We asked yacht designers what cars they drive to work - Page 6

ROB ARMSTRONG & ALISTAIR FLETCHER- ThirtyC Design

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Tell us what car you drive.

The studio could currently be mistaken for an Audi dealership – SQ5 / TT, among other models…!

What was your dream car growing up, and have you ever had the chance to drive it?

Rob: If it’s going to be one car it has to be a DB5, though currently my eyes are firmly fixed on the AMG GT.

Alastair: I agree with Rob here, the DB5 is so iconic and elegant – maybe one day, but in the interim, I’d happily settle for the Vantage.

Do you think automotive design influences yacht design, and how does it influence your own work?

Yes, as one element of many for us. We actively look at and keep an eye on what all car manufacturers produce and their latest styling/concepts. Geneva car show each year is a great source of inspiration. A crease line, shadow detail or simple shape can spark a translation or provide a new angle to look at a design. We would not only limit this to cars, as designers we naturally/subconsciously take in all aspects of design around us – it’s in our nature.

More generally within yacht design, I would safely say it plays a part. A good majority of fellow designers have all arrived in yacht design via studying automotive design, say no more.

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