The CSI Conference & Workshop Program, in partnership with NEWH, is certified with CEU-accredited sessions. Check out the full program and speaker line-up below.
Tuesday 6 June
Opening Remarks by Chair of CSI Advisory Board
Speakers
George Scammell, ASID, IIDA
Director, Interior Design | Princess Cruises
NEWH Scholarship Presentation
Leaders Debate – State of the Industry
- Returning back to profitability: new horizons, and the impact on cruise interiors and the business strategy
- Materials, sustainability and buying locally – what is available today that supports interior design which is environmentally friendly?
- How are suppliers delivering the products which the owners are asking to be designed?
- Working with partners on increasing visibility of future costs
- Distinguishing on brand: how are cruise interior designs evolving brands, and how does the brand define design concepts?
- Leadership – how are the cruise lines viewing corporate responsibility, and what are design teams aiming to achieve?
- Future demographics: how are brands developing the future of cruise and the guest experience?
- What does the next generation of cruisers want from their cruise experience?
Speakers
Alison Clixby
Director Hotel Design & Projects | Carnival UK
Trevor Young
Vice President of Newbuilding | MSC Cruises
Sascha Lang
Vice President, Architectural & Design – Newbuild & Innovation | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
My Nguyen
Director Interior Design | Holland America Group
Greg Walton
CEO & Founding Partner | Studio DADO
Wednesday 7 June
Marine Design 101: In conversation with cruise interior design masters
- Newcomers to the industry and students of cruise interiors bring their questions to the Advisory Board
- Submitted questions will be drawn from a pot, and our panel of experts will share their expertise with the audience
- This is a live session; questions can be submitted on the day
- A must-attend for students and those who are new to the sector and eager to learn from the masters!
Speakers
Gary Annett
CEO | MJM Marine
Willie Traeger
Design Manager – Interior Asset Management | Holland America Group
Anne Mari Gullikstad
Senior Interior Architect, Partner & CEO | YSA Design
Helena Sawelin
Partner and Business Director | Tillberg Design of Sweden
George Scammell, ASID, IIDA
Director, Interior Design | Princess Cruises
Spaces: Supporting guest experience using visuals, branding & artwork
- Developing visuals and branding which communicate to guests in a non-verbal way
- From branding to artwork – how both contribute to storytelling in cruise interiors
- How can branding, graphics and artwork develop a 3D narrative around particular touchpoints?
- How does branding complement art?
- How does choice of colour, tone of voice, font etc. work in harmony across different design disciplines (interior design, FF&E, graphics and artwork)?
- Collaboration: working with artists, clients and the shipyard
- Possibilities when designing with digital tools
Speakers
Benjamin Wilson
Head of Architecture | MSC Cruises
Jennie Drummond
Head of Art | SMC Design
Alun Roberts
Associate Graphic Design | SMC Design
Andy Yuill
Managing Director | SMC Design
A tale of design – creating an emotional connection
Storytelling allows designers to create an emotional connection with their audience – whether we are watching animations, taking a cruise or on vacation land side.
- Elevating the guest experience through design, service and storytelling
- The importance of authenticity for designing interiors which evoke emotional connections
- Designing for the senses
Speakers
Audra Tuskes
Vice President of Design | Marriott International
Kristin Cullen
Interior Design Director | Dash Design
Christopher Stubbs
AVP Sailor (Customer) and Crew (Employee) Experience | Virgin Voyages
Trisha Poole
President | Design Poole Inc, past International President | NEWH
