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Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners
Taxea, Designnobis | International Design Awards Winners

Taxea

CompanyDesignnobis
Lead DesignersHakan Gursu
Prize(s)Silver in Transportation / Nautical/Boats
Entry Description

Taxea is a modern sea transportation unit that was developed for İstanbul Bosphorus. As a double deck catamaran, she can carry up to 65 passengers within its luxury and spacious environment. Combining high performance materials including aluminium and composites, Taxea offers efficiency in travel with a touch of elegance. The seats are arranged in double reverse layout that allows maximized comfort. The upper deck is reached through stairs that ensures safety. The design accommodates glass panels for windows and skylight that provide bright interiors.

Bio

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Gürsu is an internationally acclaimed designer, illustrator, and thinker whose work bridges creativity, sustainability, and innovation. Recognized among the world’s leading figures in industrial design, he has received more than 240 prestigious international design awards across 18 years, making him one of the most awarded designers globally. As the founder of Designnobis, a multidisciplinary design and innovation consultancy based in Turkey, he has led pioneering projects ranging from furniture, consumer electronics, and packaging to energy systems and transportation.