This course (carried out in continuity with the Intensive Design 1–2 module) focuses on developing a real-world project proposed by local companies and shipyards. Students apply their knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, working collaboratively in project teams. The objective is to simulate the professional conditions they will encounter after graduation, while fostering direct engagement with companies and shipyards who participate in the initiative each year.
Module Objectives:
Key educational components include fostering awareness of the recreational boating shipbuilding sector, lectures focused on understanding the elements of the design process, and hands-on activities aimed at laying the groundwork for actual design work.
As part of the module, students will acquire a design methodology geared toward the development of new design scenarios for recreational boating, supported by a partner shipyard. Activities include:
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
The practical design activities will enable students to learn how to manage social interactions with a collaborative attitude and constructive communication. Moreover, they will foster decision-making autonomy, team-working aptitude, coordination among individuals with different skills, and the ability to handle uncertainty.
There are no specific requirements.
The teaching is delivered through different and complementary activities, the main being:
- theoretical lessons and seminaries;
- group activities (debates, brief, brainstorming, project reviews…);
- external visits;
- practical lessons (exercises and short projects).
The second part of the module is expressly dedicated to the development of the project theme organised in mixed working groups and with the support of the lecturers, a theme that will be the subject of presentation and evaluation during the examination.
The module covers:
During the module, site visits and discussions with professionals working in the field are scheduled. The theoretical knowledge and practical applications carried out during Intensive Design 1.1 serve as a prerequisite for the themes and design activities of Intensive Design 1.2. The specific theme for the academic year is defined and updated at the beginning of the course and promptly communicated to the students in line with the theoretical topics covered.
Practical and design applications require students to use certain software introduced in other modules, including those from Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinoceros for 2D and 3D project drawings, rendering programs, etc.
Bonsor, S. (2018), SuperYacht Interios Volume 1, Boat International Media LTD, London.
Carugati, D.G.R. (2018), Stile a bordo, Mondadori Electa, Firenze.
Gregori Grgic, M. (2025), Interior Yacht Design, Franco Angeli, Milano.
Michienzi, F a cura di (2018), The Idea Factory, International Sea press, Meda (MB).
Musio Sale, M. (2009), Yacht design dal concept alla rappresentazione, Tecniche Nuove, Milano.
Si consiglia, inoltre, la lettura di riviste dedicate al mondo della nautica (es. Barche magazine, Barche a motore, Top Yacht Design, Nautica online etc).
It is also recommended to read magazines dedicated to the world of yachting (e.g., Barche Magazine, Barche a Motore, Top Yacht Design, Nautica Online, etc.).
Ricevimento: By appointment to be agreed by e-mail to: paololicinio.nazzaro@unige.it
PAOLO LICINIO NAZZARO (President)
MASSIMO SALE-MUSIO
https://corsi.unige.it/9008/p/studenti-orario
The exam is conducted orally and consists of the presentation and critical discussion of the written and graphic materials developed during the module. During the oral examination, the student is expected to:
The evaluation is based on:
- Completeness and graphic quality of the papers (consistency with the assigned theme);
- Ability to analyse and synthesise, linking theory and design practice;
- Clarity of presentation and command of terminology during the oral presentation;
- Transversal skills demonstrated (teamwork management, autonomy, problem solving).
Students with disabilities or learning disorders are allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the Delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities. Students are invited to contact the teacher of this course and copy the Delegate (https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita.html).
