Ignacio Mariani Is Honored with the Golden A' Design Award for Pescare 55 Sport Fishing Yacht in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design

Ignacio Mariani honored for yacht and marine vessels design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Pescare 55 Sport Fishing Yacht by Ignacio Mariani, designed for Estudio Mariani, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Golden A' Design Award

The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

More About Pescare 55 Sport Fishing Yacht

Designed for high performance, the hull features a deep v, stepped planing hull optimized to minimize hydrodynamic drag. The superstructure seamlessly incorporates a hardtop and large windows. The architecture is distinguished by a closed stern and a deck layout in which the fishing seats are strategically positioned. This solidifies its position as a cutting edge sport fishing boat, with its aggressive lines redefining modern navigation. It features a lounge area, a dedicated fish storage space, and a bar; the ability to stow the fishing seats allows for a versatile and multifunctional space.

About Ignacio Mariani

Bachelor's degree in Industrial design with more than 5 years of experience developing innovative solutions in sectors such as nautical, furniture, consumer products, and machinery. He specializes in integrating functionality, aesthetics, and technology to create efficient products tailored to the needs of each industry and client. Committed to continuous improvement, he applies design as a strategic tool to solve problems and generate real value. He is motivated by new challenges that enhance his creativity and technical skills in each project.

Award Record

With this recognition, Ignacio Mariani is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Award

The A' Yacht Design Award is an international yacht design competition recognizing good yacht designs by leading yacht designers and manufacturers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to yacht designers, naval engineers, marine vessel producers and yacht manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, superyachts and explorer yachts. Awarded yacht designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/yacht

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://desingers.org/182430
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/182430
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!182430
Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/371983
Further Information from the Laureate: https://estudiomariani.myportfolio.com/

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Pescare 55 Sport Fishing Yacht
Function: Sport Fishing Yacht
Category: Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
Discipline: Industrial Design
Industry: Automotive and Luxury
Colors: Midnight Blue, Cornflower Blue, Steel Blue, Light Steel Blue and Dark Slate Gray
Images: 5
Client: Estudio Mariani

The Recognition

Laureate: Ignacio Mariani
Country: Argentina
Recognition: Golden A' Design Award
Edition: 2025 - 2026
Design ID: #182430

Design Details

Unique Properties: Luxury yacht designed for recreational fishing, offering exceptional comfort and style compared to other boats in its class. Its elegant exterior design sets it apart from other fishing boats, with clean, sporty lines that enhance its modern profile. Its spacious deck integrates two fishing seats and a lounge area with a sofa, creating a versatile space for both fishing and relaxation. It features a built-in freezer and strategically placed rod holders, combining functionality and elegance. In addition, the fishing seats have a folding system that allows them to be stored below deck, providing more space to enjoy the sun deck.
Inspiration: Inspiration comes from studying new forms inspired by maritime activities. Its aggressive design harks back to the old harpoons, effective and fast, that were used for deep-sea fishing. Where its blade cut through the water until it reached its prey. The idea of cutting through the water was one of the main design principles behind the pescare 55, which also had to do with the purpose of the boat: to take us out to sea to engage in one of the oldest activities in human history, fishing.
Research: The main challenge was to create a disruptive fishing boat that broke the current paradigm. Stepping away from automated trends, we rethought the industry to exceed the highest standards. Our proposal is clear: why not fish on a luxury yacht that also offers exceptional sea performance? We unite luxury, comfort, and cutting-edge design to provide a truly unparalleled experience. That is Pescare, the essence of fishing.
Challenge: The most difficult part of the project was creating a novel and distinctive product that met market requirements and standards, but was also out of the ordinary. The word innovation is somewhat difficult to apply in such a digitized world with so much information available at all times. It is easy to fall back on a product that already exists and simply modify a few lines. We believe that this project will be very well received by the public who truly value good design. As it is a boat, the technology is well established, and its aluminum hull allows for a lightweight yet resistant structure.
Realization and Technology: The pescare 55 balances sport fishing and luxury through cutting-edge naval engineering. Its hull was optimized with cfd simulations for maximum efficiency. Built with composite sandwich materials (prfv/pvc), carbon fiber, and aluminum, it reduces weight and improves stability. Its production employs vacuum infusion and cnc machining, ensuring millimeter precision, high structural strength, and lower environmental impact. A design focused on performance and innovation. To achieve this goal, the design and production process relied on an integration of advanced digital methodologies and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Operation and Interaction: This highly sporty and efficient fishing yacht, thanks to its hull design, allows us to sail safely and smoothly, achieving high speeds without losing stability or control. Its wide stern allows us to enjoy a sunny day as well as to carry out the main activity for which this boat was designed: deep-sea fishing. The interior maintains luxury and detail but in a constant balance and with accentuated lines that give it character and style compared to its competitors.
Project Duration and Location: The project began in july 2025 in Argentina, when my contact in Italy contacted me with the idea of creating a new concept that would break the paradigms of fishing boats. With the idea of creating a different boat, we were able to meet all the requirements and apply them to this new design. The project was completed in february 2026 and has not yet been published.
Specifications: lenght 55 feet (16.76 meters) beam 18 feet (5.48 meters) main material aluminum fuel diesel Propulsion Q-spd
Keywords: Yacht, fishing yacht, recreation, luxury, comfort