Ezra Smith Design

Ezra Smith founded Ezra Smith Design in late 2009 after seven years with Fontaine Design
Group in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Early on at FDG he had the opportunity to work
closely with Ted Hood, under whose guidance he gained an understanding of the
ergonomic practicalities of yacht interiors. His first major project for the firm was
designing and detailing the interior guest spaces for “Paraiso”, a 108’ sloop that went on
to win the 2004 International Superyacht Society Design Award for Best Sailing Yacht 23-
36 meters. After this Ezra served as lead designer on several custom projects, including a
57′ sloop built by Morris yachts, 106′ sloop constructed in Taiwan and a 148′ sloop. His last
project with FDG was detailing the interior of the incredible Friendship 75 “Isabel”.