1 7 he is directly designing the brand’s new ultra-luxury expedition ships, the first of which will launch in June 2021. “When the explorers of yesteryear went to Antarctica, they had clothing and equipment custom-made by the best manufacturers,” said Tihany. “I’m taking this approach with Seabourn Venture – guests should be able to tell that everything has been purposely designed for a luxury expedition.” Taking the role of creative director for two very different brands, while designing his first expedition cruise ship is exciting for a man who relishes a challenge. “My design motto is: you tell me the problem and I’ll find the best solution,” said Tihany. “I love that every project my studio does is dramatically different to the next, especially when I can collaborate with people who can teach me something new. For me, design is not just work, it’s my life, so the project that gives me the greatest pleasure is the one that I haven’t done yet!” CFI THE ‘WOW’ MOMENT “Every shipowner wants its ships to have an innovation that becomes a photo opportunity for passengers – it’s a very conscious part of the design process. However, you can’t always predict what it’s going to be. When I designed Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam, I expected it to be the grand atrium, but it’s actually a sculpture of Michelangelo’s David holding an iPhone outside the spa! That’s the magic of cruise ships with multi-layered design stories – everyone finds their own little piece of heaven they want to capture and remember.” Design note: Photo: YSA Design Photo: Costa Cruises Photo: Tihany Design Top: The Expedition Lounge onboard Seabourn Venture. Bottom: The Costa Design Museum onboard Costa Cruises’ Costa Smeralda
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