The design of the Autark-Zero is based on that of an expedition vessel; basic and with functionality in mind. The large, open cockpit does not have any fixed interior items: the owner decides on the best lay-out. The cockpit interior is modular; separate items and elements can be deployed to best suit the owners needs or occasion.

Thanks to the very shallow draft and retractable engines the Autark-Zero can access waterways that are off limits to traditional boats, such as lagoons and shallow bays, even drying out on a sandbank is possible. The length and beam of the boat are such that also European marinas and narrow canals in France and England can be navigated.

The prototype has a woodcore sandwich construction. This enables a fast built, without the necessity of investing in moulds. This results in a cost-efficient prototype to be used as a testbed for the various aspects of design and technical systems. For the serial production stage composite construction would be a logical choice, which will have the added benefit of considerable weight reduction in the final production version. The sustainable, circular vision is adhered to in the production process, utilising bio-composite and natural materials such as sustainable timber and bio-fibers.