Airline Food Design

As part of the Food Design Master at SPD Milano, we collaborated with deSter on a project focused on the design of tableware for Business and First Class airline service. The brief: to develop a set of elements that enhance the dining experience in a high-altitude, premium context.
The project began with a visit to Gate Gourmet at Malpensa Airport, where students explored the behind-the-scenes logistics of in-flight catering. This real-world insight informed the design process, balancing functional constraints with experiential goals.
The outcome is a range of proposals that, with food at the center, rethink the onboard table as more than just a service surface—turning it into an integrated part of the passenger experience. Materiality, interaction, and context were key drivers in shaping concepts aligned with comfort, space optimization, and brand identity.

Photo Studio Martí Guixé, 2025