5 4 Creating well-designed interior spaces on cruise ships and ferries that are beautiful and exciting for passengers, function as needed, and feature longlasting and sustainable materials is a difficult undertaking. Inter-departmental collaboration and teamwork are key to delivering these spaces, but individuals across the marine design industry think there is potential for more expansive idea-sharing between businesses to improve design processes, highlight best practices and ultimately deliver outstanding guest experiences. In the following pages, we share insights from interior design experts My Nguyen of Holland America Group and Aida Lora of Royal Caribbean Group about the value of mentorship in training the next generation of designers. We also ask about the importance of collaborating across organisations and seeking feedback from passengers to develop the best possible spaces, while ensuring that sustainability is at the centre of every design concept. CFI FEATURE: COLL ABORATION Catalyst for creativity Sharing ideas can be essential for success. However, this approach to innovation is often ignored in business for fear of giving information to competitors. Elly Yates-Roberts asks My Nguyen of Holland America Group and Aida Lora of Royal Caribbean Group why this attitude is outdated and the new value of inter-organisation collaboration
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