Charrier takes wrap design crown
Patrick Charrier of Bazoom Studio in France has taken the coveted crown in the World Wrap Master Design Competition that is organised and run by FESPA.
Thursday, 11 May 2017 12:04 GMT
The gradated honeycomb patterns evoke the composite materials used to construct the boat
Charrier will see his winning design applied to a speedboat used by Haugaard Racing Team in the 2017 World Formula 4 UIM Powerboat Championship.
“I was overwhelmed when I heard I'd won the design competition,” says Charrier, who adds: “The inspiration for my design came from the Danish Drakkar or viking longboat. The general idea was to give an impression of movement to the boat, even when it's at a standstill.”
Charrier's design will be printed and installed during the World Wrap Masters Final, taking place at FESPA 2017 in Hamburg.
I was overwhelmed when I heard I'd won the design competition”
Charrier continues: “Blue and white are the top colours for a boat—lots of white for the pontoons to contrast with the surface of the water. The gradated honeycomb patterns evoke the composite materials used to construct the boat.
"The stars are included to reference the pilot, the tightrope walker in his cockpit, as well as a nod to shooting stars and speed on water."
The winning design was chosen by the driver of the speedboat Sebastian Haugaard Trads, and the World Wrap Masters Series head judge, Ole Solskin Ravn. Haugaard Trads comments on the winning design: “Bazoom Studio's design is unique and personal, incorporating beautiful flow lines and colours.
"We have not yet seen similar designs in the racing community and are confident this design will differentiate us in the field.”
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