2025 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS WEEK

Published on: 13 October 2025

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN DESIGN – 2025 AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARDS SET TO DAZZLE

Australia’s most prestigious celebration of design excellence is back, bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. The 2025 Australian Good Design Awards will take place over five spectacular days during the Good Design Awards Week, from 13 to 17 October, culminating in the glittering Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony, Australian design’s night-of-nights.

*Guests at the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony. Photo: Good Design Australia.*

Since 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards have been a beacon for creativity and innovation, recognising groundbreaking projects that shape our lives and our future. This year, the Awards continue that proud legacy, celebrating excellence across an extraordinary diversity of design disciplines: from Product and Industrial Design, Digital Design, Service Design and Strategy, and Engineering Design, to Social Impact and Fashion Design. The Awards also champion the next generation of talent through the Next-Gen Award, spotlighting young designers and entrepreneurs who are redefining what good design means for the future.

Newer categories such as Concept Design and Policy Design acknowledge the increasingly vital role that design plays in shaping better systems, smarter governance, and more human-centred policy for the world we want to live in.

The Rigour Behind the Recognition

Behind every accolade lies one of the most respected and comprehensive judging processes in the world. This year, more than 80 expert jury members, leaders in design, architecture, engineering, digital innovation, sustainability, and more evaluated close to 1,000 submissions from Australia and around the globe. The projects were as diverse as they were inspiring, from sustainable architectural buildings and ingenious baby products to cutting-edge medical and scientific equipment.

Standout entries include a world-first biological quantum computer, a host of electric vehicles and industrial battery installations, a revolutionary 3D camera, and an innovative digital check-in system for travellers to Australia. The breadth and depth of design innovation in 2025 marks a record year for the Awards, showcasing design’s power to drive progress across every sector of our economy and society.

*2025 Australian Good Design Awards Final Round Jury, Sydney. Photo: Good Design Australia.*

The Big Night: Where Design Takes Centre Stage

The week of celebrations will reach its crescendo at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony, where more than 1,000 guests from Australia’s design and architecture community come together to honour the year’s most exceptional achievements in design and innovation.

This prestigious evening will see presentations of the Good Design Award Best in Class Winners, the Good Design Award for Sustainability, and the coveted Australian Good Design Award of the Year, the nation’s highest accolade for design excellence.

*Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Photo: Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General.*

Design Leaders Unite to Shape a Sustainable Future

The Australian Good Design Awards will welcome an inspiring lineup of distinguished guests this year, headlined by Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, who will officially assume the role of Patron of Good Design Australia during the ceremony.

Joining the celebration is Minnie Moll, CEO of the UK Design Council, visiting Australia as part of a landmark collaboration between the UK Design Council, Good Design Australia, and the Australian Design Council. Minnie will spotlight the UK Design Council’s acclaimed Designing for Planet initiative, an ambitious program championing design’s pivotal role in creating a sustainable and resilient future.

In a demonstration of international design cooperation, the UK Design Council, Good Design Australia, and the Australian Design Council will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen global partnerships and harness the transformative power of design to address society’s most complex challenges.

This collaboration also celebrates a shared design heritage. The Industrial Design Council of Australia (IDCA), founded in 1958 with support from the Commonwealth Government was modelled on the UK Design Council, established in 1944 by Winston Churchill’s wartime government to drive Britain’s post-war economic recovery. This enduring connection continues to inspire both nations’ commitment to advancing design as a catalyst for social, economic, and environmental progress.

The new agreement will deepen collaboration between the UK and Australia, fostering connections across design, government, industry, and academia. It will promote shared learning and research to highlight design’s impact on innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable prosperity in both nations.

During her visit, Minnie Moll will also participate in a series of government and industry roundtables focused on embedding design capability across all sectors of Australia’s economy, reinforcing the critical role of design in driving systems change and shaping a better future for people and the planet.

*Minnie Moll, CEO of the UK Design Council, Special Guest at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony. Photo: UK Design Council.*

Adding to the excitement, Good Design Australia will unveil a new collaboration with the Future Council, an initiative dedicated to empowering our youngest designers and innovators to design their future.

*Lisa Wilkinson, MC the Awards Ceremony. Photo: Supplied.*

Lisa Wilkinson, one of Australia’s most respected journalists and broadcasters will MC the Awards Ceremony.

Join the Celebrations

Celebrate five incredible days of design excellence during Good Design Awards Week (13–17 October) as we unveil the 2025 Good Design Award Winners, Gold Winners, and Special Accolades. It all builds to the grand finale, the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony where Australia’s design community comes together to honour creativity, innovation, and impact.

2025 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS WEEK SCHEDULE

DAY	AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Tuesday 14 October	Announcing 2025 Australian Good Design Award Winners.
Wednesday 15 October	Announcing 2025 Australian Good Design Award Gold Winners.
Thursday 16 October	Announcing Good Design Special Accolades: Powerhouse Design Award, Indigenous Design Award, Robert Pataki Award for Healthcare Design, Livio Bonollo Award for Longevity.
Friday 17 October	Official Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony – presenting Australian Good Design Award Best in Class Winners, Good Design Award for Sustainability, and the prestigious Australian Good Design Award of the Year, the highest recognition for design excellence in Australia. Special Accolades presented on the night include the Women in Design Award, Good Design Team of the Year, and the coveted Australian Design Prize.