EDITORIAL INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the second edition of the International Journal of Marine Design. The aim of this journal is to raise an awareness of the value and activities of Industrial Design (aesthetic design, ergonomics, sustainability, etc.) within the marine industry. As well as to engage in the design discourse and review design developments.
The first paper reports on an Industrial Design research and concept development project to address the sustainability of the "Ice Road", which is the main logistics route for the Canadian Diamond Mining industry. The project identified the potential of the hovercraft platform to address the logistical needs, and produced a technically resolved design concept meeting the design specification, which was developed through dialogue with operators.
The second paper discusses eco-design and green navigation in France. Eco-design goes far beyond the propulsion system to examine the entire life cycle of a vessel from cradle to grave. France has become a pioneer in the field of sustainable navigation with networks such as ECONAV representing the entire marine sector, with a main objective of promoting and developing the concept of green navigation.
The third paper presents a methodology for automated design-space exploration and subsequent semi-automated utilisation, which is demonstrated in the design of a 70m superyacht. The vessel is modelled parametrically with the free-variables that define the design space, the "design of experiments" approach is then used to explore the design-space in an efficient manner. The key benefit of the proposed method is that it allows a design team to quickly explore the design-space and build up a knowledge base ahead of an anticipated project, as well as providing knowledge for formal design optimisation.
The fourth paper defines a new methodological framework used in the development of a 30ft canting keelboat. The iterative process used is based on the Zuber-Skerrit's research model, with a blending of empirical knowledge derived from scientific techniques with experiential insight and artistic creativity. The author proposes that in a design field increasingly dominated by mathematical models and computer-based predictions, there remains a significant role for the "designer's eye" in creating high-performance yachts.
The fifth paper argues that philosophy can be effective in interpreting what the passenger finds attractive and pleasurable. A philosophical approach to design is proposed and illustrated through the analysis of two different vessels, using theoretical resources from the culturally focused philosophy of 'Functional Beauty". The author concludes that the interpretation of the end users most valued appreciations can lead to design directives that deliver subjective qualities of beauty.
The last paper presents a series of case studies of small craft design, reflecting upon the design philosophy applied as a compromise between the key factors of: aesthetics; comfort; performance; safety; cost. Styling trends for a range of vessels types are analysed. The influence of safety and comfort on the design process for two similar vessels is discussed.
We encourage discussion about published papers, design reviews and articles as well as design perspectives and trends. The editorial board would welcome your contribution to this journal as members of the marine design industry.
Dr Sean McCartan Editor
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