Terence Disdale

Terence Disdale, a British designer born in 1944, is renowned for his contributions to yacht and interior design. His illustrious career began after he graduated from the Kingston School of Art in 1969. Disdale quickly garnered attention in the 1970s with his innovative concepts that seamlessly blended traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

In 1973, he founded his own company, Terence Disdale Design, which rapidly ascended to prominence. The company's breakthrough came with the commission to design the interior of the infamous yacht, "Nabila," owned by Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi, in the late 1970s. This project showcased Disdale’s ability to integrate luxurious materials and opulent designs, cementing his reputation in the superyacht industry.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Disdale’s work continued to attract high-profile clients. Among his most notable designs is the interior of "Rising Sun," a yacht owned by Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation. Completed in the early 2000s, this yacht exemplified Disdale’s unique design philosophy integrating comfort with cutting-edge technology.

Another significant project was the design of the "Eclipse," launched in 2010 for Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. This 162.5-meter superyacht was the largest private yacht in the world at the time and featured innovative solutions such as an anti-paparazzi laser system and missile detection infrastructure.