AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Trust, Tolerance & Empathy
KEYWORDS
First World Problems, The Suffering of Flying, GENIUS
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Arthur Chang - University of Texas School of Architecture
WEBSITE
http://www.soarigami.com
Soarigami
An origami inspired armrest extender that eradicates "elbow wars"
Soarigami is an ingenious solution to a universal grievance: sharing the armrest on an airplane. With a design inspired by the airmail envelope and paper plane, this is portable arm rest negates the need for passive aggressive behavior by extending the surface area on both sides so all parties can fly comfortably.
This invention can also be used in cinemas or places alike, where the uncomfortness of rubbing elbows with a complete stranger, can interupt the wanted experience.