Edward Bohnenstiehl

Yacht Design Works is a collaborative design group based in Clearwater, Florida, specializing in the marine industry.
Founded in 2017 by Edward Bohnenstiehl, a highly experienced designer, engineer, innovator, and United States Coast Guard Reserve veteran,
we offer a wide range of services, including new boat designs, model refreshes, custom builds, product design, boat refits, and more.
Our team of designers and creators are committed to creating meaningful and functional designs with a refined eye.
We are dedicated to seeing projects through from concept to completion, ensuring the highest quality of results.

Our process involves defining scope, creating concepts, refining designs, utilizing the latest technology to bring the design to life visually, and then seeing it through to the final build.
With our passion for design and commitment to excellence, we are able to tackle any challenge our clients may have.

 
 

The Studio

 

As a forward-thinking and innovative design team, we bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity to every project.
Our team is made up of experienced design professionals, who are passionate about creating creative and unique designs that communicate with both our clients and their customers.

 
 
 

Project Scope / Definition

We identify the objectives and needs of the project. This includes specifications, propulsion, anticipated performance equipment, and tank volumes. Processing cost, bill of materials (BOM), methods and return on investment (ROI).

 
 
 
 

Project Management

Seasoned project management professionals guiding the process from concept to completion.

 
 
 
 

Market Study

Through analysis of sales data, size, volume comparisons, costs, features in conjunction with dealer and customer surveys. We are able to gauge where our designs would be competitive in the market.

 
 
 
 

Portfolio Branding

We design collections/families of boats with harmonious volumes that share styles and common parts. For the enhancement of current and future product portfolios.

 
 
 

Blue Ocean

Through the use of blue ocean brainstorming, we tap into newfound growth in a saturated market. Creating products designed to capture uncontested market space.

 
 
 

Timeless Elegance

Our core values of Elegance, Essentiality and Innovation are our design drivers to achieve timeless designs.

 
 
 

Sketching

Through sketching we are able to quickly visualize a diverse range of concepts to consider before selecting the top designs for further refinement.

 
 
 

CMF Specification

During the exploration of the designs we create visualization tools to help guide our CMF (color, material, finish) selection which helps shape the final look of the trim packages.

 
 
 

Interior Design

We offer full turn key interior design services ranging from space planning and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) selection to installation and detail styling.

 
 
 
 

Models and Mock-Ups

The creation of three-dimensional prototypes are important to the exploration of space planning, functions, material selections, volumes and ergonomics.

 
 
 

Virtual Reality Development

We use virtual reality to check designs before prototyping. The design process can be accelerated with a much faster and less budget than the actual mock-up.

 
 


Full 2D & 3D CAD Capabilities

We utilize CAD to create complex surface models, customized cabinetry, exportable vendor parts and convertible cad files for production development. All customizable to our clients needs.

 
 


Photo-realistic Renderings

The creation of photo-realistic renderings and demonstrative animations aids in the visualization of the project before it is actually completed.

 
 
 

Consulting

We assist with design support, problem solving and are available as outside resources during any scale or phase of a project.

 
 
 

Partner

Through our partnerships we establish long lasting relationships. We pride ourselves on reliability, quality deliverables and look forward successful futures for all.