Meet the Verge Team

Meet Our Founder

With over a decade of experience in luxury marine design, Anita Rivera Turcotte founded Verge Yacht Design to unite her passion for refined interiors with a forward thinking commitment to sustainability, innovation, and performance at sea. Her approach extends beyond aesthetics, focusing on creating spaces that seamlessly combine beauty, comfort, and functionality while enhancing the overall yachting experience. Drawing on a strong understanding of both design and marine engineering requirements, Anita carefully balances creative vision with technical precision to ensure each project meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and usability. Through close collaboration with clients, shipyards, and project teams, she transforms yacht interiors into timeless, highly personalized environments that reflect each owner’s lifestyle while delivering elegance, efficiency, and enduring value on the water.

NICK EREMIC

Naval Architect | Technical Director

ILLIA RHODES

Designer

JON DEDIC

Project Engineer

KAT FOWLER

Program Manager

KALIN ASENOV

Senior Product Designer

ALAN GASTONGUAY

Design and Drafting Manager

Our Vision

Great yacht design must be both intentional and executable. Each project is approached with clarity, accountability, and respect for how vessels are built, used, and maintained over time.

Design is a collaborative process shaped by owners, captains, shipyards, and engineers, and the role of the studio is to align these voices into a cohesive direction—guiding decisions with confidence while protecting the integrity of the design from concept through installation.

True luxury is defined by how well a space performs, how it endures, and how it feels to live within it.

Design Philosophy

At Verge, we specialize in thoughtful, innovative design for the yachting world—delivering interiors, furnishings, and technical solutions that perform as beautifully as they look.

Guided by our approach to design with purpose, build with clarity, and create with vision, our multidisciplinary team works closely with owners, representatives, and crew to ensure every element functions seamlessly, feels intuitive, and reflects a shared vision. From concept through installation, we bring clarity, creativity, and collaboration to every stage of the process.