The name “Afterglow” sounds a little suggestive for a lighting system that will be typically found in an ultra-long-range jet’s bedroom. But the system’s “biodynamic” technology represents a new direction and solution to jet lag in aircraft interior design. Designed to be retrofitted on older jets, London-based JPA Design’s concept is part of the company’s overall focus on wellness. “The idea is to take off in a healthier way than you’ve ever done before,” Elliott Koehler, creative director at JPA, told Robb Report. The system incorporates an “orb” inside a frosted glass panel integrated into the bulkhead. The orb, which slides up and down, matches the solar movements between sunrise and sunset. Afterglow is connected to the cabin’s lighting, creating optimal lighting scenarios based on the length of the flight and the arrival time at the destination. As the jet crosses time zones, Afterglow adjusts color temperature (warm to cool) and..
