Great design starts with intent.

It starts by listening, questioning and challenging convention. It comes from curiosity, responsibility and a deep commitment to creating something better. At its best, design does more than respond to the world around us - it leads.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, celebrating the theme Design that Leads.

Earlybird Rate Ends - Fri 20 March 2026
Final Deadline - Fri 24 April 2026

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This year’s theme recognises that leadership in design can take many forms. It may be bold and transformative, or quiet and deeply considered. It might emerge from commercial innovation, community initiatives, research, technology or creative exploration. From emerging designers to established practices, leadership is ultimately defined by the strength of an idea and the impact it creates.

The Australian Good Design Awards recognise projects across a broad spectrum of disciplines and more than 30 categories, including:

Built Environment
Communication Design
Concept Design
Design Research
Design Strategy
Digital Design
Engineering Design
Fashion and Textiles
Next Gen (Under 30s)
Policy Design
Product Design
Service Design
Social Impact

If your work demonstrates insight, innovation or impact, we encourage you to submit it into this year’s Awards to be recognised on a national and international stage.

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Winning an Australian Good Design Award, more commonly known as the Good Design Tick, represents one of the industry’s most respected endorsements of design excellence. Beyond recognition, the Awards provide valuable exposure, industry credibility and a powerful platform to share outstanding work with a global audience.

To receive an Australian Good Design Award is to join a growing community of designers, studios, companies and innovators who are shaping the future through thoughtful, purposeful design.

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Previous Australian Good Design Awards recipients include:

Hullbot Autonomous Ship Hull Cleaning System (Joint 2025 Australian Good Design Award of the Year), designed by Hullbot and Made Together
Deadly Democracy (Joint 2025 Australian Good Design Award of the Year), designed by YLab for the Australian Electoral Commission
First Building - Bradfield City Centre (2025 Australian Good Design Award for Sustainability), designed by Hassell for Bradfield Development Authority (BDA)
Allan Border Oval Pavilion (2025 Australian Good Design Award Best in Class - Built Environment, Architectural Design), designed by Archer Office for Mosman Council
Footprints on Gadigal Nura (2025 Australian Good Design Award Best in Class
Built Environment, Place Design), designed by Mili Mili, Nicole Monks, AG Public Art for Transport for NSW
Kismet.Healthcare (2025 Australian Good Design Award Best in Class - Digital Design, Interface and Web Design and Development), designed by Uncommon Studio for Kismet Healthcare
Polestar 4 (2025 Australian Good Design Award Best in Class - Product Design, Automotive and Transport), designed by Polestar
Mindfull Spaces (2025 Australian Good Design Award Best in Class - Product Design, Furniture and Lighting), designed by Vivid Origin for Mindfull

Check out all the previous winners at the Good Design Winner Index.

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2026 Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony - Save the date!

The Awards program culminates in the Australian Good Design Awards Ceremony, widely regarded as one of the most significant events on the design calendar. The annual ceremony brings together leaders from architecture, product, digital and service design to celebrate the projects and people leading by design.

Save the date: Friday 9 October 2026
Location: Grand Ballroom, ICC Sydney

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If you have any questions or would like any help with your entry, please contact the Good Design team at awards@good-design.org

Earlybird Rate Ends - Fri 20 March 2026
Final Deadline - Fri 24 April 2026

Start Your Entry Now

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