The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2025 is a distinguished global competition in the luxury design industry, recognizing exceptional achievements in both yacht and aviation design. Organized by the prestigious British publication design et al, this competition serves as a platform for the world’s most innovative designers, naval architects, engineers, and aviation specialists to showcase their cutting-edge projects.
Award Categories
The International Yacht & Aviation Awards encompass a diverse range of categories, meticulously curated to acknowledge excellence in design and innovation across the yacht and aviation industries. Each category is carefully crafted to highlight innovation, craftsmanship, and emerging trends, ensuring that every aspect of these industries receives the recognition it deserves.
OLT Design LLC has been shortlisted for the Interior Design – Concept Yacht Award, which recognizes exceptional yacht interiors that blend aesthetics with functionality. This category rewards groundbreaking designs that push the boundaries of luxury, sustainability, and technology. Nominees are judged on their ability to blend aesthetics with practical usability, creating spaces that redefine onboard living.
Concept yachts are more than just beautiful; they must balance luxury with comfort, sustainability, and practicality. Winning designs demonstrate artistic vision while integrating smart technology, eco-friendly materials, and adaptive spaces. The goal is to create environments that feel both opulent and personal, offering an exceptional onboard experience.
As the yachting industry embraces sustainability, designs incorporating renewable materials and energy-efficient systems are highly valued. The Interior Design – Concept Yacht Award honors those who push the limits of yacht interiors, setting new standards in both style and innovation. Being shortlisted is a significant achievement, marking recognition at the highest level of yacht design.
The Voting Process
Unlike many other awards in the industry, the International Yacht & Aviation Awards follow a public voting model. This means that rather than being determined by a panel of judges, the winners are selected based on the preferences of industry professionals, enthusiasts, and potential clients.
Key dates for the 2025 awards:
Voting opens – Wednesday 7 May, 2025
Voting closes – Wednesday 4 June, 2025
The voting process is conducted online, allowing anyone with an interest in yacht and aviation design to participate. Each voter is encouraged to review the shortlisted projects in detail before casting their votes, ensuring that the most deserving entries are recognized.
The voting page can be accessed through the link below from 12pm BST on Wednesday 7 May, 2025 at 12pm BST, not before:
Voting Link: https://www.thedesignawards.co.uk/iya-voting/
