Crossing Oceans, Designing Dreams

English

What happens when you leave everything familiar behind to follow a dream?

At twenty-three, Juliana Miguel left Brazil with one suitcase, a return ticket, and a dream of becoming a yacht designer.

What was supposed to be a ten-month adventure turned into a journey across countries, cultures, and unexpected challenges.

From Italy to China, Germany, and beyond, Juliana shares the experiences that shaped her career and the person she became along the way. There were opportunities she never imagined, plans that fell apart, difficult goodbyes, unexpected friendships, and more than a few moments when starting over seemed like the only option.

This isn't just a story about designing yachts. It's about finding your place in the world, learning to trust yourself, and discovering that sometimes the most important journeys are the ones you never planned.

Told with warmth, humor, and honesty, Crossing Oceans, Designing Dreams is a personal story for anyone who has ever wondered what might happen if they were brave enough to begin.

About the author

Juliana Miguel is a Brazilian yacht designer and founder of JM Design, based in Italy. Her international career has taken her across several countries, working with shipyards, design studios, and clients from around the world.

Format: Digital book (PDF)

Language: English

Author: Juliana Miguel