Transformation of Vessels Through Design

Lecturer: Svetlana Mojić Džakula, Master of Architecture and Master of Yacht Design, Salt & Water LLC

Time and Location: 6:30 PM, Monday, November 4th, 2024, Room 211 (second floor), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kraljice Marije 16, Belgrade.

About the lecture

In this lecture, we will explore how the transformation of vessels can be achieved through carefully designed exterior and interior elements. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of Bézier curves in shaping the exterior of vessels, thereby enhancing the visual value of the project. We will also discuss smart solutions in interior design that optimize space, increase comfort, and add value to the vessel. This integrated approach to design allows vessels to be not only technically superior but also visually appealing and practical.

About the lecturer

Svetlana Mojić Džakula is from Novi Sad. She completed her Bachelor's and Master's studies in architecture in Novi Sad and pursued specialized studies in yacht design and construction in Italy. After several years spent in various yacht and interior design studios, she returned to Serbia in 2011 and established her own architecture and yacht design office - Salt & Water. Today, she is an experienced lecturer in these fields. With her studio, Svetlana has won 14 international awards and recognitions in the areas of design and business. Among others, these include the Millennium Yacht Design Award 2015 for the floating hotel project with catamaran apartments, the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014 for the interior of a private jet, the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2022 for the Best Spa and Fitness Space for the river cruiser project Vahali X, and the Millennium Yacht Design Award 2023 for the open catamaran project in which the studio designed open spaces and the interior. The Salt & Water studio has successfully designed residential and commercial projects, styled various yachts, and created all types of interiors for different architectural projects, yachts, and aircrafts. Svetlana’s projects have been realized in the region as well as in numerous countries worldwide. In every project, Svetlana aims to create a unique solution that reflects the client’s personality and meets their needs.