The first podcast created exclusively for the cruise ship interiors design community has launched. Join creator of CSI and CSIE, Toby Walters, for the first episode of Waves of Design. Toby talks with Trevor Young, Vice President of Newbuilding, MSC Cruises about falling into shipbuilding, the contemporary newbuild market and helping new suppliers get off the starting block.
Waves of Design is the definitive podcast for all things cruise ship design, newbuild and refurbishment. Host Toby Walters will navigate the fascinating world of maritime architecture, featuring in-depth conversations with leading designers and industry executives. The first episode is available to listen to immediately.
Each episode covers a range of topics from innovative design trends and cutting-edge technology to sustainable practices and the intricate process of refurbishing vessels. Whether you’re a cruise enthusiast, industry professional, or design aficionado, Waves of Design offers a unique glimpse into the artistry and engineering behind the world’s most luxurious ships.
VIP guest list
Waves of Design has some great guests in store for the upcoming episodes. Hear from the biggest brands in cruise, including Holland America Line and SMC Design, on the hottest topics. Toby and the guests will be diving into the changing cruise demographics driving the demand for sustainable design, how to evolve an interior design firm, the importance of holistic design and much, much more. Check out below to get a sneak peek at the first guests on the line up…
Independent Maritime Advisors Ltd
DESIGN STUDIO DESIGN STUDIO BERG+
Stay Tuned Hospitality
Holland America Line & Seabourn
SMC Design
When and where?
Waves of Design will publish every 2 weeks. Keeping up with Waves of Design is easy. Stay notified when new episodes appear, or follow Waves of Design to have new episodes downloaded automatically. You can find all episodes of Waves of Design on Spotify here. Or, search ‘Waves of Design’ on Apple Podcasts.
Want more of this?
Check out the Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) Design Expo Americas blog for more design insights and the latest industry updates. CSI Design Expo Americas is the world’s only exhibition and conference exclusively dedicated to connecting the buyers and suppliers of the cruise design industry. The next event will be taking place on 3 – 4 June 2025 alongside Hotel & Resort Design South and Cruise Xperience Innovation Summit at the Miami Beach Convention Center.