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Continuing our look at LAYER projects that reimagine everyday typologies – today we’re spotlighting Move, a smart seating concept for Airbus that rethinks the economy cabin from the seat up for a better inflight experience. Move uses digitally knitted smart textiles embedded with sensors that let passengers monitor and control seat temperature, tension and pressure via an app. Lightweight, adaptable and data-rich, the design enhances passenger comfort while supporting more efficient and sustainable aircraft performance. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #Airbus #Travel #planedesign #SmartTextiles #FutureTech #FutureofTravel

This week, we're continuing to showcase past @LAYER_design projects that push boundaries – and today we’re featuring a project that asks “What if your smartphone truly understood you?” PiA is a concept ecosystem designed by LAYER that reimagines the AI personal assistant as something more contextual, intuitive, and emotionally resonant. The system includes a smartphone, biometric earbud, and wearable camera module – discreet, tactile devices that allow PiA to see, hear, and respond to your world in real time. Crafted from recycled glass and designed with the material sensitivity of jewellery or eyewear, PiA proposes a softer, more human future for AI. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #PiA #technology #futuretech #techdesign #futuretechnology

This week, we're sharing more of our favourite past LAYER projects that reimagine conventional typologies for the future. Today, we’re highlighting KiteONE – a modular 3D-printed eyewear system designed for Kite. KiteONE uses 3D scanning and parametric modelling to create frames tailored to each user’s facial geometry, offering a truly made-to-measure fit. The system includes four interchangeable temple styles, customisable hinges and colour options, and the ability to print a bespoke message inside the temple – transforming everyday eyewear into a personalised design object. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #AndreuWorld #KiteONE #3Dprinting #eyewear

The Calma task chair, designed by LAYER for Andreu World, is available in a refined material palette that elevates its sculptural form and fits seamlessly into both home offices and workplaces. Alongside mesh and textile options, the range includes a contoured walnut 3D plywood backrest, as well as a fully upholstered model that wraps the shell entirely in fabric or leather. This rich and sensitive material palette challenges the conventional language of task chairs. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #AndreuWorld #Calma #taskchair #workplacedesign

The Calma task chair, designed by LAYER for Andreu World, is defined by its seamless sculptural silhouette – and at the heart of that is the loop armrest. A continuous die-cast aluminium frame wraps around the backrest, transitioning effortlessly into armrests that offer both visual clarity and ergonomic support. This framing element is the signature of the collection, uniting the design, and blending visual simplicity with high-performance ergonomics. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #AndreuWorld #Calma #taskchair #workplacedesign

This week, we’re sharing new images of the Calma task chair, designed by LAYER for Spanish brand Andreu World. Calma is an award-winning chair that reimagines workplace seating with sculptural softness and ergonomic intelligence. This image captures the chair disassembled, revealing the precision behind its pared-back form. From the engineered die-cast aluminium frame to the softly contoured seat shell, every component is crafted for performance and comfort. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #AndreuWorld #Calma #taskchair #workplacedesign

The Shark FlexFusion Straight 5-in-1 designed by LAYER with SharkNinja Beauty is a complete styling ecosystem – and every detail elevates the ritual of hair styling through thoughtful, human-centred design. The sculpted surfaces mimic the contours of the hand and scalp, creating a tool that’s as comfortable to hold as it is precise to use; chamfered and creased surfaces signal performance; and the satin metallic finish highlights the functional zones, while subtle trim details celebrate the transformation point between body and attachment. This visual and material language communicates clearly and confidently, making advanced performance feel more accessible at home. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #SharkBeauty #SharkNinja #Beauty #HairStyling

The Shark FlexFusion Straight 5-in-1 – designed by LAYER with SharkNinja Beauty – is a modular styling system that reduces the number of tools needed to achieve salon-level results at home. With five easy-to-swap attachments – including a wet-or-dry ceramic straightener, hot brush, auto-wrap curlers, concentrator, and diffuser – the device adapts to different hair types, textures, and routines. Each attachment has been designed by LAYER in partnership with SharkNinja Beauty to feel intuitive and visually distinct, using material cues and balanced ergonomics to simplify the styling process. The result is a single tool that replaces an entire drawer of hot tools, without compromising on performance or experience. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #SharkBeauty #SharkNinja #Beauty #HairStyling

LAYER has been partnering with SharkNinja Beauty to develop a distinctive design language for a new generation of styling and beauty tools. The latest product in this collaboration – the Shark FlexFusion Straight 5-in-1 Air Styler, Dryer & Ceramic Straightener – showcases the studio’s commitment to design that feels beautiful, performs with precision, and supports intuitive, daily use. From elegant forms and premium materiality to intuitive visual cues that effortlessly express function, the design language balances performance and refinement – elevating the everyday ritual of styling. Link in the comments for full project information. #LAYER #SharkBeauty #SharkNinja #Beauty #HairStyling

Continuing our look at LAYER's tech portfolio – Trove is a wearable that explores how technology can be elevated through the lens of fashion and jewellery. Designed for fintech start-up Trove, the system turns crypto storage into a personal, expressive object. The heartbeat-authenticated Coin magnetically attaches to a wristband, necklace, or brooch-like clip, transforming digital security into a wearable accessory that’s both functional and desirable. With interchangeable fascias and sculptural detailing, Trove repositions personal tech as something to be styled, not hidden away. #cryptocurrency #technology #techdesign #cryptowallet #wearables