Elbow Wars are Over with Soarigami
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“It’s all about making the skies a little bit friendlier,” stresses Arthur Chang, co-founder of the not-yet-released product that has frequent flyers talking. Chang is the co-founder of Soarigami, a simple product set to end in-flight armrest battles. The lightweight device is placed on the armrest to evenly divide it, allowing passengers to share the space peacefully.
Chang, a hospitality consultant, developed the product with co-founder Grace Lee Chang, who brought a background in hospitality design and architecture. Both are frequent travelers and acknowledged the need for a device that would allow personal space while exercising common courtesy. After many attempts at a design that was comfortable and allowed both passengers an equal armrest share, the final design was inspired by a paper airplane, crafted in frustration from an unsuccessful sketch.
“It’s all about making the skies a little bit friendlier.”
Chang has tried the product on numerous flights himself and hasn’t had any problems introducing the concept to his in-flight neighbors. “The response is good!” he laughs before confirming he does not travel with a bodyguard when testing Soarigami. The first edition is plastic however there are plans for a leather luxury edition which would double as a travel wallet.
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Soarigami is not yet available for purchase, however due to the popularity of its catchy “Annoying Passenger Anthem,” written by the co-founders, pre-buy registration has begun. The product will be ready in early 2015 and costs about $30 USD.
The brand is fun with a strong focus on friendly travel. Their video highlights gripes of air travel we can all relate to, but their greater movement is to unfold savvier skies so passengers have the best in-flight experience. And Chang hopes to use his product to make the skies not only friendlier but cleaner. He is looking to partner with a green initiative that would help travelers offset carbon emissions.