Tillberg Design of Sweden celebrates 50 years of successful design this year – being more vibrant and active than ever before, according to Fredrik Johansson, partner and art director.

Robert Tillberg made his breakthrough in 1964 with the interiors for Swedish America Line’s flagship, the Kungsholm, which led to a number of projects during the early years of the cruise industry. About half the current design team have worked directly under Robert Tillberg and have maintained his passion for design, reliable service and endless creativity, Johansson explained.

The reference list boasts approximately 150 different marine design projects – large and small. Tillberg Design of Sweden is thereby firmly established as one of the world’s leading names in it’s field of cruise ship, ferry and yacht design, but is also rapidly gaining ground in designing for the hotel, leisure and retail industry. The company has a solid and highly experienced management core, paired with a wealth of new and fresh design talents.

Among Tillberg’s project is TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 3 being completed at STX Finland and slated to enter service this summer.

Johansson said that on behalf of his colleagues and management team, he wanted extend “a heartfelt thank you to all clients, associates and friends for all the years that have passed, and for all the exciting ongoing prospects that makes the future of our business look brighter than ever.”