2012 TOPICS
The program for the 2012 Superyacht Design Symposium is currently under development.
Any questions or suggestions relating to its content should be addressed to the Chairman, Nigel Campbell at nc@nigelcampbell.com
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Topics to be discussed at the 2012 Superyacht Design Symposium
Making the most of outdoor living space on superyachts:
• Achieving a harmonious balance between interior and exterior spaces
• Outdoor features: water features, fire pits etc
• Opening up underused interior spaces and better exploiting exterior spaces
• Innovations in sun and wind barriers for use on outdoor spaces
How bow shapes define style and performance:
• Beyond the faddish
• Impact on performance, aesthetics and marketing
• Relationship between the designer and the naval architect
• Functionality and constraints in the general arrangement
Working with classification societies:
• Enhancing communication between the classification societies and the superyacht industry
• Ways to move the industry forward in partnership
• How the classification societies deal with ‘out of the box’ suggestions and solutions provided by the superyacht industry
• How to successfully involve classification societies in the design and build teams
Uncharted waters for Explorer Yachts and Family Cruisers:
• Addressing the lifestyle needs of the new breed of younger superyacht owners who are embracing family adventure cruising
• Giving real consideration to the needs of children on board (educational and recreational)
• Exploring lifestyle orientated aesthetic (taking inspiration from the world of villas, private houses, resorts etc)
• Environmental issues – the challenges of zero footprint
Defining beauty in yachts – the new aesthetic
• What are the ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ of prospective owners in terms of aesthetics?
• What is ‘objective’ and what is ‘subjective’ when defining beauty in yacht design?
• Glorification of form: essence and excess
• Are designers pushing the ugly-beautiful to uncomfortable heights?
• The duty of the designer – basic design principles as opposed the superficial notion of ‘styling’
• Sail versus motor
• The impact of incorporating art into the interior aesthetic of a yacht: creating the right conditions for these hugely valuable features
AV and Communications – tomorrow’s world and today’s challenge
• Challenges for interior designers: where to situate the rack on board / disguising TV screens when not in use etc.
• Understanding what owners want and need: technology that is simple, robust and which works
• Technology for projecting 3D mock ups onto a wall as a way to facilitate the decision making process with respect to the owner in the conception phase of a new build
• Pull-through / cross over from other industries (cruise ships, theme parks etc. ..)
• Clear and timely communication and process co-ordination between the naval architect / interior designer / technical director and AV expert at the drawing up and elaboration of the GA
• Mast design
• The latest and greatest in innovation
Advances in design of performance cruising sail boats:
• Technology trickledown from racing into cruising – the new generation of performance oriented cruising yachts
• Adapting design and technology from ocean racing yachts to high performance superyachts
• Hull shape and appendages (keel and rudder design)
• Spars and rigging design
• Sails and sail design
• Sail handling systems
• Keeping weight down: pull through technology from private jet interiors
• High tech materials and the use of carbon fiber
On-board spas – raising the bar
• Where to place them on a yacht / challenging the classic general arrangement of a superyacht
• Design and technical challenges of creating high spec industrial grade, plunge pools, gyms, saunas and treatment rooms
• Creating mood and ambiance / indoor and outdoor space
Innovative materials: Yacht coatings
• How to maintain quality of finish while reducing toxicity?
• Technological innovation
• A view from a major shipyard on the status of marine paint
• Why is paint failure so commonplace even in high quality build environments?
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Program and topics subject to change
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