# Shooting Star Yachts Igor Lobanov's Luxury Boat Design is Romantic and Futuristic By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-yacht References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370312/A-Gorgeous-US-500-000-Yacht-That-Looks-Like-A-Star-Rising-From-The-Sea/) & [lobanovdesign](http://lobanovdesign.com/) The STAR yacht is aptly named. Designed to resemble that of a shooting star, or at least a star that appears to be rising from the sea, the pinnacle of the [luxury boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) shines brightly like a fantastical beacon at night. The illusion is furthered thanks to the [STAR yacht's atypical silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-yacht-concept), which sweeps upwards in a soft triangle. Designed by Igor Lobanov in collaboration with BMT Group and Alex Malybaev, the STAR yacht is set to measure 132-meters in length and over 60-meters in height. A [private vessel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-contigo), it will boast a helipad as well as underwater viewing deck. With these impressive features and more, it is no wonder the cost is estimated to be around half a billion dollars to build the STAR yacht. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Boat Design:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative and unique luxury boat designs. - **Futuristic Yachts:** Chance to develop futuristic yacht designs that push the boundaries of traditional maritime aesthetics. - **Underwater Viewing Deck:** Potential for creating new experiences and attractions in the luxury travel industry by incorporating underwater viewing decks in boats and yachts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Maritime Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and building luxury and futuristic yachts. - **Luxury Travel Industry:** Chance to provide exclusive and unique travel experiences to wealthy individuals by incorporating innovative features in luxury boats and yachts. - **Design Industry:** Opportunity for designers and architects to showcase their creativity in designing luxury boats and yachts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Ultra-Opulent Razor-Like Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-71-superyacht.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-inspired-yacht.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Panoramic Rooftop Jacuzzi Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-alpha-one-yacht.md) - [Luxury 72-Meter Super-Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Admiral-Yacht.md) - [Solar Panel Luxe Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-superyacht.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md)