Video: Design Firm Teague Bets on Tech to Make Transportation Enjoyable
Photo Credit: John Barratt, CEO of design consulting firm Teague, is trying to remove the friction from various forms of transportation. Skift
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It's been decades since the last "golden age of travel," and we're due for a new one, featuring the Internet of Things.
For many travelers, flying is a mediocre experience at best. Airport security is giving people anxiety, legroom is shrinking, first class is fading, and people hate low-cost carriers and basic economy because they’re uncomfortable — even though so many travelers choose them voluntarily to save money.
So, a simulation of a sleek new cabin with champagne flutes and fresh orchids — followed by promises of removing passenger friction in the airport and on the plane — feels out of r
