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Anavi and Pininfarina Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Anavi Carbon Jet Ski in Yacht and Marine Vessels Design

The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Anavi and Pininfarina of Pininfarina for yacht and marine vessels design

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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Anavi Carbon Jet Ski by Anavi and Pininfarina of Pininfarina, designed for Anavi, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Silver A' Design Award

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

About Anavi Carbon Jet Ski

As the world's first electric intelligent personal watercraft (PWC) equipped with environmental perception, the Anavi Jet Ski integrates electric propulsion, connectivity, intelligent interaction, and innovative design. It represents a new generation of watercraft, delivering a simpler, safer, smarter, and more environmentally responsible experience for water enthusiasts.

About Anavi and Pininfarina

An icon of Italian style, Pininfarina is recognized globally for its extraordinary ability to create timeless beauty through its values of elegance, purity and innovation. Founded in 1930, Pininfarina has transformed from a craftsman’s company into an international service group – the pinnacle of automotive style and a consolidated leader in industrial and experiential design, architecture, nautical design and other mobility sectors beyond the automotive. Employing 500 people, with offices in Italy, Germany, China, and the United States, the group has been listed on the stock exchange since 1986.

About Pininfarina

An icon of Italian style, Pininfarina is recognized globally for its extraordinary ability to create timeless beauty through its values of elegance, purity and innovation. Founded in 1930, Pininfarina has transformed from a craftsman’s company into an i

Award Record

This recognition makes Anavi and Pininfarina of Pininfarina a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2025 - 2026 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Award

The A' Yacht Design Award is an international yacht design competition recognizing good yacht designs by leading yacht designers and manufacturers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to yacht designers, naval engineers, marine vessel producers and yacht manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, superyachts and explorer yachts. The awarded yacht designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/yacht

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Anavi Carbon Jet Ski
Function
Jet Ski
Category
Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Automotive and Luxury
Images
5
Client
Anavi

The Recognition

Laureate
Anavi and Pininfarina
Country
China
Brand
Pininfarina
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2025 - 2026
Design ID
#183190

Credits

Team
PENG Cheng; and LI An, WEN Wei Feng, DENG Yao Cheng, LING Hang Bin
Image Credits
ANAVI

Design Details

Unique Properties
As the worlds first electric intelligent personal watercraft (PWC) with environmental perception, the ANAVI Jet Ski committed to integrating electric propulsion, connectivity, intelligent interaction and innovative design to deliver a new generation of electric intelligent personal watercraft, offering water enthusiasts a simpler, safer, smarter and more eco-friendly experience.
Inspiration
Its sleek, integrated hull ensures speed while delivering an electric, intelligent, futuristic and premium look. The iconic hollow riding structure sets it apart from traditional models. The innovative closed rear deck enables efficient drainage and a distinctive appearance. The futuristic bow module integrates naturally with the handle. The optimally placed screen resists water and glare. Smart light strips support warnings, communication and interactive experiences.
Realization and Technology
As the worlds first electric intelligent personal watercraft PWC with environmental perception we have built a technology system focused on electrification and intelligence to create a smart marine terminal The craft features an environmental perception system automotive grade intelligent collision avoidance and auto docking forming a full safety shield and greatly reducing human error The zero emission electric powertrain eliminates water air and noise pollution protecting marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operation and Interaction
Through pure electric and intelligent innovations we solve pain points of traditional fuel powered PWCs tedious maintenance safety risks poor interaction and environmental issues completely redefining the water riding experience.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in August 2025 in Shanghai and finished in October 2026 in Shenzhen. The mass production will go to market in January 2027.
Specifications
Heights: 1173 mm, Width: 3585 mm, Depth: 1367 mm
Keywords
Jet ski, Electric personal watercraft, Electric water scooter, Electric jet ski

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