The 2026 Corian® Design Awards are open for entries – Edition 2 closes on the 31st of October, giving you one last chance to submit your most innovative designs for recognition this year.

This year's overall Grand Prize winners will travel to South Korea with CASF, alongside members of our national fabrication network – the prize includes flights, accommodation, a curated itinerary, and a dedicated event to present their award.

The judges

We are delighted to introduce the judging panel who will be reviewing and recognising this year's entries. Bringing together a wealth of expertise and creative vision, our judges represent a diverse cross-section of the design industry – five designers and architects from SA, WA, NSW, VIC and QLD, with experience spanning healthcare, hospitality, workplace, education, residential and commercial design, each united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of design.

The 2026 panel proudly features Andrea van der Zande, Darcy Miller, May Fong, John Herniman, and Tarryn Hogan.

Andrea Van Der Zande

Founder of Barossa Valley practice De Zande Studio, with more than 15 years in design and construction. Andrea's career spans interior design within architectural practices and project management, taking residential, hospitality, education and commercial projects from briefing through to contract administration and delivery.

Darcy Miller

Award-winning healthcare interior designer. Darcy's clients include Linear Clinical, Headspace National, Aegis Health and Perth Day Hospital, and he has designed more than eight specialist suites within Perth’s Murdoch Square development.

May Fong

May leads the interior design team at Studio STH across hospitality, commercial, residential and healthcare. She has a background in Industrial Design and Marketing, which informs a holistic approach that integrates architecture and interior design.

John Herniman

John is a registered architect with more than 40 years’ experience. He founded the award-winning Herniman Group at 23, now recognised nationally and internationally, and was founding director of Archicentre, serving as its chairman for 25 years.

Tarryn Hogan

Tarryn has more than 10 years’ experience as an interior designer across Queensland, delivering health, workplace, hospitality, education and commercial projects, from small and large-scale refurbishments to new-build developments.

Edition 2 closes 31 October 2026

Two finalists will be selected from each category – Residential and Commercial – and join the Edition 1 finalists in the Grand Prize Judging.

Open to architects, interior designers, specifiers and students. Corian® fabricators and shopfitters can enter on behalf of their design clients.

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Architecture & Design Team

CASF Australia

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