Sailing or Motor Boats up to 10m LH
Product: Frauscher 1017GT 2nd Edition
Manufacturer: Frauscher Italia
Designer: Stephan Everwin
Beautifully executed, design refinement, functional aesthetics and balanced proportions.
Sailing Boats up to 14M LH
Product: Dufour 44
Manufacturer: Dufour Yachts
Architect: Felci Yachts
Interior Designer: Ardizio Design
A bold design statement with a refreshing spacious interior achieved by rebalancing proportions.
Sailing Boats over 14M LH
Product: Y8
Manufacturer: Yyachts GMBH
Naval architect: Javier Jaudenes
Interior Designer: David Thulstrup
Sleek elegance inside and out with exquisite attention to detail.
Motorboats up to 14M LH
Product: Saxdor 340 GTWA
Manufacturer: Saxdor Yachts
Compact walk-around with lots of functionality and natural light.
Motorboats over 14M LH
Product: Seadeck 7
Manufacturer: Azimut
Hull Designer: NAMES, Azimut R&D Dept.
Exterior Designer: Alberto Mancini
Interior Designer: Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez
An electric hybrid yacht embracing sustainable solutions in a new collaborative vision.
Honourable Mention
Product: Swan Arrow
Manufacturer: Nautor Swan Srl
Designer: Jarkko Jamsén
An elegant mega tender expanding into a generous terrace with a rich interior.
Superyachts over 24M LH
Product: SP92
Manufacturer: Sanlorenzo
Exterior Designer: Zuccon International
Interior Designer: Piero Lissoni
Another stunning exterior with a grandiose spacious interior.
RIBs
Product: Scanner Envy 1500
Manufacturer: Seascan Marine Srl
Designer: Montemitro Design, Scanner
An unconventional rib disguising a spacious cabin.
Multihulls
Product: Lagoon 60
Manufacturer: Lagoon
Naval Architect: VPLP Design
Exterior Designer: Patrick le Quément
Interior Designer: Nauta Design
A very purposeful cat with a fluid layout exuding calm and confidence.
Boating equipment and components
Product: Mercury Avator 75 & 110
Manufacturer: Mercury Marine
An elegant product design indicating the future vision for propulsion.
Honourable Mention
Product: Ride
Manufacturer: Seakeeper
Optimal ride adjustment thanks to a revolutionary software and sensor driven stabilisation system.
Onboard electronics and software
Product: Alpha Performance
Manufacturer: Raymarine Italia
Extremely user friendly graphic display in a sleek envelope.
Special Award for Outstanding Innovation
Product: MPX Impact
Manufacturer: Musto
A unique and groundbreaking design which looks beyond conventional solutions. Applying innovative materials and methods for impact protection in extreme sailing conditions.
Special Award for Outstanding Career
Solaris Yachts
The Steering Committee of the Design Innovation Award has decided to assign the Award for Outstanding Career, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the yard, for the continuous commitment in design and innovation.
2024 Jury
President of Jury:
Maria Porro, Presidente del Salone del Mobile Milano
Member of the Steering Committee:
Luisa Bocchietto – Architect, designer and Member of the DIA Steering Committee.
Jury members:
Andrea Ratti – Executive Director MSc. Yacht Design Politecnico di Milano.
Andrana Monk – founder of Monk Design.
Carlo Cameli – President of Yacht Club Italiano.
Franco Michienzi – Director of Barche.
Nabil Farhat – Director of The World of Yacht.
Robin Edman – Designer and former President of the Bureau of European Design Associations.
Sailing or Motor Boats up to 10m LH
Product: LEVANZO 25
Manufacturer: Lilybaeum Yacht Srl
Designer: Lilybaeum Yacht, Akes Design
The young Sicilian shipyard, in its proposed size, it offers comfortable spaces with accurate execution and finishes.
Honourable Mention
Product: ECORACER 30 ONE DESIGN
Manufacturer: Northern Light Srl
Designer: Matteo Polli Yacht Designer
Engineering: nlcomp
Honourable mention to demostrate the ability to turn a prototype into an industrial production, using experimental techniques and sustainable materials.
Sailing Boats up to 14m LH
Product: DUFOUR 41
Manufacturer: Dufour
Designer: Felci Yachts Design
Interior Designer: Ardizio Design
Bright and well-designed interiors combined with a high-performance hull, maintaining the shipyard’s DNA.
Honourable Mention
Product: VELJA 43
Manufacturer: Mediter Yachts Srl
Designer: Matteo Costa Yacht & Design
Honourable mention for a very innovative concept that reinvent the boat in a Mediterranean key.
