Princess Cruise Line

Overview

Led interior design and building-technology efforts for Princess Cruises’ Sphere-class prototype ship, launched 2023. The scope covered 5 retail stores (8,000 sqft), 1 international cafe (25,000 sqft), 3 fine dining restaurants (3,000 sqft each), and 2 outdoor dining spaces (5,300 sqft each).

Role: Led interior design and building technology efforts · Timeline: 2020–2021

Design Process

Unified visioning with designers, engineers, and managers; cross-disciplinary ideation integrating creativity with maritime engineering; iterative prototyping with continuous stakeholder feedback; regular design reviews; and user-centric refinement through surveys and testing.

Design Challenges

• Seamless Integration — harmonizing shopping, galleries, and dining within confined vessel space
• Navigational Flow — intuitive layouts optimizing limited space
• Personalized Engagement — technology for individualized traveler experiences
• Seafaring Challenges — maritime logistics and safety constraints

Outcomes

Adaptive design responsive to evolving client needs, positive cruise reception with enhanced guest experience, and a blueprint for future maritime hospitality spaces.