A different kind of yacht-design competition
Nautitech has detailed the result of its Shape the Species creative competition for the 41 Type S. Designer Paul Baudu's visual scheme was selected to dress hull number one of the new catamaran.
The shipyard says the chosen graphics are intended to become a signature decoration in its catalogue. This concerns exterior livery, not a new hull mould or a separate model launch.
At 12.60 metres overall, the 41 Type S sits within Luxury Yacht Guide's yacht range. The manufacturer has separately announced its award nomination and European sea-trial programme.
The winning graphic identity
Baudu developed a composition of stretched, cut-out bands suggesting motion across the twin hulls. The design uses an arrangement of black, gold and ochre tones.
The official announcement says the darker elements relate to the yacht's sail plan, while the curves evoke swell and wake. The aesthetic was adjusted with Nautitech's team for application to the real surfaces.
An official manufacturer photograph of the 41 Type S accompanies the article to identify the underlying model. It should not be mistaken for a documented close-up of the winning design on hull number one.
From artwork to production hull
After the competition decision, the graphic design underwent a technical refinement phase. The maker describes adjustments to curves and line breaks to fit the catamaran's geometry.
That distinction matters because artwork approved in two dimensions must also work on a three-dimensional vessel. The finished graphics must remain coherent from near the dock and farther out on the water.
Nautitech says a second standard hull decoration will complete the model's visual offering. The current release does not establish an unlimited custom-livery programme.
What owners may be able to specify
Baudu's winning scheme is described as a catalogue signature option following its use on the first hull. Owners should confirm what is available for a particular production slot with the yard.
The report covers the competition result published in July, now reviewed as a distinct design story. It does not present the announcement as a new September award or repeat LYG's earlier 41 Type S nomination article.
