Blue Design Summit

Name: Blue Design Summit
Address: La Spezia, IT
Telephone: +39 010 859 6110

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La Spezia
Blue Design Summit

La Spezia 13 - 15 may 2025
The event on ship and yacht design in the age of transition

16/05/2025

🏆 Here are the winners of the Miglio Blue Design Awards 2025! A celebration of excellence, vision, and innovation in yachting and design — proudly awarded during Blue Design Summit 2025 in La Spezia.
🔹 In Memoriam Award – Paolo Vitelli, founder of Azimut | Benetti Group 🔹 Lifetime Achievement Award – Gianni Zuccon, Zuccon International Project 🔹 Lifetime Achievement Award – Mario Pedol, Nauta Yachts 🔹 Heritage Award – Codecasa Shipyard 🔹 Italian Yacht Ambassador Award – Baglietto 🔹 Waterfront Award – Mare Terra Project by Renzo Piano Building Workshop 🔹 Water Leisure Hub Award – Sindalah Neom by Luca Dini Design & Architecture 🔹 Beach Club Award – Alpemare by Bocelli Group 🔹 Building on the Water Award – Science and Technology Museum, Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects 🔹 Sustainable Sailing Yacht Award – Grand Soleil Blue by Cantiere del Pardo 🔹 Sustainable Motor Yacht Award – Frauscher Porsche 🔹 Best Concept Award – Azimut Seadeck 7 🔹 Best Sailing Yacht Award – KiBoKo 4 (Interior & Exterior Design by Southern Wind) 🔹 Best Planing Motor Yacht Award – AB 110 by AB Yachts 🔹 Best Displacement Motor Yacht Award – TREMENDA by Cantiere delle Marche 🔹 Living Innovation Award – Custom Line 50 🔹 Special Project Award – SEAWOLFx Catamaran by ROSSINAVI
👏 Congratulations to all the winners – leading the way in design, sustainability, and innovation on water and beyond.
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09/04/2025

📣 Excited to announce that Gino Battaglia from will be sharing his expertise at upcoming Blue Design Summit 2025 Edition! Join on May 13th for insights into the yacht market, future trends, and a special focus on Italy. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s well-known voices on day one of the Event. Link to register in Bio!

08/04/2025

Welcome on board as partner of this years summit.

Antonini Navi is a shipyard of sea artisans — not just a luxury brand, but a true naval builder.
Each yacht is a unique masterpiece, custom-designed for the owner, combining design, engineering, and handcrafted construction.
Our family tradition and renowned entrepreneurial expertise, rooted in the Antonini Group since 1943, merge with innovation to create fully custom yachts, meticulously crafted in every detail.
Each vessel is the result of a creative and construction process shared with the owner, enhancing quality, functionality, and the distinctive character of Made in Italy.

07/04/2025

While the team is exploring Milan Fuorisalone , we have Cristiano Gatto, Founder and Art Directo of who tell us his thought about water:

“Water is the finest thing,” Pindar once said. And the city where I was born and still live, Venice, stands as proof: without water, it would not exist.
Our own bodies are made up of 70% water. Water is the mother element of life on Earth as we know it, shaping most of the planet’s surface.
Perhaps this is why humankind feels the urge to sail, to explore, to craft vessels that dance upon the waves. Have you ever seen a gondola waltz in the lagoon?
In design, one does not simply create a boat; one crafts a dialogue with water, honouring its rhythm and harmony.
Without water, there would be no Venice. There would be no work for me. But, above all, there would be no us.

03/04/2025

We are happy to announce that from NAUTA YACHTS SRL will be with us on May 14th at the “Change: Present and Future” Panel.

Founded by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino in 1986, creates the general concept, the exterior and the interior design for both custom and production series projects of all types and sizes, of both sailing and motor yachts. They work with their calligraphy of elegance and simplicity, and are today acknowledged for their mastership in combining form and function. interprets the owner’s needs and designs yachts featuring luxurious, modern and functional on-board lifestyle, enhancing the quality of the experience for Owners and guests.

Curious to see what Martino Majno will share with us, so join us!

