Elements of Design 

Client Liaison   
clear formulation of:                                                                                   
owner's expectations
owner's functional requirements
practical constraints
owner's budget
Machinery Plant Arrangement
engines, gears, shafting
steering gear
thrusters
waterjets
pumps
generators
batteries
auxiliary machinery
Space Arrangements 
cargo
tankage
machinery space layout
public spaces
crew spaces
overnight accomodations
viewing and entertaining
access arrangements and details
galley / stores / food prep
Thermodynamics
heat/energy balance
fuel utilization studies
thermal insulation
exhaust gas trajectory
heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC)
Hull Form
monohulls
multi-hulls
3-D lines fairing
Habitability
crew and passenger comfort
noise and vibration attenuation
pilothouse ergonomics
helmsman's range of view
access for mobility impaired persons
safety features
Hydrostatics
weights and moments
curves of form
intact stability analysis
damaged stability analysis
floodable length
tankage
Outfitting
deck machinery layout
hydraulic machinery installations
cargo handling gear installations
mooring, towing, anchor handling arrangements
lifesaving equipment arrangements
ramps, hatches, means of access
waste handling systems (blackwater, greywater, trash disposal)
joiner system materials and layout
Hydrodynamics
resistance
wake and thrust deduction estimation
speed vs power analysis
systematic series propeller calculations
propulsor selection and optimization
vessel motions in a seaway (prediction of roll, pitch, heave, slamming, etc.)
maneuvering analysis
rudder and appendage design
Piping Systems
cargo
fuel
engine cooling water
ballast
bilge
RSW
potable water
sanitary, greywater, blackwater
steam
hydraulic
lube oil
exhaust
fire protection
Structural Analysis
longitudinal hull girder bending and shear
plating: shell, decks, bulkheads, tanks, framing
appendages
masts, rigging
classification society scantling rule compliance
first principles analytical methods
Electrical
electrical load analysis
one-line diagrams
lighting
Structure Layout and Details
steel structure
aluminum structure
composite structure (GRP, etc.)
welding and fastenings
Economics
construction cost estimates
life-cycle cost estimates
measures of merit (rate of return on investment, required freight rate, etc.)
comparative trade-off studies for competing vessel designs
comparative trade-off studies for selected vessel features
Propulsion Machinery
propulsor selection and sizing
shafting selection and layout
prime mover comparison, selection, and sizing
reduction gear selection and sizing
foundation arrangement and details
Styling
exterior
joiner material