Australian Good Design Awards

The Australian Good Design Awards set the benchmark for excellence in design and innovation, celebrating the most groundbreaking projects from around the world. Spanning design, architecture, engineering, research, fashion, and social impact, the Awards recognise visionary work that shapes how we live, work, and interact.

Established in 1958 and endorsed by the World Design Organization (WDO), these Awards have been Australia’s highest international design accolade for over six decades. They honour the people, projects, and brands driving innovation and setting new global standards.

More than just an award, the Australian Good Design Awards champion the power of design to create a better, safer, and more prosperous world – driving industry progress and positive change across society.

2025 Awards Theme: Rewarding, Defining and Celebrating Better _______.

Design is a powerful catalyst for change – it sparks innovation, solves complex challenges, and shapes the way we live. The 2025 Australian Good Design Awards embrace this transformative potential with the theme Rewarding, Defining and Celebrating Better _______.“

This year’s theme invites designers, innovators, architects, engineers and creatives alike to explore and articulate what “better” means in today’s world to them. 

By leaving the statement open-ended, the theme encourages a broad spectrum of interpretations and aims to reflect the breadth of design. From better places, spaces, products, and experiences – to more specific applications like workplaces, electronics, furniture, buildings, apps, services, branding, and user interfaces, to name just a few – design’s potential for improvement is limitless.

Every Entry Helps Restore Australian Ecosystems and Biodiversity…

For every entry submitted into the Australian Good Design Awards, we donate more seed pods to our partner AirSeed, to help support a variety of reforestation and restoration projects here in Australia. Seed pods are packed with biodiverse blends of tree species and nutrients that help support regenerative projects such as the re-establishment of koala habitats and the revegetation of historically-cleared agricultural areas.

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AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARDS CEREMONY

Save the Date: Fri 17th October 2025 – ICC Sydney, Australia

The Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony is where the best in design and innovation come together for an unmissable night of celebration, networking and inspiration.

Set against a backdrop of black-tie glamour, the Awards night is a rare opportunity to connect with industry leaders, forge valuable  relationships and gain insights from the most cutting-edge innovations.

Experience the excitement as the year’s most prestigious design accolades are revealed and leave inspired, energised and connected to the future of design.

<< Take a look at last year’s celebrations

AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARD ACCOLADES

The Australian Good Design Award accolade, more commonly known as the Good Design Tick, is among the most respected and recognised design endorsement symbols in the industry.

  • AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARD WINNER
    Awarded to projects that demonstrate design excellence.
  • AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARD GOLD
    Awarded to top five (approx.) projects in each category.
  • AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARD BEST IN CLASS
    Awarded to best overall project in each category.
  • AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
    Awarded to only one project that demonstrates excellence in sustainable design.
  • AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARD OF THE YEAR
    Awarded to only one exemplary project from all design disciplines and categories.

BENEFITS OF ENTERING

  • Recognition and Credibility
    Boost your brand’s reputation, bolster credibility and be recognised for the amazing work you do.

  • Networking and Industry Connections
    The Awards bring together companies, designers, and industry experts, providing opportunities to make new connections, build relationships and meet potential clients.

  • Visibility
    Increase visibility and awareness of your work to a wider audience and increase public recognition of your brand.

  • Market Differentiation
    Companies can use their Award to differentiate their products and brand from competitors to increase sales and stand out from the crowd.

  • Inspiration
    Get inspired and motivated to continue creating innovative designs.

  • Feedback
    The evaluation and judging process can provide valuable feedback, which can be used to improve current and future projects and can help companies improve the quality of their design processes and products.

  • Marketing and PR
    Proven to create a buzz, leverage your Award to promote your products, services, and brand.

  • Access to new markets
    Success in these Awards can open doors to new markets, allowing companies to expand their reach and grow their business.