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SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Rob Doyle

Head designer at Ron Holland Design for 18 years, working on projects like Mirabella V, the world's largest sloop, and now at the helm of his own studio in Kinsale, Rob Doyle speaks to SYD ahead of SuperyachtDESIGN Week.

SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Ken Freivokh

Designer of The Maltese Falcon and more recently of the 141m schooner Dream Symphony, the world's largest sailing yacht currently under construction, Ken Freivokh talks to SYD ahead of appearing at Supe

SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Evan K Marshall

Evan K Marshall, the man behind superyachts like Diamonds Are Forever, Opus II and Lady Linda, talks to SYD about his design philosophy and attracting new blood to the industry in the latest SYD Week Speaker Spotlight

SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Jonny Horsfield

SYD caught up with Jonny Horsfield, founder and design director at H2 Yacht Design, ahead of June's SuperyachtDESIGN Week as a part of our series of Q&As with speakers of the event.

SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Martin Francis

SYD talks to Martin Francis, the mind behind M/Y Enigma (ex. Eco) and technical expert on M/Y A, as a part of a our series of Q&As with the speakers of June's SuperyachtDESIGN Week.

SYD Week Speaker Spotlight: Marnix Hoekstra

We caught up with Marnix J Hoekstra of Vripack in the first in a series of Q&As with some of the speakers from June's upcoming SuperyachtDESIGN Week.

Domus: Crowning Glory

Founded in 2002 Earlcrown is a luxury project management and design house that works on some of the world’s most exclusive private residences. Having worked on many high-profile properties as well as the interiors of

Artisan: A Fair Game

First introduced to the game of backgammon by her Egyptian step grandfather, Alexandra Llewellyn started to design bespoke backgammon boards. SYD spoke to her about her work, inspiration and what makes custom… More

Malcolm McKeon takes the helm of new design studio

ENGLAND, Lymington. In his first interview since departing Dubois Naval Architects, Malcolm McKeon discusses his vision for superyacht design, busines… More

Setzer Yacht Architects opens Antigua studio

ANTIGUA, Falmouth Harbour. The influence of the new scenic setting as well as being up close to the many yachts in Antigua's harbour has already benefited the team.… More

The Superyacht Annual Report published

The most comprehensive analysis of the superyacht market, including design trends, global wealth and country reports, is out now.… More

Ceramic Collaboration

Earlier this year, iconic German brand Villeroy & Boch teamed up with typographic artist Ebon Heath to create 100 limited edition luxury wash basins. SYD caught up with Heath to ask him a little about the pr… More

Q&A with John Munford

John Munford started his career in 1966 and entered the yacht industry after a chance meeting with John White, the then managing director of CNI, inspiring a direction for life. SYD went to visit the design… More

Interior designer, Alberto Pinto, dies aged 69

Internationally renowned designer Alberto Pinto passed away late on Sunday night, after a 42-year-long career working on some of the world's top luxury residences, palaces, private jets and superyachts.… More

Beautiful Bocci

Canada is not a country traditionally associated with glass blowing but Vancouver-based Bocci has been building a reputation for its striking hand-blown glass lighting since 2006. SYD spoke to creative director… More

Design Goes Zoom

Established in 2008 by superyacht design studio, Redman Whiteley Dixon, the RWD Tour provides superyacht designers, as well as other VIPS the ability to travel to the Monaco Yacht Show in style.… More

Compromising for Charter

A successful charter yacht can turn an owner’s lifestyle investment into a way to generate revenue when the yacht is not being used. SYD talks to designers about how a charter viable yacht can be achieve… More

Code 1 Art

Magne Furuholmen started his career with the famous 1980s pop group A-ha as the band’s keyboard player and art director. Having created various works over the years, the 1,787sqm Code 1 sail for 66m … More

Artisan: Sophie Coryndon

One of Walpole's 12 Makers of Excellence this year is Sophie Coryndon, a British artist whose handmade pieces use a variety of precious materials and delicate techniques to create beautiful, intricately worked … More

