Sea Design Contest 2023 is the first international contest entirely dedicated to the nautical sector.
The contest is organized by Tigullio Design District and Nautic One and is open to students and recent graduates from all over the world.
Company description
Tigullio Design District
Tigullio Design District – TDD is the first international event dedicated to nautical/sea design, outdoor and lifestyle, set in the Gulf of Tigullio, between Genoa and the Cinque Terre. TDD emerges as a new district located between Genoa, home of the Boat Show, and La Spezia, an international center for boat production activities, taking place as a parallel event to the Milan Design Week, the most important design event in the world.
Nautic One
Nautic One is the new nautical top gear, a channel devoted to the sea and the boat experience. We show exciting challenges, boat tests, memes and many other curiosities.
Thanks to simple, interesting and engaging contents, our channel caters to everyone, new generations of sea captains and sea lovers alike.
Brief and resources
Tigullio Design District and Nautic One are looking for projects related to the major themes of the sea. While there are no particular restrictions relating to the category of product or service sought, submissions should be in keeping with the nautical sector and aimed at solving problems related to everyday life at sea. Participants are therefore allowed to submit different types of design concepts, such as boats, products, services, innovative systems, projects linked to the protection of the marine environment or to the world of disability in aquatic contexts etc.
Full brief in English
Full brief in Italian
Entry categories
The Sea Design Contest has three categories:
- Nautical Design: yachts, super yachts, motor boats, sports boats, rafts, sails, etc. up to futuristic boats, new solutions for boats and concept yachts.
- Industrial Design: nautical cleats, on-board equipment, diving fins, diving masks, kayaks, jet skis, buoys, innovative nautical materials, furnishings for boats, gadgets, water fun products, technical clothing, beachwear, etc..
- Design for All: projects dedicated to the world of disability in aquatic contexts, services for the marine/outdoor world that feature a social component, products and services for those who experience the marine environment – on board, on land and on the beach – with difficulty due to disability.
Submissions that will take into consideration aspects related to sustainability, innovation, functionality, refinement of materials and aesthetics, and which will show particular attention to presentation, will be evaluated with a higher score.
Submit your project within 28 Febrary 2023!