2024 Victorian Premier's Design Awards Winners Announced

The very best Victorian designers, architects and creatives have been celebrated in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Design Awards – the State’s highest honour for design and architecture.

This year’s coveted Victorian Premier’s Design Award of the Year, the most prestigious accolade in the Awards was awarded to the ISO Brand Identity, designed by Melbourne based creative studio Motherbird and commissioned by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standout project was also recognised as the Communication Design Best in Category.

ISO Brand Identity, 2024 Victorian Premier’s Design Award of the Year, Designed by Motherbird for ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

The Jury was unanimous in their decision to recognise this project as an exemplary example of Victorian design capability and recognised the significance of a Melbourne design agency rebranding a global organisation such as the International Organization for Standardization, positioning Victoria’s design and creative culture at the forefront of design innovation globally.

ISO faced a formidable challenge with a non-existent brand system that conflicted with its mission towards global standardisation. Motherbird transformed this void into a compelling brand identity that has been effectively integrated across ISO’s global products and services. This strategic rebranding not only enhances the brand’s consistency, but also streamlines decision-making processes, instilling confidence among ISO’s global users.

Minister for Creative Industries, the Hon. Colin Brooks, who presented the top accolade at the Awards Ceremony commented, “From recreation to neonatal health, the legal system to sustainable fashion and global best practice, the reach and impact of Victorian design is staggering. Through the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards we celebrate Victorian design excellence, and proudly showcase the power of good design. Congratulations to all this year’s winners and nominees.”

Other Best in Category Award Winners included:

• Architectural Design Best in Category Award: The Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre designed by Warren and Mahoney, an 8,100m² facility set to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating, featuring a variety of aquatic and recreational amenities.
• Design Strategy Best in Category Award: The Office of Public Prosecutions Digital Transformation Program, Amicus, designed by the Office of Public Prosecutions Digital Transformation Program team. Amicus applies human-centered design principles to create a digital case management platform, significantly enhancing the criminal justice landscape.
• Digital Design Best in Category Award: Saveful, designed by Shadowboxer and Saveful to address food waste by empowering users to create meals from ingredients they already have, fostering sustainability.
• Fashion Design Best in Category Award: Preston Zly, recognised for its innovative approach to producing unique shoe sole treatments sustainably and cost-effectively.
• Product Design Best in Category: The Neonav® ECG Tip Location System designed by Navi Medical Technologies and Design + Industry (D+I), a groundbreaking medical device enhancing safety in critical care for newborns and children.
• Service Design Best in Category Award: The Hamilton Centre for Integrated Care of Mental Health and Addiction, designed by the Monash University Design Health Collab and commissioned by Turning Point, Eastern Health, exemplifying collaborative care in mental health and addiction services.
• Student Design Best in Category Award: Maya Schwalb for PIVOT, an innovative bi-directional hospital transfer chair that facilitates seamless attendant-facing transfers, promoting full engagement during care.

Additionally, the Jury Commendation Award for Circular and Sustainable Design was awarded to VolDrive, an innovative device that converts motion into electricity, minimising the reliance on batteries in IoT sensors—an important step towards a sustainable future.

Established by the Victorian Government in 1996, the annual Awards underscore the transformative impact of design on contemporary challenges. Design remains a vital component of Victoria’s $38.4 billion creative industries sector, supporting nearly 200,000 jobs and contributing $6 billion to the state economy.

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