Carat 187 is a project which I envisioned and directed during 2018 and 2019 in my role as European Design Director at Technicon Design.
In our work across various domains of transport design, my talented team and I developed a real understanding of the needs of a very particular client profile associated to our projects in private aviation, hypercar design and luxury retail.
So, it was a very natural progression for us to apply this understanding, along with our core skillset in creative design, to a Superyacht project.
I brought the original concept to the team with a vision centred around the idea of a dramatic deployable double staircase, echoing the sense of occasion of a glamourous film festival or visit to an opulent opera house.
Having laid down the basic premise I encouraged them to let loose creatively and bring some innovative volumes and textures to the table. The goal was to present an unconventional aesthetic and push the boundaries, without voyaging into the improbable.
We developed a specific aesthetic code around the dramatic central theme.
I was certain that, at its heart, the design should have a real air of majesty, with sublime detailing and surface treatment. For such discerning clients it is crucial to create a sensational visual and tactile experience
Throughout the creative process I guided and motivated our close-knit team of designers, digital modellers, and 3D artists to adhere to these principals and ensure that the project met our high standards . I think the results speak for themselves.
My thanks to the creative team: Nicolas Jousse,Paul Martinez, Guillaume Juif and Maximillien Nee.
With a particular mention and gratitude to Nicolas, who did a tremendous job project managing the studio team throughout this and many others projects.