02/04/2025

The Blue Design Summit aims to build a bridge between aspiring nautical and design students and industry professionals—including shipyards, designers, and other marine companies.
We’re proud to partner with the Università degli Studi di Genova and Promostudi for the Campus Universitario dell’Università di Genova alla Spezia.
Join us at our 2025 summit for an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the next generation of yachting and design professionals. Link to register in bio.

01/04/2025

We are happy to share that joined as partner of this year’s Blue Design Summit edition. Welcome on Board!

With roots deeply embedded in the history of Italian yachting, has been a symbol of excellence in yacht craftsmanship for 50 years. A proud ambassador of the Made in Italy ethos, the brand combines timeless elegance with innovation, creating yachts that are not just vessels but an expression of a unique lifestyle.

are defined by their sophisticated design, generous spaces, and customizable interiors, offering Owners the perfect balance of luxury and functionality. Every detail is meticulously crafted by a passionate and highly skilled team, ensuring that each yacht reflects the individuality and desires of those who choose it.

31/03/2025

, founder of GIUSEPPINA ARENA - Architecture & Design shares with us her thought about water for our Monday column and wraps up the month of March.
„Water is more than an element; it is a force that shapes imagination and fuels creativity. Its fluidity and profound simplicity are an endless source of inspiration. The sea has always played a vital role in my life, deeply intertwined with my origins and my profound connection to water as an element. It has been a constant source of serenity, providing me with the balance needed to navigate life’s most pivotal decisions.
This innate affinity for fluidity and harmony naturally shapes my design philosophy. I seek to translate this harmonious flow into my projects, seamlessly weaving continuity through colors, forms, and materials.
At the core of my approach is the belief that everything should flow effortlessly, creating an atmosphere of balance and tranquility that resonates with the client
With From Water to Design, we embrace the idea that water is more than an element; it is a storyteller. It challenges us to rethink materials, fluid forms, and the relationship between space and motion. Whether in yacht interiors, architectural spaces, or product design, water teaches us to design with intention, to balance organic fluidity with structured form, and to create environments that connect people to the essence of nature.“

28/03/2025

The Blue Design Summit takes center stage in La Spezia, May 13-15, with the Blue Design Awards ceremony on May 14th at 17:30 in Teatro Civico.

Attention Shipyards and Designers!

Only few days left to candidate one of your masterpieces over 24 meter and launched in 2024 in one of the four following design categories:
📍 Best Interior Design Sailing Yacht,
📍 Best Interior Design Motor Yacht,
📍 Best Exterior Design Sailing Yacht
📍 Best Exterior Design Motor Yacht.

📋 Submission Details:
Send to: [email protected]
Deadline: April 4th, 2024
Materials needed: General Arrangement, Up to 10 yacht images, vessel description

27/03/2025

We are delighted to have as our institutional partner also for the second Blue Design Summit. The ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are home to some of the world’s most important brands in the yachting and shipbuilding industries so it’s a natural fit.

25/03/2025

Federica Montaresi, Special Commissioner of , shares with us why they support Blue Design Summit for it’s second edition:
“The ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are home to some of the world’s most important brands in the yachting and shipbuilding industries. Our Port System is, therefore, the ideal hub for all the assets that drive the growth of this sector. The Port Authority has recently joined the ‘Miglio Blu – La Spezia for Nautical Industry memorandum of understanding to contribute—together with the Municipality of La Spezia and all stakeholders in the supply chain—to the enhancement of the yachting district, yacht shipbuilding, and the Blue Economy within a framework of environmental sustainability. We have decided to support the second edition of the Blue Design Summit, building on the success of the first edition and firmly believing in the value this initiative brings to such a strategic sector for our port system and the entire region in terms of economic and social impact. We will continue to invest in collaboration with port concessionaires.”

24/03/2025

Today it’s turn for our popular Monday column with the statement from Marnix J. Hoekstra about water:
American artist and conservationist Robert Wyland once said, “The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul.” It’s a humbling sentiment that captures our design ethos, our lifelong appreciation for sailing, and our unmitigated respect for the ocean.

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