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Flexjet - Project LXI

/Overview

Concept design for Flexjet’s Project LXI: a unique private jet interior inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and AI-driven materiality.

Challenge

While many private jet interiors follow a Western aesthetic of opulence, this concept set out to create something quieter and more intentional. The challenge was to honor Japanese design values—like restraint, balance, and negative space within the luxury expectations of modern aviation, while pushing material design into the future.

Approach

Drawing from principles like Ma (space) and Shibui (subtle beauty), the design incorporates charred Shou Sugi Ban wood, Aizome-inspired leather, washi-textured walls, and natural stone. The standout feature is an AI-generated flooring pattern that interprets cherry blossoms in motion representing renewal, impermanence, and innovation. Each element was selected to evoke serenity, while elevating tactile and cultural richness.

Designed as part of Flexjet’s exploration into the next era of private aviation, Sakura transforms the Gulfstream G650 interior into a calming, immersive space in the sky. The concept challenges traditional ideas of luxury with a quieter kind of beauty focusing on craftsmanship, negative space, and emotional resonance. The AI-generated cherry blossom flooring becomes a visual anchor, blending cutting-edge technology with cultural symbolism to create a one-of-a-kind cabin experience.

Sakura redefines luxury for the modern traveler. Instead of excess, it offers clarity. Instead of distraction, stillness. Built on the foundation of Japanese design philosophy and elevated through innovation, this concept is a thoughtful step forward for aviation interiors. It's where timeless artistry meets tomorrow’s tools.

Flexjet - Project LXI

Project Focus

Art Direction, Concept Development, Material Storytelling

Flexjet - Project LXI

/Overview

Concept design for Flexjet’s Project LXI: a unique private jet interior inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and AI-driven materiality.

Challenge

Approach

Flexjet - Project LXI

A new vision of aviation luxury through heritage and innovation

Flexjet - Project LXI

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