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Design Guild Mark Holder

Flite Compact Modular Seating System

Name of Designer:

Rodney Kinsman RDI
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DGM Number

136

Date of Award

2015

Manufacturers’ Name

OMK Design

Description

Designed to accommodate rising passenger numbers with the influx of new super jumbo jets, Flite offers a 10 per cent increase in seating capacity over alternative products. The minimalist structure utilises a single support bracket and identical injection moulded polyurethane seat and back panels, making the system easy to clean and maintain, while assembly takes just minutes using a single tool.

About

Rodney Kinsman RDI founded OMK Design in 1965. OMK designed and manufactured much of the furniture sold through Terence Conran’s Habitat stores in the 60’s and 70’s. A key figure in the High-Tech design movement, Kinsman’s products are regarded as icons of 20th century British design.

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