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Changing expectations have made a big impact to leather supplier Perrone Aerospace’s
design process, leading to more collaborative relationships with customers
he aviation design industry
has transformed considerably
over the past 20 years, with
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focus shifting to new materials and
adjacent markets. Taking cues from
the automotive and fashion industries,
customers are looking to infuse exclusive,
imaginative elements into distinct
interiors. Social media and other forms
of online collaboration have made it
possible for anyone around the globe to
stay tuned in to the latest trends in the
world of design.
“Customers and designers regularly
approach us looking for something fresh
and creative,” says Bill Perrone, president
of Perrone Aerospace. “Technology and
the availability of information has played
a huge role in that. Many of our
customers have a clear vision of what
they want the final product to look
like. It is our job to help them
turn that vision into a reality.”
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
The design realm is a visual
and collaborative space.
“When we are working
with customers to realize
the final product, it is very
helpful to be able to share
information immediately and
accurately,” notes Perrone.
“We are able to transmit
renderings of customised
leathers and textiles
immediately following
production, making it easier
to fine-tune ideas and make
modifications along the way.
Customers have become much
more involved in the creative
process, pushing the limits of
suppliers in non-traditional ways
and forcing technology to evolve at the
same time. We have definitely adjusted
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HIGH DESIGN
Personalisation
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and metallic and
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