The goal of the install was to create a piece to help the sales team explain the benefits of pressure forming design into an otherwise smooth plastic airline seat component. The piece was to be easy to transport and easily removed from the display for conversational  use during the expo.

This installation was made of a single diamond 'part' which was duplicated into 130 exact models using an aluminum mold. The base material is a metallic thermoplastic sheet. Each part has 4 posts epoxied to the back with a magnet. The base of the wall is steel sheet with a canvas applied and painted for a dry-wall like finish. Each part also demonstrates texture, fading texture, deep draw ability of the plastic, smooth recesses and the inherent/original sheet texture.

The diamond has a high-side and a low side. Each one seamlessly fits to create a 3-part hexagon form with the middle high point. Also - 3 hexagons form a low-point at the center and fourth hexagon.

The tool was (and still is) used to explain the benefits of a process "pressure forming" using thermoplastic sheet. The process enables the designer to incorporate branding, texture and other functional attributes without adding weight or additional processes. Collaboration with David Scott (Independent designer/consultant, formerly of New Zealand Airlines).

From initial idea to install, this project was completed in less than four months. The install pictured was displayed at Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg 2016 (Germany).