By Patrick Avenell
Entries are now open for the 2012 Australian International Design Awards (AIDA), the premier acknowledgement for excellence in product and service design.
The appliance and electronics industries have a strong association with these awards, consistently dominating the nominations and wins.
Last year, Electrolux Floor Care and Nespresso both picked up major awards, while Breville, Dyson, Fisher & Paykel, Hurom, Samsung, Ilve, Bowers & Wilkins and Philips were also recognised on the night.
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Entry is open to all professionally designed products or services either available in Australia or produced in Australia for overseas markets. There are several tiers of entry fees, ranging from $900 for products up to 1 cubic metre to $5,000 for products requiring overseas site inspection.
“The Australian International Design Awards is one of the longest standing and most prestigious design awards in the world,” said Australian International Design Awards chair Brandon Gien. “Our team is committed to providing the best possible service to designers and companies looking to differentiate their innovative products and services through an independent, trusted and credible awards program.”
Visit the AIDA website for more inormation. The 2012 gala presentation will be held in Sydney on Friday 20 July 2012.