Australian Good Design Awards 2024: Celebrating the Transformative Impact of Design.
Sydney, Friday 20 September 2024 – The 2024 Australian Good Design Awards were unveiled, showcasing the pinnacle of design excellence in a grand ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, attended by over 1000 distinguished guests from design, architecture, engineering and business sectors.
This year’s theme, “The Design Effect” underscored the crucial role design plays in shaping better products, services, spaces, and experiences while driving the transition to a more sustainable, less carbon-intensive future.
The Australian Good Design Awards highlighted how design not only enhances functionality and aesthetics but also contributes significantly to business success and societal advancement.
Along with receiving prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolades in Social Impact and Gold Winner in the Engineering Design categories for exceptional design and innovation, VolDrive flagship product of Onvol was also this year’s recipient of the Australian Good Design Award for Sustainability, celebrated as the product that best demonstrated excellence in sustainable design.
The Jury praised VolDrive commenting:
VolDrive brings hassle-free operation to internet-of-things (IoT) sensors for industrial applications. This innovative device converts motion into electricity, endlessly powering sensors that provide protection and condition monitoring of assets like wind turbines. VolDrive replaces the need for batteries in IoT sensors making them reliable and sustainable. The Jury praises the VolDrive for its innovative approach to powering IoT sensors. By converting motion into electricity, it eliminates the need for batteries, enhancing the sustainability and reliability of sensor systems. This design represents a significant advancement in energy management for industrial applications, with potential benefits for various sectors.
Clinton Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer of Onvol said “We are thrilled to receive this esteemed award, it reinforces our dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship. As we celebrate these achievements, we are eager to connect with new investors, customers and talented professionals who share our vision for a sustainable future.”
This year’s entries were rigorously evaluated by more than 80 distinguished Jurors from around the globe, including designers, engineers, architects, and industry leaders. The 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 Design Disciplines, covering more than 32 Categories.
Rachel Wye, Managing Director of Good Design Australia, remarked, “This year’s Awards reflect the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. The projects honored in these Awards exemplify how thoughtful design can drive meaningful change, not only enhancing user experiences and the way people interact with the world, but also contributing to a more sustainable and more prosperous future. The Australian Good Design Awards are proud to recognize the truly inspirational work that is being done across different design disciplines, sectors and industries in Australia and overseas.”
The Awards recognize a diverse range of projects from Australia and abroad, encompassing architectural design, engineering, digital and communication design, and emerging fields such as design strategy, social impact and policy design – a new standalone category introduced in 2024.
The evaluation process focused on three core criteria: Good Design, Design Innovation, and Design Impact, ensuring that each winner demonstrated outstanding design quality and effectiveness. The Awards showcase the best in design, reaffirming the critical role design plays in shaping a better, more sustainable future for businesses and society alike.
“The Australian Good Design Awards celebrate the transformative power of design in solving complex business, environmental and societal challenges. This year’s winners showcase how design can help drive innovation, generate growth and embed sustainability principles,” Ms. Wye added.
With its roots dating back to 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards, is the country’s most prestigious international accolade for design and innovation. As the Awards mark another year of excellence, they continue to reflect the rich heritage and future potential of Australian and international design.
Ms Wye concluded, “We are honored to celebrate this year’s Winners, whose work not only represents design excellence, but also inspires future designers, architects and innovators. These projects stand as a testament to the power of good design and its ability to make a significant, positive impact in our world.”
