ABOUT
Independent multi-disciplinary designer with 15+ years of experience. Worked on countless superyacht projects and in other industries.
NATIONALITY / LOCATION
Swedish. Based in Helsingborg, Sweden.
WORK
2008 - Joined the superyacht industry in Monte Carlo
Dennis Ingemansson is a selfmade and independent superyacht designer. After experienced Hollywood movie industries and graduating in Milan as a car designer, Dennis became headhunted to join the superyacht industry in Monte Carlo 2008. Through this opportunity Dennis has built an independent name in the superyacht industry, and therefore became introduced to some of the wealthiest families on earth. Today, Dennis takes part of different project development teams with top class shipyard experience, captains with world cruising experiences, on-time trust and energetic passion for the nautical world. Over the years, Dennis Ingemansson has independently been shortlisted for new build contracts as exterior designer, all from 50m expedition yachts upto 130m glamour yachts, with budgets all from 20 million Euros upto astonishing 350 million Euros, at the most prestigious shipyards in the superyacht industry. Several times it has been in competition with the world’s highest ranked Top 3 yacht designers. In the light of years of the intrigiuing professional developments, Dennis has gained an exciting wealth of experience to deal with the multi-cultural social codes of ultra-wealthy yacht owners from all over the world.
Over the course of his career, Dennis Ingemansson has established strong partnerships and collaborations with some of the most renowned shipyards in the superyacht industry. These esteemed shipyards include Amels, Blohm Voss, Fincantieri, Icon Yachts, Pendennis, Oceanco, and Lurssen. By working closely with these leading names, Dennis has gained a wealth of knowledge in the technical aspects of superyacht design and construction. Moreover, his dedicated efforts have enabled him to develop strong relationships with superyacht owners, further enhancing his understanding of their requirements and preferences when it comes to designing their dream vessels. This experience and network of trusted connections have solidified Dennis Ingemansson's position as a trustful designer in the superyacht industry.
Dennis is well acquainted with maintaining a low-key attitude in his work, and the majority of his tasks require the utmost confidentiality, ensuring that they never find their way into the public eye. Throughout his career, Dennis has honed his ability to work discreetly, leading to successful collaborations with esteemed clientele seeking utmost privacy and exclusivity.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2017 - Spanish language, Speakeasy, Barcelona, Spain - Covering all aspects of the Spanish language - learning from scratch: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Introduction to Spanish culture, Spanish architecture and historical heritage. A great knowledge platform due to Dennis' frequent travels through the years to visit superyachts and refit shipyards at the seaside of Mallorca and Ibiza.
2009 - 3D Artist, Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts, Denmark - Having full control in the design process is Dennis Ingemansson's top priority, which is why he insists on working independently in 3D. His preference for autonomy enables him to exercise his creative vision and ensure an unparalleled level of detail precision throughout the design process. The foundation of his learning stretches back to 2009 when Dennis joined a specialized educational journey in Denmark, when he developed his skills in various 3D software applications. During this time, he explored special effects, CGI (Computer-generated imagery) productions, and the art of animation. This early investment in his skills set the stage for his success in the years to come. The educational program was conducted by expert professionals from the computer games industry, the automobile industry, and renowned advertising firms located in the Copenhagen area.
2007 - Master Degree in Car Design & Mobility, Domus Academy, Milan, Italy - After Dennis won the 1st prize in the exciting contest "DA Grand Prix Competition - Design the most beautiful car in the world," he was granted the prestigious honor of a full scholarship to pursue a master's degree in the captivating city of Milan. Through the education Dennis was teached by highly influential professionals, such as chief designers from legendary companies like Ferrari, Pininfarina, Alfa Romeo, Renault, Fiat Centro Stile, Aprilia, Christian Grande Designworks and Zuccon International. Also teachers from iconic fashion brands as Versace, Giorgio Armani and Lapo Elkann of Italia Independent. During the educational program, a significant emphasis was placed on the valuable skill of sketching using traditional tools such as pen, markers and paper. Additionally, the program provided great opportunities to collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a culturally enriching and globally-minded environment. Through Dennis dedication he successfully completed his studies and graduated with a Distinction grade.
