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 Australia’s peak design assessment and promotion body, 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 an international benchmark of design excellence and quality in manufactured goods. More about us.

Shortlist named in 2010 Australian International Design Awards
A reusable coffee cup, portable ultrasound device, playground swing equipment, luxury vehicle trailer, roof guttering system and a pair of new-age skates are amongst more than 170 professionally-designed products chosen to progress to the next judging round of the 2010 Australian International Design Awards. More Information.

2010 Australian International Design Awards Shortlist Product Listing
A complete listing of the 177 shortlisted products. More Information.

Australian re-elected to international design board
Mr Brandon Gien, Executive Director of the Australian International Design Awards has been re-elected to the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) Executive Board at its 26th General Assembly held in Singapore, 26-27 November 2009. The 2009 General Assembly, held in conjunction with the World Design Congress – Design 2050, was billed as the one of the most prestigious and important gatherings of creative thinkers ever. More Information.

Record number of entries vie for top design accolade
The 2010 Australian International Design Awards program has attracted a record 202 industry entries and a further 98 student entries, representing a 27% increase on 2009. If entries in the 2010 Australian International Design Awards are any indication, the industrial design sector has emerged from the global financial crisis in a strong position to experience future growth,” said Ms Stephanie Watson, Program Director of the Australian International Design Awards. More Information.

2010 Australian International Design Awards now open for entry
Standards Australia has today launched the 2010 Australian International Design Awards, recognising product design and innovation excellence. Manufacturers and designers of professionally designed products available for sale in Australia or products professionally designed by Australians for overseas market can now enter the 2010 program and be in the running for Australia’s top design award. More Information.

Winners of the 2009 Australian International Design Awards announced
An economy airline seat has topped this year's Australian International Design Awards, taking out Australia's top design and innovation prize. Winners, including 30 Design Awards and 43 Design Marks were announced in Melbourne on Friday 29 May. More Information.