High-Speed Ferry 'AIVINT,' Designed by GK Design Souken Hiroshima, Enters Service
GK Design Souken Hiroshima announced that the new high-speed ferry 'AIVINT,' for which it provided concept, design, and branding, began service on the Hiroshima-Kure-Matsuyama route on May 24.
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GK Design Souken Hiroshima announced the launch of 'AIVINT,' a new high-speed ferry for Setonaikai Kisen, on the Hiroshima-Kure-Matsuyama route on May 24. GK Design Souken Hiroshima was responsible for the ship's concept, exterior and interior design, and branding.
## New High-Speed Ferry 'AIVINT'
This next-generation ferry features excellent propulsion and hull design, incorporating the 'Voith Linear Jet' from German manufacturer Voith, achieving both high-speed performance and fuel efficiency.
Under the theme of 'a new breeze' for the next era of Setonaikai Kisen, GK Design Souken Hiroshima handled the exterior, interior, and logo design.
The exterior design inherits elements from the company's previously designed cruise ferry 'SEAPASEO,' utilizing a combination of horizontal lines and diagonal forms to express the dynamism of catching the wind and moving forward.
The interior design features a bold yet simple color scheme, with a horizontal split between white and blue at waist height. This creates a relaxing atmosphere where passengers feel as if they are embraced by the sea, enhancing the calm and elegant travel experience of the Seto Inland Sea.
The ship's name, 'AIVINT'—combining A (Aki), I (Iyo), and VINT (German for 'wind')—was chosen through a public open call to foster attachment.
The logo design incorporates the ship's design theme of 'a new breeze' and 'horizontal and diagonal lines' and is applied across the hull.
GK Design Souken Hiroshima is a comprehensive design office operating across product, communication, urban environment, and architecture sectors, based on the philosophy of 'Business, Movement, and Research.'
## New High-Speed Ferry 'AIVINT'
This next-generation ferry features excellent propulsion and hull design, incorporating the 'Voith Linear Jet' from German manufacturer Voith, achieving both high-speed performance and fuel efficiency.
Under the theme of 'a new breeze' for the next era of Setonaikai Kisen, GK Design Souken Hiroshima handled the exterior, interior, and logo design.
The exterior design inherits elements from the company's previously designed cruise ferry 'SEAPASEO,' utilizing a combination of horizontal lines and diagonal forms to express the dynamism of catching the wind and moving forward.
The interior design features a bold yet simple color scheme, with a horizontal split between white and blue at waist height. This creates a relaxing atmosphere where passengers feel as if they are embraced by the sea, enhancing the calm and elegant travel experience of the Seto Inland Sea.
The ship's name, 'AIVINT'—combining A (Aki), I (Iyo), and VINT (German for 'wind')—was chosen through a public open call to foster attachment.
The logo design incorporates the ship's design theme of 'a new breeze' and 'horizontal and diagonal lines' and is applied across the hull.
GK Design Souken Hiroshima is a comprehensive design office operating across product, communication, urban environment, and architecture sectors, based on the philosophy of 'Business, Movement, and Research.'
FAQ
新造高速船「AIVINT」の航路は？
広島-呉-松山航路です。
「AIVINT」の名前の由来は？
安芸(Aki)＋伊予(Iyo)＋VINT(ドイツ語で風)を組み合わせた名称です。
「AIVINT」のデザインコンセプトは？
「新しい風」をテーマに、外観は水平ラインと斜めの造形で躍動感を、内装は海に包まれるようなリラックスした雰囲気を演出しています。
GKデザイン総研広島の役割は？
新造船のコンセプト立案、船体デザイン、ブランディングを担当しました。
「AIVINT」の環境性能は？
ドイツ・フォイト社の「フォイト・リニアジェット」を搭載し、高速航行と低燃費を両立させた次世代の高速船です。