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A realistic timeline for custom yacht design: how long each phase takes — concept, preliminary and detailed design — and what influences the schedule.

Catamaran vs monohull for a custom yacht: how they differ in space, stability, performance and design — and how to choose the right platform.

What custom yacht design really costs in 2026: what drives the price, how design fees are structured by phase, and where the value lies.

DRAFTXL founder and Artist & Design Director Andrzej Starużyk on treating every yacht as a work of art — and why he stays a creative design studio.

The criteria, questions and red flags that matter when choosing a yacht design studio for a custom motor yacht, sailing yacht or catamaran.

Commissioning a custom yacht is one of the most rewarding projects an owner can undertake — and one of the most misunderstood. Many first-time owners assume it begins at a shipyard, when in fact it begins long before, at the design table. If you are wondering how to commission a custom yacht, this step-by-step guide

China is rapidly becoming one of the most important markets in custom yacht design. As private wealth grows and a new generation of owners discovers life on the water, demand for bespoke yachts along the country’s coastline and across the wider Asia-Pacific region is rising faster than almost anywhere else. For owners and shipyards exploring