Why the world’s top designers are taking to the high seas (opens original article in a new tab)

Top designers are entering the maritime industry as luxury travel brands expand into cruising, with Orient Express leading the way by involving architects like Maxime d'Angeac in ship design.

• Maxime d'Angeac, a Paris-based architect, is designing a ship for Orient Express, emphasizing the dynamic nature of maritime design.
• Luxury travel brands like Orient Express are expanding into cruising, with previous ventures in hotels such as Orient Express La Minerva in Rome.
• Top designers are increasingly involved in ship design as cruise lines utilize their talents for new projects.