An Evolution of Style

Davidson is a company that has gone through an evolution over the years. The modern, impeccably finished pieces that grace superyachts and the most exclusive private residences today belie the fact that the bus… More

Q&A with Polina Parshina

In February of this year, Polina Parshina joined luxury furniture manufacturer Linley, which is under the direction of its new CEO, Jamie Edmiston. At the launch of Linley's new Riviera Collection, Su… More

Seeing the Light

Founded 18 years ago by Israeli husband and wife team Ayala Serfaty and Albi Serfaty, Aqua Creations Lighting & Furniture Atelier has pioneered the use of handcrafting techniques and advanced lighting&… More

Q&A with Guido de Groot

With the delivery of Timmerman Yachts' La Stella Dei Mari at the beginning of 2011, SuperyachtDesign caught up with Guido de Groot of Guido de Groot Design to hear about the project and the stu… More

Medical precision in works of art

It is not that uncommon to meet designers who started their career in another industry, especially the automotive sector, before entering the superyacht market. Could the same be true of artists? For Fiona … More

Designers of the Year: M&O 2012

Every year Maison et Objet selects three designers and creative minds who have made a notable impact on the world of design and architecture. This year is show honoured the Campana brothers and Japanese desig… More

The Music of Design

One of Bespoke Global's latest artists, Paul Kelley is a leading UK furniture designer, having gained a reputation for his distinctive material combinations and detailed finishes. The former guitar maker tell… More

Q&A with Bob Stephens

Stephens Waring Yacht Design has specialised in yachts of modern wood construction since its creation as Stephens, Waring and White Yacht Design back in 1960. SYD caught up with Bob Stephens from SWYD to talk… More

Q&A with Anna Dodonova

The brainchild of designer Anna Dodonova, Anna Casa Interiors embodies all aspects of modern living and following the growing success of the interior design side of the business, has just expanded into a new … More

Q&A with designer of KT

Winner of the Young Designer of the Year Award 2011, Michael Givens is the man behind the 76.8-metre motoryacht concept, KT. The young designer, who works for the Delta Design Group, a part of Delta Marine, tal… More

Memory lane

Andrew Winch has taken a trip down memory lane, completing a refit “refresher” project aboard the newly named Whirlwind, previously known as Aeolian. SuperyachtDesign wa… More

Akalam

For the last two years, Pendennis has been completing and outfitting the 32-metre sailing yacht Akalam, a new build designed by Barracuda Yacht Design. SuperyachtDesign visited the yacht at Po… More

Coventry Crew at SYD Summit

At the SuperyachtDesign Summit last month, SYD caught up with Charlie Baker, John Everett, James Ratcliffe, Richard Drummond, Adrian Smith and Matt Jeffrey, all upcoming graduates in Boat Design from Covent… More

Murano's Maestros

The tiny cluster of Italian islands known as Murano is famed throughout the world for its unique, hand-blown glass. Bringing 600 years of artistry to bear, Seguso's various studios still create beautiful glas… More

Material Hybrid

Artist Suzan Etkin has been working with glass since 1993 when she was invited to design chandeliers for master glass blowers in Murano. At her New York studio, Suzan Etkin Enterprises, she combines preciou… More

Satori: Enlightened Design

Rémi Tessier is one of those designers who can turn his hand to anything with great success. Interior architect, furniture maker and designer, he has come a long way since his first interior for a flowe… More

A30 powerboat concept

Jorge Jabor is a promising young designer who originally hails from Brazil. An admirer of both automotive and yacht design, Jabor has created the Audi A30 powerboat concept for his senior thesis as an attempt t… More

Art Engineering

Describing his work as art engineering, Lee Rowland’s pieces embody contemporary beauty, going one step beyond simple aesthetics by incorporating real innovation into their design. His latest work uses… More

Orka Fine Arts

Since founding Orka Fine Arts in 2004, Tom Liesegang has been creating unique works of art for the maritime industry, working closely with several of the world’s leading ship builders including Oceanc… More

