on September 15, 2026

Marco Casali, the creative journey of a yacht designer

From childhood drawings to thousands of boats sailing worldwide, Marco Casali has turned his passion for the sea into a lifelong creative journey driven by dreams, innovation and the pursuit of happiness.

In this conversation, Marco Casali traces the path that led him from drawing boats as a child to becoming an internationally recognised yacht designer. He discusses his work across production and custom yachts, architecture and product design, explaining how every project begins by imagining life through the eyes of its future owner.

From the challenge of creating boats for completely different markets to the intimate relationship built with custom clients, Casali sees design as a way of turning dreams into a living experience. He also explores the relationship between exterior and interior design, the role of art in creative projects, and the importance of knowing when an innovative idea is ready for its time. Above all, he speaks about the enduring passion that continues to drive him: designing boats and dreaming of what comes next.


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