Prosperity I, by Frank Stephenson Design, revealed at Paris Air Show

<

• Future mobility design house, Frank Stephenson Design, and global eVTOL pioneers, AutoFlight, reveal full design of Prosperity I at Le Bourget Paris Air Show
• Designed by a global team at Frank Stephenson Design, the aircraft's interior design was revealed last week, and the full-scale aircraft will be on display all week at the show
• Frank Stephenson set to attend the prestigious Paris Air Show this Wednesday
• The eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) capsule, Prosperity I, claimed a world record for the longest flight by an eVTOL aircraft on a single electric charge in February 2023 (250 km / 155 mi)

  Paris, France. Monday 19 June 2023 – Future mobility design house, Frank Stephenson Design, and global eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) pioneers, AutoFlight, have revealed the full interior design for the record-breaking eVTOL, Prosperity I, at Le Bourget Paris Air Show.

  For the design of Prosperity I, the studio covered the full spectrum across their team including the capsule's exteriors, interiors, ground handling and packaging. Following a comprehensive creative approach, Frank Stephenson Design strived to strike the perfect balance between form and function, delivering sleek, angle-free aesthetics that evoke a sense of safety, comfort, and innovation.

  Frank Stephenson, Founder of Frank Stephenson Design, said: “By blending art with science, whilst using the latest eco-friendly technology to shape the future of design mobility, our studio aspires to create great products and vehicles that will shape the future of mobility.

  “During the AutoFlight project, weight and safety were our utmost priorities; these dictate all of the work we do in this industry and weight must be kept to a minimum to maximise efficiency. We have multiple failure modes to ensure that the vehicle adheres to the highest standards of safety.”

  The AutoFlight vehicle, named Prosperity I, claimed a world record for the longest flight by an eVTOL aircraft on a single electric charge in February earlier this year (250 km / 155 mi). The advanced engineering of the aircraft paves the way for an era of sustainable mass aerial mobility, while its refined design, crafted by the innovative team at leading design house Frank Stephenson Design, makes it highly desirable for future passengers and customers. 

  The team at Frank Stephenson Design includes world-renowned designers and pioneering visionaries across diverse industries including mobility, aerospace, watches, infant seats, and soon-to-be space.

  The interior design and exterior design of the full-scale eVTOL capsule will be on display at the prestigious Paris Air Show all week, with Frank Stephenson attending on Wednesday. 

  Frank Stephenson continues: “When it comes to the capsule’s aesthetics, the wings and propeller layout dictate the overall appearance of the aircraft and the interior concept is extremely unique - it’s a new type of space, and a very interesting package to execute. Cross-sectional areas should be minimised to reduce drag (the force that resists the movement of an aircraft through the air) and at the same time, the cabin must be comfortable and spacious enough for the passengers.”

  “It is a thrilling industry at the cutting edge of design and technology, and it is incredibly exciting to look ahead to the next few years when we will begin to see these vehicles in the skies.”

  Mark Henning, Managing Director, AutoFlight Europe, said: “We are thrilled to have worked with Frank Stephenson Design and collaborating with them for this project has been as smooth, dynamic, and inspiring as Prosperity I itself. Frank is one of the world’s most renowned and influential designers of our time and how the studio is defining the future of mobility is admirable. We can’t wait to showcase it next week.” 

  Frank Stephenson Design acts as an in-house or satellite design studio providing a full range of design services. With a reliable design process that promises excellence, the studio follows this on all their projects which always starts at the first stage of pen to paper. In a digital world, this form of work is increasingly rare, but immensely important to Frank himself and the studio team to ensure all their design work retains that human touch.

  The Frank Stephenson Design team will join AutoFlight on its stand, Chalet #200, at Le Bourget Paris Air Show on Wednesday to showcase Prosperity I and talk about its design.

  For more information about Frank Stephenson Design and to stay updated on the latest developments, please visit www.frankstephenson.com. 

  -ENDS- 

  For images, visit: https://bit.ly/FSD_AutoFlight_Paris_Images  

  About Frank Stephenson Design 

  Frank Stephenson Design is a leading design studio, with world class talent, based in London, UK. Applying design expertise across a broad industry remit, from shaping the future of mobility, to innovative new products that will positively impact society.

  Founded in 2018, Frank Stephenson Design represents the culmination of the talent and skills of one of the most renowned designers today and seeks to create a lasting, strong and positive impact through added design value for all its clients.

  In an increasingly digital world, YouTube has become one of the most important mediums to share work and in April 2020, Frank Stephenson launched his official YouTube channel amassing over 215,000 subscribers to date and over 125,000 followers on the Chinese social media platform Bilibili.

  In 2023, a Frank Stephenson Design product, babyark, won the Innovation Award at the global Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA.  

  About AutoFlight

  AutoFlight is a global high-tech startup dedicated to developing and manufacturing electric aerial vehicles to provide safe and reliable logistics systems and urban air mobility solutions for people. AutoFlight uses its experience with artificial intelligence, 5G, breakthrough materials, and advanced manufacturing in the drone market to drive developments in the eVTOL industry. The company has a diversified eVTOL product mix, focusing on large-scale logistics aircraft and passenger aerial vehicles.

  AutoFlight is a global company with their engineering and certification center in Augsburg, Germany, manufacturing and test facilities in Shanghai, China, and commercial operations in California, USA. AutoFlight is backed by European tech holding company Team Global.