2006 - Bachelor Degree in Industrial Design, Kalmar University, Sweden - In pursuit of Dennis ambition to become an architect and designer, Dennis dedicated three full years to immerse himself in a multi-faceted design programme that encompassed a diverse range of disciplines. The education gave an deep understanding of human adaption of design through links between psychological, emotional and sensory aspects. Dennis experienced designing branded environments such as restaurants, exhibitions, residences, workplaces in relation to specific product designs. All projects had to be visualized and build physical scale models by the students themselves in mechanical workshops. During the final semester of his education, Dennis had the honor of being chosen to join Playsam and supervise the design development of a charming and nostalgic doll pram. This sought-after project was commissioned by Playsam for the esteemed Princess Estelle of Sweden, benefiting the prestigious Queen Silvia of Sweden Childhood foundation. Upon successfully completing his degree and graduating, Dennis received recognition for his work, being awarded the accolade of producing the best final degree project of the year.
2005 - Graphic Design & Illustration, Santa Monica College, Los Angeles, USA - Dennis enrolled the Entertainment Faculty at Santa Monica College, immersing himself in the world of graphic design, illustrations, carton animations, and various rendering techniques. His goal was to create an entertainment design portfolio, paving the way for a entrance into the Hollywood movie industry. Throughout his studies, Dennis had the privilege of being taught by experts from iconic companies like Walt Disney and Warner Brothers, as well as professionals from renowned design firms based in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.
2003 - Place Marketing, Lunds University, Campus Helsingborg Sweden - In early years Dennis joined the academic world with studies in theory of marketing for marinas, theme parks, destination tourism and the essence of brand identity. The courses focused on globalization versus brand identity development through core business values and reputation performance. Furthermore, the course deep analyzed unique target group mentality - characteristics of different target groups and the differences and relationships between them.
AWARDS
2007 - 1st prize - Sparbanken Syd - For unique educational qualifications.
2006 - 1st prize - DA Grand Prix Italy -”Design the most beautiful car in the world” - Awarded with full scholarship for a Master in Automotive design at Domus Academy in Milan.
2006 - 1st prize - Sparbanken Krona - Kalmar University - Best final degree work for corporate identity work for Playsam & Queen Silvia of Sweden Childhood foundation.
SKILLS
- Creative solutions on technical problems.
- Award-winning corporate identity developments.
- 15 years experience of superyacht industry, 12 years+ shipyard relations.
- Strong skills in hand sketching, 3D and CAD softwares.
- Experience of client relations with multicultural context, such as Russians, Arabic and Persians.
- Project management with on-time trust.
- Genuine interests in historical 7 star hotels, baroque castles and historical fashion houses.
- Professional experience working with supersport car industry and Hollywood movie industries.
PRESS
Since 2008 Dennis has been featured countless times in magazines as Forbes, American Vanity Fair, Vogue, Haute Living Miami, Rich Style Russia, CNN, Boat International - just to mention a few.
DESIGN STYLE
Whether you dream of a feminine, masculine, military or historically shaped yacht, Dennis Ingemansson can create the unforgettable yacht designs for your needs. With the timeless elegance of Dennis' sensitive feel for design, Dennis offers you ultimate luxury, stunning creativity and an excellent quality feel in every detail all over the project.
ON-TIME TRUST
Nothing is more important in the world of yacht design than maintaining trust and meeting deadlines punctually. At Dennis Ingemansson Yachts, we prioritize building strong relationships with reliable business partners that have the capabilities of following time schedules.
DISCRECTION
Dennis Ingemansson normally works under NDA (Non-Disclosure-Agreements), therefore most of the work never reaches the public. Thanks to trustful relations with the highest influenced shipyards in the superyacht industry, Dennis has a huge library of NDA-restricted technical platforms to create stunning yacht designs on. Warm welcome to appoint a low-key meeting to review the confidential portfolio and we will discuss how to proceed further in the best way for you.
