Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2024
The 2024 Superyacht UK (SYUK) Young Designer Competition has once again delivered a thrilling showcase of talent, creativity, and future innovation.
Hosted at the Southampton International Boat Show (16-18 September), this year’s competition, brought together the next generation of yacht designers to compete for top honours in two categories: the Master’s and 2nd / 3rd year divisions.
In collaboration with Sunseeker, Princess, Lami Sports & Events, Thorne Yacht Design, Olesinski, Cockwells, and Oyster, the event concluded on Wednesday, September 18, after two days of intensive effort. The finale featured a dazzling showcase of design ingenuity as the winners were announced on the Foredeck Stage, celebrating those who are set to shape the future of yacht design.
Each of the designers was tasked with designing a 50-meter motor yacht, suitable for family use, that included a scientific and sustainability angle.
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The 2024 Panel
With decades of industry success between them, last year’s panel brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the competition.
The Designers
This year’s competition introduces two categories for entry: category 1 for 2nd and 3rd year students, and category 2 for Master’s students.
The Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2024 has seen an unprecedented level of interest, with a record-setting 24 applications crossing the categories of second-year, third-year, and master’s students from all over the country. This overwhelming response is a testament to the growing passion and talent among the next generation of yacht designers.
Meet the Superyacht UK Young Designer 2024 Finalists
Superyacht UK Young Designer 2024 competition partners
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Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition officially underway
University Staff and students enjoy visit to Sunseeker International to learn more about the competition and tour the Sunseeker Shipyard and Technology centre The 2024 Superyacht UK Young Designer competition officially got underway last week (Thursday 14 March) when Superyacht UK, British Marine and Sunseeker International hosted a launch event at Sunseeker’s client Showcase in […]
Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2024 launch announced
This year’s competition introduces two entry categories: one for second and third year students and the other for master-level students. A total of 12 places will be available with participation application requests closing on 30 April 2024 and the live two-day competition held during the Southampton International Boat Show in September
Superyacht UK Young Designer 2024 highlights
