"Design is not just about how something looks, but how it works. I don't see a difference between a designer and an engineer, and I don't want to see a difference. A designer should be both," James Dyson.

The Australian International Design Awards, a division of Standards Australia, and Dyson Appliances (Australia) have developed an inspiring program aimed at rewarding the outstanding talent that exists amongst our future Australian designers. More about the Australian International Design Awards.

Ross Cameron, Managing Director of Dyson SEA, views education in design and technology as vital to the future of Australia, both culturally and economically, and has worked with the Australian International Design Awards since 2001 to develop the Australian Design Award - James Dyson Award.

Australian Design Award - James Dyson Award (ADA-JDA) highlights projects from tertiary students of design in Australia most closely aligned with Dyson's philosophy of complete design - meaning that a product should not only look good but also use innovation and technology to provide significant advantages over the product it replaces. More about Dyson.

The ADA-JDA represents the joining of two strong brands:

	Australian International Design Awards - the national opinion leader of design in Australia that now sets an international benchmark of design excellence in order to make Australians more globally competitive in design practice; and
	Dyson - an internationally renowned innovator, brand and icon of design and technology, continually exploring new horizons in product development, design education and the wellbeing of the community.

Reward your creative genius with an Australian Design Award - James Dyson Award. The Australian Design Award - James Dyson Award will be calling for entries in September 2009 from tertiary students of design in Australia and offers a vast array of benefits to emerging young designers and educational institutions alike. More on benefits of entry.

2009 Australian Design Award-James Dyson Award - Finalists Announced
Standards Australia and Dyson team up once again to spotlight Australia’s top student design talent, with the announcement of the 2009 Australian Design Award-James Dyson Award Finalists. Read more.

2008 Australian Design Award-James Dyson Award - Winners Online
The top prize winners of the 2008 Australian Design Award-Dyson Student Award can be viewed here.

Exhibition on now
The 2008 Powerhouse Museum Selection is currently on display at the Museum's Success and Innovation gallery following its recent launch at the opening of Sydney Design 2008. Also on exhibition is a selection of finalists from the 2008 Australian Design Award - James Dyson Award. For more information, visit: www.phm.gov.au

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