Often used in the preliminary stages of the creative process, Speedforms are a simple yet elegant alternative to high-detail realistic models. Containing little to no detail, they are highly conceptual and represent the purest form of a yacht’s design; as such they can be valuable designers’ tools. They also fulfill a role as sculptural display pieces, accompanying the larger models at shows and conventions.
James Claydon and Mike Reeves go into further detail on the use of models in their design process in the following article.