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Varazze, Italy

Developed my master thesis at the R&D branch office of the Azimut-Benetti Group. Title of the thesis: Analysis of Classification Societies Rules for Yacht Superstructure Scantlings – Application to a Light Alloy Superstructure• Conducted structural analysis of an aluminium superstructure• FEM meshing with MSC Patran

- Preliminary design of a 18m fast cruiser sailing yacht in carbon fibre and of a 55 m motor yacht in aluminium.- General arrangements and hull design both in 2D and 3D, and renderings.- Project presented to shipyards and yacht brokers during the Genoa Boat Show 2012 and the Monaco Yacht Show 2013.

Viareggio, Italy

A naval architecture and marine engineering design company, specialized in the superyacht market. Since this is an engineering based studio, I am able to better understand the engineering side of yacht design while also being able to give my design input. Played a key role in the 5-week development of a new concept for a 52-metre yacht. Analysed inboard profile, determined deck camber, reviewed lower deck floor lines and evaluated stair design in 3D.• Utilised computer modelling… Show more A naval architecture and marine engineering design company, specialized in the superyacht market. Since this is an engineering based studio, I am able to better understand the engineering side of yacht design while also being able to give my design input. Played a key role in the 5-week development of a new concept for a 52-metre yacht. Analysed inboard profile, determined deck camber, reviewed lower deck floor lines and evaluated stair design in 3D.• Utilised computer modelling to test 2 design concepts.• Identified and corrected problems with the inboard profile.• Generated renderings used to promote one of the concepts at boat shows, in magazines and to the client. Show less

Genoa Area, Italy

The European Boat Design Innovation Group (EBDIG), aims to make the European Boat Design industry more competitive in the international marketplace by providing online training material for designers working within the industry. The objective of EBDIG is to transfer advanced manufacturing and design methodologies and technology from the automotive sector into the marine sector in order to facilitate design innovation and a competitive advantage.Originated naval architecture for 4… Show more The European Boat Design Innovation Group (EBDIG), aims to make the European Boat Design industry more competitive in the international marketplace by providing online training material for designers working within the industry. The objective of EBDIG is to transfer advanced manufacturing and design methodologies and technology from the automotive sector into the marine sector in order to facilitate design innovation and a competitive advantage.Originated naval architecture for 4 different projects (from sailing vessels to superyachts). Researched and analysed information on structural designs, materials, construction processes, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, stability and rules and regulations. Toured Italian shipyards to discuss the project and gain additional insight. Translated information and documentation from Italian to English. Oversaw administration of the 2-year EBDIG project in Genoa and worked closely with department heads at each of the project partners. • Initiated successful introduction of naval architecture learning material to the project.• Conducted ergonomic analysis of helms and bridges using RAMSIS software in conjunction with the head of STResearch. • Assumed leadership of a project that had previously been well behind schedule and completed it on deadline.• Developed CAD structures and section drawings. Show less

Venice Area, Italy

Design studio focused on the interior and exterior design of boats and superyachts. Created and modified 3D exterior models of yachts ranging from 40 metres to 130 metres in compliance with the studio’s concept / design drawings and plans. Contributed to project designs in team meetings and collaborations with architects. • Transformed a side profile image of a 130-metre project into a completed exterior model in 4 weeks in collaboration with an architect and chief… Show more Design studio focused on the interior and exterior design of boats and superyachts. Created and modified 3D exterior models of yachts ranging from 40 metres to 130 metres in compliance with the studio’s concept / design drawings and plans. Contributed to project designs in team meetings and collaborations with architects. • Transformed a side profile image of a 130-metre project into a completed exterior model in 4 weeks in collaboration with an architect and chief designer.• Produced high-level CADs and renderings for pre-existing motor yacht projects that were published and advertised in trade publications.• Created 3D elements for the exterior design of the company’s “Ketos 43m”, 80m M / Y and 130m M / Y projects in collaboration with the design team. Show less

Erasmus Mundus Master Course In “Integrated Advanced Ship Design”

Advanced Masters in Naval Architecture conferred by Université de Liège (Belgium) Masters of Sciences in Applied Mechanics, specialisation.

Masters Of Interior Design

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours 1St Class In Boat Design, Industrial Design