Australian Good Design Awards 2024: Celebrating theTransformative Impact of Design.
Sydney, Friday 20 September 2024 - 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.
Along with receiving prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolades in Social Impact and Gold Winner in the Engineering Design categories for exceptional design and innovation, VolDrive flagship product of Onvol was also this year’s recipient of the Australian Good Design Award for Sustainability, celebrated as the product that best demonstrated excellence in sustainable design.
The Jury praised VolDrive commenting:
VolDrive brings hassle-free operation to internet-of-things (IoT) sensors for industrial applications. This innovative device converts motion into electricity, endlessly powering sensors that provide protection and condition monitoring of assets like wind turbines. VolDrive replaces the need for batteries in IoT sensors making them reliable and sustainable. The Jury praises the VolDrive for its innovative approach to powering IoT sensors. By converting motion into electricity, it eliminates the need for batteries, enhancing the sustainability and reliability of sensor systems. This design represents a significant advancement in energy management for industrial applications, with potential benefits for various sectors.
Clinton Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer of Onvol said “We are thrilled to receive this esteemed award, it reinforces our dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship. As we celebrate these achievements, we are eager to connect with new investors, customers and talented professionals who share our vision for a sustainable future.”
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 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 Design Disciplines, covering more than 32 Categories.
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 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.
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. TheAwards showcase the best in design, reaffirming the critical role design plays in shaping a better, more sustainable future for businesses and society alike.
This year's winners showcase how design can help drive innovation, generate growth and embed sustainability principles,” Ms. Wye added.
With its roots dating back to 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards, is the country’s most prestigious international accolade for design and innovation. As the Awards mark another year of excellence, they continue to reflect the rich heritage and future potential of Australian and international design.
Ms Wye concluded, “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.”
For media inquiries, please contact:
Clinton Hopkins
0448798979
clinton@onvol.com
About VolDrive
VolDrive harvests kinetic energy to powersensors in a way that’s both environmentally and economically sustainable.Replacing the need for traditional battery-powered IoT sensors, one VolDrivedevice can avoid the use of 4800 batteries and 500 kilograms of GHG emissionsover its 10-year life span. Additionally,the entire life cycle of the device has been engineered to design out waste,reduce costs and maximise the amount of usable energy harvested.
VolDrive –2024Australian Good Design Award for Sustainability - Good Design (good-design.org)
About Onvol
Onvol is a technology company that ispioneering innovative industrial IoT power solutions for demanding applicationssuch as wind energy, transport and mining. Its flagship product is VolDrivewhich powers IoT sensors in wind turbines.
About Good Design Australia and the Australian GoodDesign Awards
Good Design Australia is an international design promotionorganisation responsible for managing the annual Australian Good Design Awardsand other signature design events. With a proud history that dates back to1958, Good Design Australia remains committed to promoting the importance ofdesign to business, industry, government and the general public and thecritical role it plays in creating a better, safer and more prosperousworld.
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