Tofi is an award-winning yacht design concept by Hyun-Seok Kim. Tofi won the Millennium Yacht Design award this year, with a living room, two bedrooms and even a shower. Tofi also comes complete with a terrace, which can be utilized for dances, a meeting place for socializing and even a floating private beach. Other amenities Hyun-Seok Kim included are a diving board, rooftop benches, and a barbecue grill.
The initial concept is to provide a comfortable experience at sea; however, the real main feature is Hyun-Seok Kim's interesting aesthetic concept for Tofi. The yacht features a transparent wall for your viewing pleasure, complete with a round, modular design that is very futuristic. Hyun-Seok Kim has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in engineering, as well as an extensive resume in transportation design that surely helped him conceptualize this space-aged beauty.
Intergalactic-Inspired Yachts
The Tofi Concept by Hyun-Seok Kim is a Blast from Outer Space
Trend Themes
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3. Multipurpose Yacht Decks - The trend for including multipurpose decks in yacht designs is creating opportunities for designers to maximize the functionality of limited space on board yachts.
Industry Implications
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