Sailing Boats over 14m LH
Product: JEANNEAU YACHTS 55
Manufacturer: Jeanneau
Designer: Philippe Briand Yacht Design, Winch Design, Jeanneau Design
An original layout that allows flexibility and possibility to enjoy the space on board, in a well-industrialised product.
Motorboats up to 14m lh
Product: FRAUSCHER 1212 GHOST AIR
Manufacturer: Frauscher
Designer: Stephan Everwin
A personal and captivating interpretation of the day-cruiser, masterfully realised in terms of choice of materials and finishes.
Motorboats over 14m LH
Product: MAGELLANO 60
Manufacturer: Azimut
Exterior Designer: Ken Freivokh
Interior Designer: Style Dept Azimut MC
Hull Designer: Profjord, Azimut R&D
The dual-use hull allows optimisation of fuel consumption and low emissions. The living solutions are focused on the quality of life on board.
Superyachts - over 24m LH
Product: SX100
Manufacturer: Sanlorenzo
Designer: Zuccon International Project
Interior Designer: Piero Lissoni
The original layout manages to impress once again with new ways of relating to the outdoors. The research on quality is excellent.
RIBs
Product: FLYER 36
Manufacturer: Ribitaly Srl
Designer: Luca Macchi LM Design Studio
Effective interpretation of the mid-size Rib that integrates all on-board functions for versatile use.
Multihulls
Product: PRESTIGE M8
Manufacturer: Prestige
Designer: Garroni Design, Marc Lombard, Valentina Militerno De Romedis
An original interpretation of the multihull that provides comfortable spaces and a good level of seaworthiness.
Boating equipment and components
Product: BF350
Manufacturer: Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Italia
It shows up for its high electronic and mechanical content, which optimises the engine’s overall efficiency.
Onboard electronics and software
Product: RADAR DOME GMR XHD3 E HD3
Manufacturer: Garmin Italia Srl
Magnetron technology allows high-precision levels of image sharpness that make navigation even safer.
Special Award for Outstanding Innovation
Product: BGH
Manufacturer: Bluegame
The project drives the nautical world even closer to the possibility of balancing performance and sustainability.
Special Award for Outstanding Career
Gruppo PERMARE
Cantiere del Pardo
The Steering Committee of the Design Innovation Award this year has decided to assign two Special Awards for Outstanding Career, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of two important Italian yards, both committed to the great innovation efforts in design and sustainability.
2023 Jury
President of Jury:
Maria Adele Porro – President of Salone del Mobile Milano
Member of the Steering Committee:
Luisa Bocchiello – Architect, Designer, Senator World Design Organization
Jury members:
Andrea Ratti – Executive Director MSc. Yacht Design Politecnico di Milano.
Franco Michienzi – Editor in chief of Barche.
Nabil Farhat – Editor in chief of The World of Yacht.
Enrico Gollo – Ergo Design, President of ADI Liguria
Robin Edman – Designer, former president Bureau of European Design Association
Silvia Piardi – Director of Design Department Politecnico di Milano
Sailing boats up to 10m LH
Product: DUFOUR 37
Manufacturer: DUFOUR YACHTS
Designer: Felci Yachts
For the ability to transfer top-of-the-range performance and comfort into a boat of limited size and cost.
Motorboats up to 10m LH
Product: SQ 240i
Manufacturer: CAPOFORTE YACHTS
Designer: Christian Grande
For the proposal of a streamlined boat with electric propulsion
Sailing boats over 10 metres LH
Product: GRAND SOLEIL 72 PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer: CANTIERE DEL PARDO
Designer: Franco Corazza, Matteo Polli, Nauta Design e Marco Lostuzzi
For its ability to combine the brand’s construction experience in a boat that is balanced in terms of sailing performance and interior space quality.
Honourable Mention for interior design
Product: Y7
Manufacturer: Y YACHTS
Designer: Bill Tripp
For the refined exploration of a contemporary nautical language through attention to detail in shapes and materials.
Motorboats over 10m LH
Product: FERRETTI YACHTS 860 NEW
Manufacturer: FERRETTI YACHTS
Designer: Filippo Salvetti e Ferretti Group Engineering Department
Interior Designer: Ideaeitalia
For the elegance of the exterior lines and interior design consistent with the quality that the brand represents
RIBs
Product: INAGUA S
Manufacturer: RIO YACHTS
Designer: Marino Alfani
For the stylish line, the simplicity of the solutions and the attention to details
Superyachts over 24m LH
Product: SP110
Manufacturer: SANLORENZO YACHT
Designer: Zuccon International Project
Interior Designer: Piero Lissoni
For the continuous ability to innovate spaces, languages and ways of living the sea, inspiring emotions.
