Design that Moves: Vessev’s VS–9 Wins Red Dot Award
Here at Vessev, we believe great design doesn’t just look good — it performs, endures, and inspires.
That’s why we’re proud to share that the VS–9, our flagship electric hydrofoiling vessel, has received the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025.
Recognised as one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world, the Red Dot Award celebrates products that push boundaries in form and function. Each year, an international jury of experts selects winners based on innovation, quality, and impact.
For us, this recognition is a powerful reflection of the intent and craft behind the VS–9.
From the outset, our vision was to create something beautifully utilitarian — where every surface and detail serves a purpose. Drawing on tools and principles from the premium automotive world, we focused on clarity, performance, and precision. The result is a vessel that feels effortless to the eye and fluid in motion.
The exterior design brings together clean lines, panoramic glazing, and seamless functionality. Inside, the cabin is intentionally pared back — open, flowing, and free of distraction. As the Red Dot jury noted, it’s this “functional simplicity and clean visual identity” that makes the VS–9 stand out.
But great design isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s what makes performance possible.
With a carbon fibre hull, retractable hydrofoil system, and electric propulsion, the VS–9 is built for high efficiency and low impact. It carries up to 10 passengers, reaches 30 knots, and offers up to 50 nautical miles of zero-emission range — all while dramatically reducing wake and operational costs.
The VS–9 is one of the first electric hydrofoiling vessels certified for commercial passenger use. It’s already in operation with Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator, marking a world’s first certified tourism experience.
The Red Dot Award highlights the design that makes all of this possible.
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