The Australian International Design Awards, a prestigious and diverse Australian design awards programme, is calling for entries in the 2009 Awards.
Entry is open to all professionally designed products available for sale in Australia and products professionally designed by Australians for overseas markets.
Established in 1958, the Australian International Design Awards, a division of Standards Australia , are this year celebrating 50 years of rewarding design and innovation in Australia and have opened their doors to internationally designed products available in Australia.
“Our international format, now in its second year, is testament to Australia’s maturity in design and the ability of Australian designers to compete on a global scale.
“The 2008 Awards program attracted some of the biggest names in design including Audi, Bose, Philips, Miele, Rado, Volkswagen and Tupperware to name a few, and launched Australian talent well and truly into the international limelight,” said Stephanie Watson, Programme Director, Australian International Design Awards.
“Investing in design is becoming an increasingly important business decision for manufacturers looking to stay ahead of the competition. “
By participating in the 2009 Australian International Design Awards, manufacturers and designers have the opportunity to gain international exposure as well as a local marketing edge.
“Award recipients earn the right to use the Australian International Design Award trademark symbol which offers a clear indication of exceptional design standards.
“Consumers can be confident that products carrying this design symbol have been judged against the highest design and manufacturing standards,” Stephanie Watson said.
The 2009 Australian International Design Awards is now accepting entries across nine categories:
- Consumer
- Business and Technology
- Medical and Scientific
- Automotive and Transport
- Sport and Leisure
- Housing and Building
- Heavy Machinery
- Architectural
- Interior Products
Applications are assessed on a range of criteria including innovation, visual and emotional appeal, functionality, quality and manufacture, human factors and environment sustainability.
Accolades up for grabs:
- Australian International Design Award of the Year
- Australian International Design Award - multiple
- Australian International Design Mark – multiple
Associated Accolades:
- Powerhouse Museum Design Award and Selection
- Award for Excellence in Sustainable Design
- Wheels Automotive Design Awards: Best Interior, Best Exterior, Best Overall
- Australian Design Award – Dyson Student Award
- Australian Design Selection for International Promotion
2009 Timetable:
- Applications open - Thursday 11 September 2008
- Applications close - Friday 28 November 2008
- First round shortlisting commences - Monday 8 December 2008
- First round shortlisting concludes - Monday 19 January 2009
- Notification of first round shortlist - Friday 23 January 2009
- Submission material due - Friday 20 February 2009
- Final round assessments - Monday 2 – Friday 13 March 2009
- Notification of finalists - Friday 20 March 2009
- 2008 Presentation Night - Friday 29 May 2009, Melbourne