The Australian International Design Awards, a division of Standards Australia, is recognised by the Commonwealth Government and the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design [ICSID] as the peak promotional body for the Australian design industry, and for its important role in fostering a culture of design and innovation in Australia.

In keeping with Standards Australia's peak status as the national standards body, the Australian International Design Awards sets a global benchmark of quality in manufactured goods. Furthermore, the Australian International Design Awards raises standards by encouraging excellence in product design. More about us.

Finalists for the Australian International Design Awards Announced
For the first time Australian designers are competing against their international colleagues in this year’s Australian International Design Awards, the fiftieth anniversary of the nation’s peak design awards program. More information.

Australian International Design Awards welcomes Defond as a partner of the 2008 Awards: Founded in 1978, Defond is a leading Hong Kong electronics company specialising in the design and manufacture of electronics and electro-mechanic products such as solenoid valves and pumps, energy-saving LED lighting, industrial controls and home automation for global markets. Defond has became a supporting partner of the 2008 Australian International Design Awards, to take place Friday 30 May 2008 in Sydney. More information on Defond.

Design experts in Sydney to judge 2008 Australian International Design Awards: The 2008 Australian International Design Awards judging panel includes some of the world's most esteemed and celebrated designers from New York, San Francisco, Florida, Melbourne and Sydney. More Information.

2008 Australia International Design Awards Shortlist Announced: A retractable blade ceiling fan and a breakthrough wheel chair design based on symmetrical biomechanics are among 122 unique products shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Australian International Design Awards. More Information.

2008 Australian International Design Awards entries announced: Entries to the 2008 Australian International Design Awards are now available for review, sparking some of the biggest competition in history with products from Qantas, Caterpillar, Sunbeam, Breville, Holden, Saab, Philips, Miele, Bose, Electrolux, Compumedics, ResMed and Caroma, to name a few. More Information.

Australian appointed to International Design Board: Mr Brandon Gien, Executive Director of the Australian International Design Awards has been elected to the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) Board at its 25th General Assembly held in San Francisco, USA, on 22 October 2007. More Information.

Australian International Design Awards, formerly Australian Design Awards, is global 2008 marks the 50th year of design assessment and promotion in Australia under the auspices of the Industrial Design Council of Australia (established in 1958) followed by Standards Australia through the Australian Design Awards. This milestone creates an opportune time to celebrate 50 years of Australian design and recognise design as a global activity moving forward. More information.

Anniversary celebration
2008 marks 50 years of design assessment and promotion in Australia. Join us in celebrating this monumental occasion by becoming a partner of the Australian International Design Awards. For more information on the level of commitment and return benefits associated with a stake in this high profile industry program, contact us to obtain a partnership prospectus.

Australia's Designs Centenary - new resource for designers launched
This year IP Australia, the Australian Government agency responsible for administering intellectual property rights celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first federally registered design. To celebrate, IP Australia has developed a new website to help you through the process of designs registration, a vital issue for survival in today's commercial world. You can also browse through some real-life Australian success stories of companies that are benefiting from their IP strategies by visiting www.ipaustralia.gov.au/designscentenary.

Exhibition
The 2007 Powerhouse Museum Design Award and Selection from the finalists in the 2007 Australian Design Awards are now on display in the Museum's Success and Innovation gallery. Also on display is a selection of finalists in the 2007 Australian Design Award - Dyson Student Award. More on the Powerhouse Museum Selection.

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