Design Innovation Award

The Design Innovation Award was established in 2020 by the Italian Marine Industry Association and the company I Saloni Nautici to celebrate the 60th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show, aimed at supporting and encouraging the highest standards of innovation and excellence on behalf of exhibitors and their most recent products. The Awards are assigned each year by an International Jury that selects the winners from among the new products exhibited at the Genoa International Boat Show.

This way, the Design Innovation Award aims to promote and encourage the commitment of Italian and foreign exhibitors alike, who have distinguished themselves in the fields of research, innovation, formal and technical quality and sustainability – the last of which is of key importance to the future of the industry. In identifying the winners, the various Awards highlight the planning and implementation skills of designers and manufacturers, while also providing the winning products with international visibility and showcasing tangible indications of how the sector is evolving.

This year, the Design Innovation Award, divided into 9 categories, has reached its Third Edition. The prizes will be handed to the various winners during the dedicated event on Friday 23^rd September as a key part of the 62^nd Genoa International Boat Show, scheduled to take place from 22^nd to 27^th September 2022.

Categoria: Category: Cruiser Sailing Boats

SWAN 65 – NAUTOR’S SWAN

Awarded for the technical and formal quality of the solutions offered, which guarantee the continuity of an industrialised manufacturing system of high-end yachts. For the ability to enhance the design approach while remaining committed to the company’s traditions.

Categoria: Category: Racing Sailing Boats

MYLIUS 80 FD – MYLIUS YACHT

Awarded for the coherence achieved during the design phase between the construction technique and the formal language adopted, both for the exterior and the interior, for the successful research and application of innovative materials ensuring high performances.

Categoria: Category: Motorboats (10 - 24m LH)

TT460 – INVICTUS

Awarded for attention to detail and a truly innovative shape. For successfully responding to the challenge of making maximum use of technologies to allow a greater variety of spaces, enlarging them and allowing them to provide 40% more space.

Categoria: Category: Superyachts (over 24m LH)

SX112 – SANLORENZO

Awarded for the formal innovation that distinguishes the yard and that continues to evolve, proposing distributional research that enhances the experience of making the most of the sea. For the technical quality of the finishes and solutions adopted.

Categoria: Category: Ribs

COASTER 650 PLUS – JOKER

Awarded for the ability to consistently respond to a wider market of users, providing a high-quality, highly functional product in a small size.

Categoria: Category: Boating equipment and components

BOAT SEADRIVE ELECTRIC POD – SAIM

Awarded for versatility of use, which makes the design adaptable to different types of boating units and functions, for its increased manoeuvrability, for its compact design and for its sustainability, due to its reduced impact on marine flora and fauna.

Categoria: Special Mention

ECOPRIMUS – NORTHERN LIGHT COMPOSITES

Awarded for the in-depth research carried out into the eco-compatible materials used and the attention paid to recovering materials at the end of a product’s lifecycle; for the interest devoted to a boating unit category that promotes sailing among younger generations; for the passion and competence demonstrated by a start-up.

Categoria: Award for Outstanding Innovation

MAMBO – MOI COMPOSITES

Awarded for advanced research in the field of CFM technology combined with the advantages of 3D printing, which have reduced investment requirements for moulds and created the possibility to experiment with innovative shapes. Worthy of particular recognition is also the collaboration between the different industrial partners involved.

Categoria: Award for Outstanding Career

F.LLI RAZETO & CASARETO

Awarded to a company keenly involved in the production of boating equipment, an active exhibitor at the Genoa International Boat Show, a company celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020. For its passion and continuous investment in innovation and in expanding its range of products, introducing new materials and constantly tackling new areas of research.

Categoria: Category: Sailing boats (up to 10m LH)

ECORACER – NORTHERN LIGHT SRL

For the progress achieved researching sustainable solutions for materials and components and the creation of a boat capable of racing while also spreading impactful design and construction techniques. 

