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How Acumen Makes Its Mark in the Congested Patent Space
 | Written by Valerie Silva
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In It Takes Ten, leaders from 10 of the industry’s top design houses share their thoughts on the creative process, sources of inspiration and the many diverging strategies that guide their work. In this section, Acumen discusses protecting one’s intellectual property. Contemplative train scenes abound in literature and cinema. They’re favorites of Leo Tolstoy and […]

The Green Team: How Etihad and Boeing Are Fostering Eco-Friendly Innovation
 | Written by Jasmin Legatos
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Etihad and Boeing have partnered on a program testing ideas to reduce air travel’s environmental impact.  How do you take one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft and improve its ecological footprint? That’s the question Boeing and Etihad Airways have teamed up to answer with a specially themed 787-10 Dreamliner dubbed the Greenliner. “Etihad will be using […]

Plant Therapy: Why Airports Are Bringing the Outside In
 | Written by Gabriel Leigh
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Eating greens is good for you, and so is surrounding yourself with greenery – especially at the airport. Airports are increasingly weaving plant life into terminal design, in a trend that looks set to flourish as we learn more about the psychological benefits of greenery. Among them is Doha’s Hamad International, which unveiled plans for […]

Factorydesign and Thompson Aero’s VantageSolo Seat Is Proof That Breaking From Tradition Has Its Rewards
 | Written by Valerie Silva
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In It Takes Ten, leaders from 10 of the industry’s top design houses share their thoughts on the creative process, sources of inspiration and the many diverging strategies that guide their work. In this section, Factorydesign explains how sometimes the best solutions appear in the most unusual places. As a boy, Adam White would tinker […]