling with infants.
