Honoree Details

J. David Weiss is an award-winning designer, visionary storyteller, and the founder of Designova Creative—an international innovation consultancy shaping the future of design across industries. Known as a disruptor in the superyacht world, Weiss has led design for over 50 custom vessels, including internationally recognized projects featured in Robb Report and Architectural Digest. His expertise spans marine innovation, luxury products, transportation, film production, and brand identity. With nearly two decades of experience across 28 countries, he fuses elegance with engineering to craft iconic, human-centered experiences. A frequent speaker and design futurist, Weiss champions purpose-driven creation, always designing with beauty, utility, and legacy in mind.