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Lufthansa AG
UI DESIGN
Design System
OVERVIEW
Lufthansa set out to overhaul the in-flight entertainment experience across its long-haul fleet. The goal: create a unified, reliable system that looks and feels consistent on every aircraft and in every cabin.
I translated passenger feedback and needs into a unified UI foundation applied to every touchpoint. This foundation enabled a scalable design system, ensuring consistency and reliability across all screens, devices, and classes in the long-haul fleet.
The Challenge
Screens That Didn’t Play Well Together
Over the years, Lufthansa’s in-flight entertainment system had become a patchwork. As passenger needs and expectations evolved, the system struggled to keep up. Although the same features were available everywhere, differences in design and interaction created an inconsistent experience across aircraft, cabin classes, and screens. This highlighted the need for a unified approach to ensure a seamless, reliable journey for every passenger on every flight.
A Clear Opportunity
Approach
Turning Insights Into a Better Experience
To address the inconsistent and fragmented passenger experience, we needed a clear and structured approach. That’s why we turned to the Double Diamond framework, which breaks the design process into four phases: Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver. This method guided the project from initial insights to a scalable solution.
Design
With the unified system implemented, four core solutions drove the transformation across the Lufthansa long-haul fleet. Together, they deliver a seamless, reliable experience for every passenger, on every flight:
01 · One System for Every Flight
A single design logic underpins every screen and device, regardless of aircraft or class. This foundation ensures that passengers encounter a coherent look and feel at every touchpoint throughout their journey.
02 · Clear Navigation and Interaction Patterns
Navigation structures, interaction elements, and UI behaviors were aligned to create a more intuitive and predictable experience. Passengers can now move through the system naturally, without needing to relearn patterns from screen to screen. For the first time, orientation is reliable across the board.
03 · Simplified Connectivity Onboarding
We brought all the connectivity features together into a smoother, more intuitive experience—whether you’re using your own device, onboard services, or sharing a screen. From Wi-Fi access to shared viewing, we worked to remove friction at every step.
04 · Scalable System
A system built for long-term consistency
The design system is built from modular components that can be quickly adapted, updated, or extended. This approach enables consistent quality and efficient rollout of new features across the entire fleet.
Impact
A Foundation We Can Build On
This redesign delivered what the old system couldn’t: a single, dependable UX foundation that works everywhere—across every aircraft, cabin class, screen size, and interaction context in the Lufthansa long-haul fleet.
For Passengers
A Smoother Journey
A structured lineup entry made the full range easy to understand, reducing early drop-offs before exploration began.
For Product & Engineering
Easier to Grow
A modular design system means lower costs and less hassle down the road. New features and future aircraft can build on what’s already there rather than reinvent the wheel each time.
For the Design System
Built to Last
All the patterns and components are now baked right into the Lufthansa design system, so consistency and quality are built in for every future release.