2012 Winners

AGOTYA Winners 2012

The DIA congraulates the joint winners

Sarah Strickland
Textile Design
RMIT University, VIC
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Mark Wu
Object Design (Industrial Design)
Auckland University of Technology, NZ
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Judging Panel

Madeline Lester AM, LFDIA, Past National President DIA, Past President International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers , Executive Committee Member International Design Alliance [Convenor]
Professor Lyndon Anderson FDIA, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Design, Canberra University
Jan Henderson, Associate Publisher Architecture Media

Judges' Comments:

The finalists were all of a very high standard, with an in depth level of research and rigour. However the submissions that showed exceptional skill, innovation, maturity embracing sustainability at a very responsible level, were the 1st prize winners from the Textile Design and Industrial Design categories.

Both projects displayed the depth and breadth of the design profession; Textile Design with the capacity to provoke an emotional response as a work of art produced a thoughtful collection,Industrial Design to solve real medical needs in an innovative and technically competent manner.

The judges believed that these projects earned the right to be nominated as equal winners and accordingly the DIA along with their partnering sponsors accepted the recommendation. Both entries touched the judges’ intellect and heart, with both students showing leadership in their chosen field.

Prize to each winner $1,000 cash sponsored by Artichoke Magazine and the DIA.

AGOTYA Category Winners

Interior Design

Judging Panel
Meryl Hare, FDIA – Convener
Pia Francesca, FDIA
Kate St James, FDIA

Winner

Vanessa Masson
Curtin University, WA
Prize

$1,000 cash sponsored by Marti Portfolio
Colour Atlas sponsored by Dulux

Judges’ Comments on the Winner’s Submission
The judges were impressed by the consistency of this students work; the excellent conceptual drawings. Clarity of graphics were standout and the “Incubate” entry was an innovative approach to decrepit city areas and youth involvement. The judges would have liked to have seen more attention to sustainability issues.

Second Prize
Sarah Tite
Queensland University of Technology, QLD

$500 voucher for books/software sponsored by The SIDA Foundation

Commendation
Frances Gaffney
Swinburne University of Technology, VIC

Certificate of Achievement

Interior Decoration

Judging Panel
Meryl Hare, FDIA – Convener
Pia Francesca, FDIA
Kate St James, FDIA

Winner

Kate Pieters
RMIT University, VIC
Prize

$1,000 voucher sponsored by Electrolux
Colour Atlas sponsored by Dulux

Judges’ Comments on the Winner’s Submission
The judges’ decision was unanimous – outstanding entry “Convent” addressed sustainability, well crafted, imaginative, good presentation, creative. The judges were impressed by this student’s progression and the way the work has evolved. Good attention to brief.

Second Prize
Bianca Castellan
CATC Design School, NSW

$500 voucher for books/software sponsored by The SIDA Foundation

Graphic Design

Judging Panel
Louise Eastwood, FDIA – Convener
Jacqueline Hill, MDIA

Overview of Submissions
The winner was a clear standout across all judging criteria. While the entries were aesthetically pleasing, polished and well executed there was a lack of true conceptual thinking underpinning the results with the exception of the winner. Within the graphics design process, sustainability is driven from an understanding of multi functionality ‘less can be more’ and the entrants in some cases designed for designs sake. None of the other entries came close to the winner and did not warrant prize recognition.

Winner

Amy Melksham
Design College Australia, QLD
Prize

$1,000 voucher sponsored by Deans Art
Product voucher sponsored by DG

Judges’ Comments on the Winner’s Submission
There was a genuine authenticity and honesty in the work. The judges were impressed by the diversity of the creative solutions. The inclusion of all the working process indicated true creative thinking, delivering on the stated promise of “giving my all”.

Object Design

(Including Industrial Design, Furniture Design and Jewellery Design)
Judging Panel
Clive Solari, FDIA – Convener
David Francis, FDIA
Gary Bortz, FDIA
Sandra Berzins, Studio Manager at Folk

Overview of Submissions
Overall the entries were good but nothing blew the judges away. Most designers had one project displayed which was noticeable weaker than the others. The winner was chosen partly because of their constant level of good design across all three projects.

Winner (Industrial Design)

Mark Wu
Auckland University of Technology ( receives a 3D Touch printer sponsored by 3D Systems)
Prize

$1,500 voucher sponsored by 3D Systems
Designer Profile online sponsored by Design Droplets

Judges’ Comments on the Winner’s Submission
The winner’s work demonstrated an admirable design philosophy backed up by some mature intelligent design thinking across all three projects. It was clear from the work that extensive research had been done prior to any design tasks and this understanding led the way to good design solutions with a high level of detailing. The work was easy to understand and appreciate thanks to clear, well laid out presentation boards.

Second Prize (Industrial Design)
Dean Benstead
RMIT University, VIC

$1,000 voucher sponsored by 3D Systems

Third Prize (Industrial Design)
Patryk Koca
University of Technology Sydney, NSW

$500 voucher sponsored by 3D Systems

Commendation (Jewellery Design)
Ian Koker
Design Centre Enmore, NSW

Software voucher sponsored by LST/3Design

Textile Design

Judging Panel
Philippa Wilkinson, MDIA – Convener
Karinna Gobbo, FDIA

Overview of Submissions
Sustainability was integrated well into the concepts. The judges saw a mixed use of applications and materials, and noted a lot of thought behind the work. The judges also commented, “remember the audience”.

Winner

Sarah Strickland
RMIT University, VIC

Prize

$1,000 voucher for access to Product Ecology sponsored by WSP

Judges’ Comments on the Winner’s Submission
Strong clarity and confidence, resolution of ideas well executed.

Second Prize
Greta Menzies
Massey University, NZ

Prize

CS 5.5 software sponsored by Itro IT Solutions

Fashion Design

Judging Panel
Philippa Wilkinson, MDIA – Convener
Karinna Gobbo, FDIA

Overview of Submissions
Good formulation of designs ready to be developed for potential commercial use. Some key pieces really stood out for the catwalk. Further research required for the use of materials for their application. Sometimes tenuous links between ideas and product.