Aerial Calm: Reclaiming Nature in Transit
In response to a future-facing brief centered on transportation, Aerial Calm is a speculative textile design collection that reimagines in-flight comfort through the lens of climate awareness and natural resilience. Prompted by the environmental crises of Summer 2024- ranging from wildfires in Greece to hazardous air quality in New York- the project asks: In an increasingly globalized and ecologically volatile world, how might we engage with nature as a source of healing rather than harm?
The resulting collection of airline complementary items- including eye masks, blankets, and cushions- merges sensorial design with sustainable thinking. Each piece draws inspiration from the microscopic textures of calming herbs and is infused with natural herbal tea extracts, creating a multisensory experience that soothes the traveler mid-journey. Designed for a geographically interconnected future, the collection aims to harness nature’s therapeutic qualities, offering moments of grounded serenity in the sky.
