Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2020

3 9 cruise industry when we took on the Virgin Voyages project, but it’s been a great experience that has afforded us the opportunity to learn about the nuances of ship design from the bottom up,” says Tedder-Hares. “Now, we’re well- positioned to act as agents of change for other cruise brands that want to find new and innovative ways to put sustainability at the heart of their design when they’re enhancing their ships and the customer experience.” Volume’s role as an agent of change will become even more valuable in the coming months as the cruise industry prepares to restart after a hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. “More than ever safety, sustainability and authenticity need to work within lean budgets, to create an amazing experience for cruisers,” says Tedder- Hares. “We’re well placed to bring innovative design into play, to reach those touch points, whether it’s reusing waste materials, smart space design, or compelling storytelling.” Volume is also exploring how to rethink onboard experiences to enable social distancing and increase safety in ways that will add to the cruise experience, rather than take away from it. “We’ll have to make every element work hard and be conscious of the impact it will have on people and the planet,” says Tedder-Hares. “We absolutely love the travel sector and although we can’t reveal our new projects yet, we’re hugely positive for the future.” CFI DES IGN FOR CHANGE Volume has created a limited edition of screen prints of the cover design of CFI , which will be sold via independent online art retailer looklikelove.co.uk. A donation of £25 per print will go to Thames 21 , a charity that puts healthy rivers back at the heart of Greater London. Clockwise from left, ‘Take the Plunge’ with lighting design by Nulty Lighting, the Extra Virgin Italian restaurant on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, and the Achromatic series which represents the degradation of coral on the seabed Photo:Yeshen