DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
PD : The core idea is to enhance emotional connection with the sea, using a large lateral glass panel to visually dissolve the boundary between interior and water.
The design invites light and nature inside the vessel, creating a feeling of immersion. This redefines how we experience movement and space on water.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
PD : I focused on transparency and elegance, aiming to create a vessel that feels open, immersive, and futuristic.
I wanted to move away from traditional nautical aesthetics and introduce a design that speaks more to architecture and fluidity. The goal was to create calm through clarity.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
PD : I plan to refine the concept for production and explore limited edition collaborations with luxury brands.
A small run of high-end, customizable models could bring the vision to niche collectors. Additionally, I’d like to exhibit it as a design object in galleries or art fairs.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
PD : The design process took about 6 months from concept to final render.
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
PD : It was a personal exploration of form and experience, not a commissioned project.
I was driven by curiosity to see how a boat could become a fluid, sculptural object. The concept emerged naturally from sketching without constraints.
DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
PD : The design is not currently in production, but I would love for it to be realized by someone, as it’s a concept I deeply care about.
It began as a personal creative exploration, and seeing it come to life would be incredibly meaningful.
My goal is to find a partner who believes in the project and can bring it to reality while preserving its original vision.
DI: What made you design this particular type of work?
PD : I wanted to reinterpret the traditional boat in a more sculptural and experiential way.
Modern yachts often prioritize size and luxury, but I was more interested in emotional impact. This design invites calm, wonder, and connection.
DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
PD : Inspiration came from architecture and automotive design more than other boats, though designers like Zaha Hadid influenced the fluid form.
Her dynamic lines and organic transitions encouraged me to abandon rigid forms. Also, futuristic car design helped with the streamlined profile.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
PD : The target is luxury clients who seek innovation, exclusivity, and emotional experiences at sea.
These are individuals who value design as a form of personal expression and want something unique, functional, and iconic. A collector’s mindset is key.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
PD : The panoramic glass and the seamless exterior create a radically different presence compared to traditional yachts.
It’s less about opulence and more about purity, silence, and the emotional atmosphere on board. The boat feels like an extension of the sea itself.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
PD : The name is inspired by Greek mythology, specifically Hermes, the god of travel, fluid movement, and communication. Hermes represents speed, elegance, and the ability to move freely between worlds, much like the concept of this boat, which blends the boundaries between sea, vessel, and experience. The name adds a layer of symbolic meaning, evoking a refined yet dynamic identity.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
PD : The wraparound glass is the key feature offering direct visual connection with the environment.
It redefines the relationship between user and water, while the boat’s form disappears into its reflection. That lightness is extremely rare in marine design..
DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
PD : I did not collaborate with anyone for this design. It was a project I carried forward entirely on my own, from concept to final execution. This allowed me to fully express my personal vision and maintain a cohesive design identity throughout the process.
DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
PD : Technology plays a key role in both the construction and user experience of this yacht. From advanced materials to seamless integration of smart features, it supports both aesthetics and performance. Technology also enables the large side glass element to be structurally safe and thermally efficient.
DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
PD : design was not based on analytical or data-driven research. It was guided entirely by intuition, observation, and a strong personal vision of connection with the sea.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
PD : One challenge was achieving a balance between futuristic aesthetics and functional marine architecture. Another was designing the glass panel so that it maintained transparency without compromising safety or insulation.
DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
PD : I felt that this concept had a strong identity and could speak to a global audience. I wanted to test its value outside of the design studio and share it with a wider creative and professional community.
DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
PD : This project taught me how to stay consistent with a vision while solving real technical constraints. It also improved my ability to think holistically—balancing design, engineering, and user experience.
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
PD : I’d like to highlight how emotional impact was a driving force in my design choices. Connecting people more deeply with the sea through space, light, and silence was my core intent.