Multihulls
Product: PRESTIGE M48
Manufacturer: PRESTIGE YACHTS
Designer: Camillo Garroni, Philippe Briand
Interior Designer: Valentina Militerno de Romedis
Concept: Prestige Engineering
For the research of a new typology that combines comfort and efficiency in performance
Honourable Mentions for the research and use of materials
Product: EXCESS 14
Manufacturer: EXCESS
Designer: VPLP Design
Interior Designer: Nauta Design
For the achievement of sailing performance through a careful study of shapes and materials.
Boating equipment and components
Product: LA SCALA ART. SPE 607
Manufacturer: BESENZONI
For technological research related to electric operation with a simplified use.
Special Award for Outstanding Innovation
Product: BETTY BUOYS
Manufacturer: BETTY BUOYS
For their commitment to the integrated search for sustainable solutions to a problem of great urgency
Special Award for Outstanding Career
HYDROGRAPHIC INSTITUTE OF THE ITALIAN NAVY
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Institute, specifically for the great innovation efforts in the digitisation of processes in the field of nautical cartography
2022 Jury
President of Jury:
Donatella Bianchi – Scrittrice, Giornalista, Presidente Parco nazionale 5 Terre
Member of the Steering Committee:
Luisa Bocchietto – Architetto, Designer, Senator World Design Organization
Jury members::
Silvia Piardi – Direttore dipartimento di Design Politecnico di Milano
Andrea Ratti – Chair M.Sc. Yacht&Cruising Vessel Design Politecnico di Milano
Giovanna Talocci – Product e Interior Designer
Franco Michienzi – Editor-in-chief Barche
Nabil Farhat – Editor-in-chief The World of Yachts & Boats
Sailing boats up to 10m LH
Product: ECORACER
Manufacturer: NORTHERN LIGHT SRL
Designer: Matteo Polli
Awarded for the advancement of research in the field of sustainable materials and components and the creation of a boat capable of competing in regattas, creating the possibility of disseminating good design and construction practices.
Sailboats over 10 metres LH
Product: M80
Manufacturer: VISMARA MARINA CONCEPT
Designer: Cantieri Vismara
Awarded for having tackled both the needs of ocean navigation and racing performance and for having integrated innovative, high-performance technology with high-quality aesthetic choices and between the exterior and interior design.
Motorboats up to 10 metres LH
Product: BMA X 277
Manufacturer: RIBITALY SRL
Designer:Carlos Vidal Design Studio
Awarded for the enhancement of the concepts of comfort and use of space, and for the constant search for a contemporary hull design in continuity with the brand.
Motorboats over 10 metres LH
Product: BG72
Manufacturer: BLUEGAME
Designer: Luca Santella & Zuccon International Project
Hull Designer: Luis T. Codega
Awarded for enhancing the cross-over lines with the successful integration of open and flybridge designs, allowing for increased liveability of the outdoor spaces; for the quality of the materials and formal choices and for the high levels of performance achieved with low consumption.
RIBs
Superyachts over 24 metres LH
Product: AZIMUT GRANDE TRIDECK
Manufacturer: AZIMUT YACHTS SRL
Exterior designer & concept: Alberto Mancini
Interior designer: Achille Salvagni Architetti
Hull designer: P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture & Azimut Benetti R&D Department
Awarded for the balance achieved between the height of the decks and the search for a sleek design. For the quality of spaces that allow for generous living space, even in direct contact with the sea, and for the distinctive quality of the interior finishes.
Superboats over 10 metres LH
Multihulls
Awarded for developing a new concept of hull, servicing a wide range of users. For its advances in full electric propulsion systems, with hydrogen variants, and the higher range allowed by its low drag.
Boating equipment and components
Product: MICRO PLASTIC COLLECTOR
Manufacturer: SUZUKI ITALIA SPA
Designer: SUZUKI
The Award recognises that the proposed device, designed for filtering and collecting microplastics, opens up new opportunities for the dissemination of good practices, to such a degree that the product’s innovation should become a production standard. The simplicity of the solution lends itself to wide distribution.
Special Award for Outstanding Innovation
Product: FUTURA
Manufacturer: UNIBOAT – ARGONAUTS TEAM
Designer: UNIBOAT – ARGONAUTS TEAM
Awarded to Futura, a single-seater racing catamaran using integrated zero-CO2 emission propulsion systems, developed by a team of students from the University of Bologna, having already won the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The project is based on significant research carried out on propulsion systems, techniques, materials, recycling opportunities and digital data management that offers new development prospects for the boating sector, starting from a limited budget.
Honourable Mentions Superyachts over 24m LH
Product: AMER 120
Manufacturer:PERMARE SRL
Naval Architect: Massimo Verme
Exterior Stylist: Permare Srl
Awarded for experimenting with construction techniques that aim to reduce the amount of fiberglass used in hull construction by replacing it with recyclable materials. For continuous research into materials and components with the goal of finding more sustainable solutions.