From Performance to Opulence

Malcolm Cole is a marine engineer who has worked on a number of historic, high-performance motoryachts. At one time he supplied most of the British powerboat industry with virtually unbreakable fuel… More

The Art Insurer

Most superyachts house rather impressive fine art collections. While selecting these pieces to match the interior design and suit the owner's taste can be hard enough, the issues surrounding insuring the artwor… More

Works of Art

Nevil Swinchatt is a Falmouth-based designer, illustrator and printmaker with over 30 years’ experience in the field. Here he tells us about his latest venture — creating custom oil paintings of sup… More

Down to Earth

Simon Hamilton is Design Director at Jensen Interiors, who collaborated on the Soliloquy project with Alistair Callander. As an interior designer who has worked on a wide range of land-based projects … More

Appropriation, inspiration or outright theft?

The lines between appropriation, inspiration and outright theft of intellectual property are blurred and it can sometimes be impossible to determine where plagiarism begins and inspiration ends...… More

The Ark

Janne Leppänen, a graduate from Kuopio Academy of Design, Finland, has designed a catamaran concept unlike any other as part of his course. It has been designed to be as 'green' as possible, but does not us… More

Size Matters

Having presented its 110-metre concept at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Oceanco has stepped up in size with its new PA122 concept based on its smaller cousin. The Dutch shipyard approached regular… More

Mark Evans Interview

Artist Mark Evans (www.markevansart.com) was introduced to the superyacht world when he...… More

Wet Space: The Managers, Wright Maritime Group

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Wright Maritime Group (WMG) covers all aspects of yacht and ship construction from...… More

Working it to the Bone

Ergonomics is, put simply, the study of people's efficiency in their operating environment. It is a relatively modern...… More

Fairlie Special

William Fife III used the two words above to define his philosophy of yacht design and their desired qualities. His yard operated between...… More

Eco materials

Jensen Interiors and Simon Hamilton Interior Design recently collaborated...… More

Reducing harmful emissions: renewable fuels

Al Robinson is a graduate in transportation design from Northumbria University with an interest in superyacht design...… More

Fairlie Restorations: a profile

From their name, you might think that Fairlie Restorations are only involved in the yacht restoration business, but dig a little deeper and you will...… More

Thomas Flohr: Planes, Trains and Nina J

Granted the headline is a slight cheat even though I usually travel to Monaco by train. It's quick, efficient (when not on strike)...… More

The Spring Quartet

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar-man, Thief - these are the words of a...… More

Superyacht Design Summit: Delivering Quality vs Meeting Expectations

Hot on the heels of the Monaco Yacht Show was the second in a series of debates of the Superyacht Design Summit...… More

Tim Saunders new design studio

Tim Saunders Yacht Design (TSYD), a newly established superyacht design studio. According to the founder, Tim Saunders..… More

Rainsford Mann Design update

Rainsford Mann Design (RMD) is a London based superyacht design company who specialise in design services offering..… More

Dubawi - A Leisurely Conversion

Although still a very young shipyard, Platinum Yachts in Dubai is not without a certain experience...… More

Designer Business Forum

On Monday morning Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and The Yacht Report Group successfully held the Designer Business Forum...… More

Chief Designer for MCC

Maritime Concept and Construction (MCC) report that they have taken on an in-house chief designer and naval architect, Ms Kasia Milewska...… More

Greenline

Colin Addley, the company's Vice-President, collected me from my hotel with his Gulf driver, and whisked...… More

Products

The Speed of Sound

Luxury speaker manufacturer, Bowers & Wilkins has released a new loudspeaker to celebrate its recent partnership with Maserati, the 805 Maserati Edition. More

Concepts

The musical concept

FRANCE, Aix-en-Provence. Stradivarius is a 120m motoryacht concept and the latest to come from the drawing board of McDiarmid Yacht & Design. The concept marks the studio’s second anniversary and was inspired by a visit to The Venice Music Museum in Venice, Italy. More