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The soon-to-be-refreshed BDA Neptune

Lasvit to refresh the iconic BOAT Design & Innovation Awards Neptune

8 November 2024 • Written by Lucy Dunn

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership between BOAT International and bespoke glass and lighting designer Lasvit to create a new trophy for the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards.

Bohemian artisan and design house Lasvit are renowned for creating sublime artworks of glass and light loved around the world. Their international ateliers specialise in bespoke hand-made glass lighting installations and artisanal glasswalls for hotels, private residences, superyachts, cultural institutions and public spaces. Led by founder Leon Jakimič, Lasvit’s glass makers are known for not just artisanal excellence but also mixing innovative ideas with cutting-edge technology.

“After 15 successful years of the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, it felt like the right time to give the trophy a new look. It represents design and innovation, so it was important that it was an art piece in itself, which is why we’re so thrilled to have world class glassmaker Lasvit on board,” said Christopher Whale, BOAT’s Group Creative Director.

Designed by Lasvit‘s designer Yulin Huang, the trophy will grow on the heritage of Neptune, drawing on the theme of Roman gods, particularly Minerva, who represents wisdom, the arts and handicrafts. The new design will be revealed at the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards ceremony at the Superyacht Design Festival 2025 in Kitzbühel.

The BOAT Design & Innovation Awards acknowledge everything from the naval architecture, styling, innovation and engineering of today's superyachts, to the changing demands of owners and the increased portfolio of technology. The awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award, which honours a designer who has made an indelible impression on the industry.

The winners  will be announced at the Superyacht Design Festival 2025 in Kitzbühel. This thought-provoking annual event brings leaders of the superyacht industry and guests from the luxury community together for a thought-provoking and entertaining event that celebrates the world of design. Tickets are on sale now.

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