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.
Among the standout winners was Zip HydroTap Celsius Plus All-In-One range, which received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation.
The Jury praised Zip HydroTap Celsius Plus All-In-One range, commenting:
“The Zip HydroTap Celsius Plus All-In-One and All-In-One Pull-Out models redefine convenience by offering instant filtered boiling, chilled, sparkling drinking water, alongside hot and cold mixer tap water, all from a single, sleek tap. The enhanced sparkling water technology and antimicrobial-protected touchpad make both models intuitive and hygienic to use. The All-In-One Pull-Out further elevates functionality with a snag-free pull-out sprayer, utilising the innovative Zip Hose Management system for seamless operation. The Jury congratulates the Zip HydroTap team for developing a sophisticated and timeless tap design that combines multiple functionalities in one elegant solution. The ability to dispense a range of water temperatures and types at the touch of a button, while ensuring safety with advanced protection features, highlights the innovative nature of this product. This design not only simplifies daily hydration needs but also offers a seamless and high-quality user experience, making it a valuable addition to any modern kitchen.”
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 honoured 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 recognise the truly inspirational work that is being done across different design disciplines, sectors and industries in Australia and overseas.”
The 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 design disciplines, covering more than 32 categories.
The Awards recognise 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.
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 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,” Wye added.
“We are honoured 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,” Wye concluded.
