Australian Design Mark introduced as qualifier for Australian Design Award.
I DCA becomes defunct. Standards Australia International (SAI) acquires ADA and names organising body Australian Design Awards (ADA).
P rince Philip Prize replaced by Australian Design Award.
C ommonwealth Government ceases funding of IDCA. State government funding, industry services and sale of design label rights keep operation going. Limited funding from Commonwealth Government secured.
F irst annual yearbook of Award winners published.
Australian Design Award launched as ‘innovation’ qualifier for Prince Philip Prize.
I DCA closes temporarily due to funding difficulties but re-opens following strong industry rallying through additional funding by Commonwealth Government.
1992
Powerhouse Museum Selection introduced.
1991
1987
1981
1979
1977
1976
1976–1992 Australia II – Winged Keel Designer: Ben Lexcen Client: Alan Bond
Speedo Swimwear*
Décor Corporation Australia
Speedo
1976 Olympic Games – Australian Swim Team
Sebel Integra Chair* Designers: Charles Fury and Associates, Harry Sebel, Sebel Ltd Australia Client: Sebel Ltd Australia 1977 Australian Design Award 1978 Prince Philip Prize Finalist
1983 America’s Cup
1979 Australian Design Award 1980 Prince Philip Prize for Australian Design
Décor Wine Cask Cooler*
Designer: Richard Carlson Made by: Brian Davis and Company Client: Décor Corporation Australia
Sunbeam Toast ‘n’ Crumpets Toaster
1986 Australian Design Award
1989 Australian Design Award
Sunbeam Corporation Ltd
Caroma DuoSet Dual Flush Toilet Suite
Audio-Tactile Pedestrian Detector
Caroma Industries
Designer: David Wood of Nielsen Design Associates Client: Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA)
1982 Australian Design Award 1982 Prince Philip Prize Finalist
All Australian Mop Bucket
Lockheed Lounge*
Designer: Design Lab Client: E D Oates
Designer: Marc Newson Made by: Marc Newson and Eckhard Reissig
1988 Australian Design Award
* Image reproduced courtesy of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Décor BYO Wine Carrier