The 2024 Australian Good Design Award winners were announced over the weekend, with the BEAST Driving Light taking out a Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation.
The BEAST Driving Light is a new addition to the range of already trusted and high-performing driving lights by Australian owned and operated automotive-lighting manufacturer Lightforce.
Showcasing the pinnacle of design excellence in a grand ceremony at the International Convention Centre Sydney, the Good Design Awards were attended by over 1000 distinguished guests from the 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.
The jury praised BEAST Driving Light, commenting: “This innovative driving light features unique form and functionality, including three-mode operation switchable from inside the vehicle, and a military-inspired design.
“It breaks away from conventional styles and offers advanced features previously only possible through external modifications.
“The jury applauds the driving light for its bold design and innovative functionality. Its distinctive appearance and practical features, such as internal mode switching, set a new standard in driving lights, enhancing both usability and aesthetics in a competitive market.”
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 2024 awards highlighted excellence across 12 design disciplines, covering more than 32 categories.
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.
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 evaluation process focused on three core criteria: good design, design innovation, and design impact, ensuring that each winner demonstrated outstanding design quality and effectiveness. The awards showcase the best in design, reaffirming the critical role design plays in shaping a better, more sustainable future for businesses and society alike.
“The Australian Good Design Awards celebrate the transformative power of design in solving complex business, environmental and societal challenges. This year’s winners showcase how design can help drive innovation, generate growth and embed sustainability principles,” 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.”