Lumin Wins Good Design Award for Excellence in Design and Innovation

Sydney, Friday 20 September 2024 - The 2024 Australian Good Design Awards were unveiled, showcasing the pinnacle of design excellence in a grand ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, attended by over 1000 distinguished guests from design, architecture, engineering and business sectors.

This year's theme, "The Design Effect" underscored the crucial role design plays in shaping better products, services, spaces, and experiences while driving the transition to a more sustainable, less carbon-intensive future.

Among the standout winners was Lumin, which received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation.

"Lumin is a touchscreen tablet specifically designed to support seniors and those with cognitive or dexterity challenges. It addresses digital exclusion and promotes social connectivity through a user-friendly interface. The Jury recognises Lumin's profound impact on the potential to enhance the quality of life for its users. Its thoughtful design not only facilitates ease of use but also provides a meaningful connection tool for those experiencing age-related difficulties. This project exemplifies how design can address critical social issues and improve user engagement and well-being."

Rachel Wye, Managing Director of Good Design Australia, remarked, "This year's Awards reflect the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. The projects honoured in these Awards exemplify how thoughtful design can drive meaningful change."

The 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 Design Disciplines, covering more than 32 Categories. This year's entries were rigorously evaluated by more than 80 distinguished Jurors from around the globe, including designers, engineers, architects, and industry leaders.

The evaluation process focused on three core criteria: Good Design, Design Innovation, and Design Impact, ensuring that each winner demonstrated outstanding design quality and effectiveness.

About Good Design Australia

Good Design Australia is an international design promotion organisation responsible for managing the annual Australian Good Design Awards and other signature design events. With a proud history that dates back to 1958, Good Design Australia remains committed to promoting the importance of design to business, industry, government and the general public.

About Lumin

Lumin's vision is to help some of the world's most vulnerable people enjoy a brighter future through technology; including the elderly and those living with a disability. Lumin serves families, individuals, consumers, home care and retirement villages, delivering care and connection. Their customers include over 40 Australian home care providers and a range of retirement villages throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Specially designed for those with early stages of cognitive impairment, dexterity issues, poor vision, or those who are simply 'tech-shy', the Lumin screen also incorporates smart-home functionality and emergency duress features.