Matt Johnson

Inside the future of aviation technology

Step inside what the future of air travel could entail as we design smarter and more comfortable experiences for the everyday traveler. Welcome to the Overture.

Special materials help prevent bacterial buildup. This is especially useful in saving time between flight cleanups.

Antimicrobial finishes

From NASA to the interiors of government official vehicles, these fabrics will become the industry standard.

They are often made of
microfibers (synthetic fibers
up to 60 times finer than
human hair).

Elastic but strong, spider silk is equal to steel in tensile strength and much tougher than carbon fiber.

We could make air travel more comfortable and a better experience for all.

Restructured Seating

Spacious cabin design also contributes to easy maintenance, not just safety. Comfortable seats enable window view and aisle access for better convenience on longer flights.

Comfort and safety will become the standard expectations of modern travel.

En-route to destination features within airports and shuttles will steer clear of anything high-touch.

High-tech, 
low-touch airport architecture

It all contributes to a greater sense of ease and freedom as travelers move about space en route to different cultural spaces.

Safety, comfort, and autonomy work together in the future of air travel. It’s technology working in harmony with its environment.

More Stories

Tech gadgets for modern air travel

3 facials you can try at home

JOHN DOE

The Brightening Facial

01

Lapis Facial Oil

An inflammation-reducing facial oil that we recommend for even the most sensitive skin.

Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil

Streamline your routine with this multitasking oil that does it all: conditions & firms.

The Clarifying Facial

02

Carrot Seed Facial Oil

A lightweight, healing vitamin boost that deeply nourishes and reinforces the skin's barrier.

Avocado, Poppy Seed Oil

Look for a seed oil that is targeted at clearing out impurities in the skin, especially when used with a clarifying cleanser.

THE CALMING FACIAL

03

Water-Lock Moisturizer

Hydrate more and waste less with this refillable, lightweight daily moisturizer.

Calendula Hydrating Cream

Like a panic button for cranky skin, this moisturizer instantly soothes irritation.

The Author:
Sandra Lanshin

Watch next

The creative boss guide to travel

John Deck

The Crew

Meet our 3 favorite bosses, brand owners and creatives. These insiders let us in on their favorite places to go in the world.

Claire W.

Senior Brand Strategist

Louisiana Art Museum

Copenhagen

This place challenges the notions about what art should be. It’s a great place for inspiration and to introduce something fresh to your creative mind.

Louisiana Art Museum

Gl. Strandvej 13
3050 Humlebæk
Denmark

Matt F.

Chief Creative Officer

Gramercy
Park Hotel

New York City

The NY Hotel's creative flair can be found in each of its 190 guest rooms and suites, which offer a unique composition of colors, textures and a rare collection of art, photographs and objects.

Gramercy Park Hotel

2 Lexington Ave, 
New York, NY 
10010

Marvin S.

Editor at Dwell

Thanks Books

Seoul

Founded by a professor and a local design figure, Thanks Books features expertly curated picks.

Thanks Books

28, Jandari-ro,
Mapo-gu, Seoul 

Read More

The Venice Simplon Orient Express

By John Doe 2020

All aboard

Handmade textiles from the south of France.

Blown glass from
the canals of Venice.

Depart Venice for a romantic journey to London.

1,700

Miles

Hours

54

Bridges

12

The first stop

Visit famed Winery Menegolli, near Verona.

The next stop

12 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris, France

Final stop

Leadenhall is a thriving Victorian covered retail centre with a wide range of goods
on sale.

Leadenhall market

More from John Doe

Sustainability Tips for Living Green Daily

Written by John Doe

July 22, 2020

Tip 1

If you have the luxury of time, try traveling by train or by boat to offset carbon emissions

Tip 2

Pick an airline that lets you offset your travel emissions when you purchase your ticket.

Tip 3

The amount of trash we generate personally on a daily and annual basis is staggering. Whenever possible, bring your own utensils and bags.

Tip 4

Not only is it cheaper to buy in bulk, you reduce the amount of product packaging going into landfills.

Tip 5

Reducing food waste and composting are great ways to offset your footprint. Find a community compost station near you.

From Jane Dow

Up Next

Everything You Need For A Home Video Studio

Technology advice

Matthew Donner

Founder, Sky High Videos

What are you going to be filming? Will you be on the go? Or static in the studio?

As a preferred choice, RED Camera offers unprecedented configurability and quality for outdoor and indoor shooting.

0218

With the right base camera, you can experiment with more low-fi attachments like your phone.

For more details check out specs and compare cameras at Camera Culture.

0218

A good lens is likely to outlive your camera body because good optics are not prone to obsolescence like your fast advancing electronic hardware.

Depending on your subject matter and your location, you may want to consider at least 2 lenses.

For more details check out lenses and compare at Lens Louis. 

0218

Book a tutorial
with Matt

Book a video tutorial class with Matthew Donner. 

You’ll cover the basics in more depth with 1:1 time.

0218

By Betty Doe / July 23, 2020

Solo Sunday in Your City

Betty Doe

@BettysBigCity

Morning

Freemans

Freeman Alley, NYC

Hidden-away spot with amazing craft cocktails & colonial tavern decor.

Afternoon

Central Park

Central Park Deli - New York, NY

The best greenery, sights, and smells to take in and take an aimless stroll to.

Empire State
Building

Empire State - New York, NY

One of my favorite restaurants is on the bottom floor.

Nice views

Evening

I can spend hours at Central Park, but come nighttime...

Skyline

Central Park Deli - New York, NY

Reveling in your city a little is one way to remember why you moved here. 

Bool
Restaurant

5th Avenue - New York, NY

This Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant is one of my secret spots.

About Betty

Betty has lived in NYC for 14 years and has written numerous articles for The Cut.

Read more about her

The best of

Celebrity
Philanthropy

A roundup

It’s great to see so many celebrities we know and love put their money where their heart is.

"It was important for me to start this foundation because it’s rooted in caring for others."

Bill Dates

Bill Dates's

The Plant School

Bringing plants to urban, underserved environments.

Bill Dates's

Cancer Cures

Giving cancer research a much-needed push through donations.

The Plant School

Cancer Cures

“Many things in life inspire philanthropy, such as your faith in humanity and your belief in the human spirit to overcome.”

Wanda Winfrey

Wanda Winfrey’s

Little Big Moves

Encouraging exercise in children across all public and private schools in the US.

Wanda Winfrey’s

Heart To Heart

Tools, methods, and therapists to chat anytime about anything.

Little Big Moves

Heart to Heart

Read More Causes

Million dollar
celebrity foundations

Hollywood turns retail:
Celebrity brands

John Doe

The ins and outs of self-driving cars

Soon, self-driving cars will be everywhere. But did you know there are varying degrees of automation?

Level 1

2020

2,4

m

Currently there are 2.4m vehicles on the road with some level of automation.

2025

8,1

m

Safety

2050

Level 1

Monitoring speed

Single automated system like adaptive cruise control features, e.g. monitoring speed

Acceleration control

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The vehicle can control steering and acceleration.

Environmental Detection

Conditional automation can alert to any vehicles nearby and make steering adjustments.

Pedestrian
Safety

High-driving automation. Vehicles can intervene if things go wrong.

Relax
and enjoy

Full driving automation. Does not require human attention. No pedals or steering wheels.

Levels of automation

Automated monitored

Human monitored

1

Levels of automation

Automated monitored

Human monitored

2

Levels of automation

Automated monitored

Human monitored

5