2014 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRY

Good Design Australia is calling for entries to the 2014 Good Design Awards (formerly the Australian International Design Awards) and invites you to be part of the biggest celebration of design and innovation for 2014

BY Lorenzo Logi

February 7th, 2014

Under the new banner of the Good Design Awards, the 2014 program aims to recognise top quality amongst the best products and services on Australian and international markets under 15 main categories.

The coveted Good Design® Selection and Good Design Award® trademarks are visible indicators of good design principles and an organisation’s commitment to excellence in design and innovation. To find out more about how these design endorsement symbols can benefit your company, contact Good Design Australia.

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