Espen Øino

Behind the mind

What is design if not anticipation? The ability to look ahead, to read the terrain, to imagine what lies beyond the next bend. Like tracing a trail in fresh snow, it is about defining needs before they arise and shaping solutions that seem inevitable. Design is not just about beauty. It is about functionality so precise that elegance comes naturally. It is about collaborating with those who share the same passion, where creativity moves from the mountains to the sea, from freedom of thought to permanence of form. In conversation with Charlie Birkett, Espen Øino shares how he approaches yacht design and reflects on some of the most notable yachts he has worked on through his career so far.