Monolith Aluminum in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation.

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.

Among the standout winners was Monolith Aluminum, which received a prestigious Good Design Award Gold Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation.

The Jury praised Monolith Aluminum commenting:

The Monolith Aluminum represents a masterful convergence of minimalist design, audio excellence, and environmental responsibility. Crafted with precision, this ultra-compact audio device maintains near-perfect symmetry, embodying timeless design principles. The Jury is impressed with how this product marries aesthetic appeal with functionality, demonstrating that enduring design is essential in today’s market. By focusing on creating a product with lasting relevance, the Monolith Aluminum not only enhances user experience but also contributes to sustainability by reducing the need for frequent replacements. Congratulations to the Design Team for continuing to set such a high bar for good design in this category.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Best in Class in the Product Design category at the Good Design Awards 2024,” said Daniel Alm, Head of Design at Nocs. “This recognition, coming one year after our Monolith success, further solidifies the standard of excellence we’ve set.

It’s a testament to the relentless hard work and passion of our entire team. We remain committed to creating products that are not only bold in design but also built to stand the test of time. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the world-class engineering led by Zoltan Michis”

​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,” 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.”