Design-engineering relation in yacht design process

Abstract

Depending on the developing technology, the increase in the options of yacht production methods and materials has gained an important role not only sizewise but also in the increase of variety of yachts. In addition to the effects of the individualization concept, this diversity has once again revealed the importance of the need for design solutions on issues such as usage, functionality, efficiency and aesthetics. The dynamic and challenging nature of the environment, in which these assets are used, , the design process of yachts requires the pursuit of an interdisciplinary process. This study aims to consider the yacht design process both in terms of engineering discipline and design discipline, and to update the design spiral that describes the yacht design processes. Within this study, the related, literature was reviewed and more data has been obtained from current academic studies on yacht design process, sector-oriented magazines and internet resources, and on-site observation was made in Bodrum Içmeler Boatyard Area. The study reveals that the interior design process, in which the design discipline is at the forefront, and the superstructure and exterior design processes should not be considered as sub-headings under the engineering process, but as additional processes, which supervene on engineering processes.