Honourable Mentions Boating equipment and components
Product: SANITAK
Manufacturer: IGEA BIOCHEMICAL SRL
Naval Architect: IGEA BIOCHEMICAL SRL
Awarded for the creation of a product that is easy and quick to use and which reduces the environmental impact of on-board sanitisation practices. For the research carried out into the use of natural materials as an alternative to traditional solutions.
Special Award for Outstanding Career
GIUSEPPE BALDUCCI – CANTIERI OVERMARINE
Born in the town that is a symbol of boating, Limite sull’Arno, Giuseppe Balducci is a leading player in the all-Italian history of leisure yachting. His entrepreneurial spirit and talent for anticipating market needs enabled him to found Mangusta, the Overmarine group brand that remains to this day the world leader of open yachts.
2021 Jury
President of Jury:
Amm. Nicola Carlone
Member of the Steering Committee:
Ing. Stefano Pagani Isnardi
Jury members:
Silvia Piardi – Director of Design Department Politecnico di Milano
Andrea Ratti – Executive Director MSc. Yacht Design Politecnico di Milano.
Franco Michienzi – Editor in chief Barche.
Carlotta Bevilaqua – Architect, Designer, President and CEO Artemide Spa
Nabil Farhat – Director of The World of Yachts & Boats
Cruiser Sailing Boats
Product: SWAN 65
Manufacturer:NAUTOR’S SWAN
Designer: German Frers
Interior Designer: Heini Gustafsson
Awarded for the technical and formal quality of the solutions offered, which guarantee the continuity of an industrialised manufacturing system of high-end yachts. For the ability to enhance the design approach while remaining committed to the company’s traditions.
Racing sailing boats over 10m LH
Product: MYLIUS 80 FD
Manufacturer: MYLIUS YACHTS
Designer: Alberto Simeone & Mylius
Awarded for the coherence achieved during the design phase between the construction technique and the formal language adopted, both for the exterior and the interior, for the successful research and application of innovative materials ensuring high performances.
Motorboats 10 - 24m LH
Product: Invictus TT460
Manufacturer:Invictus Yacht
Designer: Christian Grande
Awarded for attention to detail and a truly innovative shape. For successfully responding to the challenge of making maximum use of technologies to allow a greater variety of spaces, enlarging them and allowing them to provide 40% more space.
Superboats over 24m LH
Product: SX112
Manufacturer: SANLORENZO
Designer: Piero Lissoni
Awarded for the formal innovation that distinguishes the yard and that continues to evolve, proposing distributional research that enhances the experience of making the most of the sea. For the technical quality of the finishes and solutions adopted.
Ribs
Product: COASTER 650 PLUS
Manufacturer: Joker Boat Srl
Designer: Franco Donno
Awarded for the ability to consistently respond to a wider market of users, providing a high-quality, highly functional product in a small size.
Boating equipment and components
Product: BOAT SEADRIVE ELECTRIC POD
Manufacturer: SAIM
Designer: SEADRIVE
Awarded for versatility of use, which makes the design adaptable to different types of boating units and functions, for its increased manoeuvrability, for its compact design and for its sustainability, due to its reduced impact on marine flora and fauna.
Honourable Mentions
Product: ECOPRIMUS
Manufacturer:NORTHERN LIGHT Srl
Designer: PRIMUS CLASS
Awarded for the in-depth research carried out into the eco-compatible materials used and the attention paid to recovering materials at the end of a product’s lifecycle; for the interest devoted to a boating unit category that promotes sailing among younger generations; for the passion and competence demonstrated by a start-up.
Special Award for Outstanding Innovation
Product: MAMBO
Manufacturer: MOI COMPOSITES Srl
Designer: MOI COMPOSITES Srl
Awarded for advanced research in the field of CFM technology combined with the advantages of 3D printing, which have reduced investment requirements for moulds and created the possibility to experiment with innovative shapes. Worthy of particular recognition is also the collaboration between the different industrial partners involved.
Special Award for Outstanding Career
F.LLI RAZETO & CASARETO
Awarded to the company involved in the production of boating equipment, an active exhibitor at the Genoa International Boat Show, a company celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020. For its passion and continuous investment in innovation and in expanding its range of products, introducing new materials and constantly tackling new areas of research.
Jury 2020
President of the Jury:
Luisa Bocchietto
Member of the Steering Committee:
Ing. Stefano Pagani Isnardi
Juri Members:
Silvia Piardi – Director of the design department at Politecnico di Milano
Andrea Pagnin – Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Innovation Coach
Philip Easthill – Secretary General European Boat Industry
Franco Michienzi – Editor-in-chief Boats
Justin Radcliff – Editor-at-Large Europe Yacht International