Categoria: Category: Sailing Boats (over 10m LH)

MOMI 80 – VISMARA MARINE CONCEPT SRL

For having combined solutions to the needs of ocean sailing with those of high-performance racing and for having integrated innovative and effective technology with design choices of exceptional quality that perfectly blend interiors with exteriors. 

Categoria: Category: Motorboats (up to 10m LH)

BMA X 277 – RIBITALY srl

For developing innovative concepts in terms of comfort and use of space and for the research aimed at creating a contemporary hull design without deviating from the brand’s hallmark style. 

Categoria: Category: Motorboats (over 10m LH)

BG72 – BLUEGAME SRL

For the developments achieved in cross over designs, successfully combining the open and flybridge concepts and thus allowing for much greater visibility throughout outdoor spaces; for the quality of the materials used, for the design choices made and for the balance between high performance and low consumption. 

Categoria: Category: Ribs

GRANTURISMO CRUISET 11.0 – LOMAC NAUTICA

For the exceptional level of continuity throughout the design phase, allowing for the addition of new interior spaces without compromising the exterior design. 

Categoria: Category: Superyachts (over 24m LH)

AZIMUT GRANDE TRIDECK – AZIMUT YACHTS SRL

For the balance achieved between the development of tall decks and determination to maintain a dynamic design. For the quality of the design’s spaces, each tailored to providing exceptional liveability even while at sea. The distinct style of the model’s interior furnishings is also worthy of note.   

Categoria: Category: Superboats over 10m LH

SWAN SHADOW – NAUTOR’S SWAN

For the flexibility provided by the model’s diversified offer of available interior furnishings and for the large variety of custom solutions from which owners can choose. For the quality of materials and elegance of solutions tailored to the specific needs of each owner. 

Categoria: Category: Multihulls

SCAFO MULTIMODALE – GERRISBOATS SRL

For developing a new approach to how the hull is used, allowing for a broader range of uses. For the implementation of fully electric propulsion systems, with hydrogen variants as well, and for the design’s reduced drag, allowing it to travel much greater distances. 

Categoria: Category: Boating equipment and components

MICRO PLASTIC COLLECTOR -. SUZUKI ITALIA SPA

The proposed microplastic filter and collection device opens up a plethora of new opportunities for solutions that we hope will soon become industry standards. The simplicity of the device’s design allows for easy reproducibility.

Categoria: Award for Outstanding Innovation

FUTURE – UNIBOAT ARGONAUTS TEAM

Futura is a single-handed competitive catamaran that uses integrated zero-CO2 propulsion systems, created by a team of students from the University of Bologna who had previously won the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The design is the outcome of a significant deal of research focused on propulsion systems, construction techniques, materials, recycling and digital data management, providing a new perspective on the future of the boating industry as a whole, all while remaining within a limited budget.

Categoria: Special mention Superyachts over 24m LH

AMER 120 – PERMARE SRL

For experimenting with building techniques aimed at reducing the quantities of fibreglass used in hull construction, replacing it with recyclable materials. For the constant search for sustainable solutions with regards to materials and components.

Categoria: Special Mention Boating equipment and components

SANITANK – IGEA BIOCHEMICAL SRL

For creating a product that is easy and quick to use and which reduces the environmental impact of sanitisation practices onboard. For finding new ways to implement natural materials instead of more traditional solutions. 

Categoria: Liguria International Award

ENERGY PACK – H2BOAT SRL

H2Boat is a spin-off project by the University of Genoa’s Mechanical Engineering Department, aimed at integrating hydrogen technology onboard, providing a source of clean and safe energy. The product is patented. 

Categoria: Award for outstanding career

GIUSEPPE BALDUCCI – CANTIERI OVERMARINE

Born in a town synonymous with boating, Limite sull’Arno, Giuseppe Balducci has been a hallmark name throughout the history of the Italian leisure boating industry. His keen entrepreneurial spirit and honed ability to predict the market’s needs allowed Giuseppe to create Mangusta, the Overmarine Group brand that to this date is still a world leader in the development of open designs.