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2024 (Winner)

2024 (Winner)

Maryam Moghadam | Cheeky

“Cheeky” stools reconcile humour with functional design in pursuit of creating playful, engaging and amusing user experiences. Although a sense of humour promotes wellbeing and human connection, it is very seldom that furniture is specifically designed to be humorous without a compromise to functionality. 

2024 (Highly Commended)

2024 (Highly Commended)

Dirk du Toit | MASS

Crafted in FSC-certified Walnut or Oak, MASS emerges as a striking blend of simplicity and substance, embodying the essence of minimalism while making a bold physical presence. Offering both visual appeal and practical illumination, the warmth of solid timber adds a natural touch while the construction ensures durability and longevity.

2024 (Highly Commended)

2024 (Highly Commended)

Tide Pool Designs | Coralescence

Coralescence composes a coral-inspired collection reminiscing captivating adventures exploring Australia’s stunning coral reefs. Mimicking the whorl-like patterns of differential growth and layered deposition formation found in foliose corals, Coralescence cultivates a series of coral-like forms; primed to inspire recollection of oceanic experiences and bring the intrinsic beauty of our coral reefs accessibly and sustainably to dry land.

2023 (Winner)

2023 (Winner)

Marcela Mavroski | Side table N2

A sleek and functional piece designed to maximise space without compromising on style. Inspired by the perfect balance of form and function, it features a combination of responsibly sourced timber with a striking grain and vibrant coloured acrylic. The juxtaposition of these materials creates a sophisticated and versatile piece that effortlessly accommodates books and decorative items.

2023 (Highly Commended)

2023 (Highly Commended)

Maryam Moghadam | RAIDEN

RAIDEN is a customizable record rack made from recycled materials. It features a minimalist design and can be easily disassembled for storage or transportation. The holding capacity can be adjusted by changing the rod length, and the overall height can be customised. The rack is made from a variety of recycled materials, including spotted gum timber, aluminium sheets, carbon fibre tubes, and HDPE plastic.

2022 (Winner)

2022 (Winner)

Duncan Young & Noah Hartley | GT2 Table

A beautiful fusion of glass and wood, this new table collection is the result of a collaboration between Duncan Young and Noah Hartley. The Adelaide-based artists, both alumni of the Jam Factory, have skillfully combined their expertise to create pieces that highlight the unique qualities of each material.

2022 (Lighting Winner)

2022 (Lighting Winner)

Timothy Robertson | Kinoko Lamp

Kinoko, meaning mushroom is a table lamp inspired by the playful characters of fungi. The series draws on the aesthetic of simplicity; by creating an everyday object that draws on design values existing in the natural world.

Kinoko features a two piece marble shade with a bronze diffuser that dissipates the light, allowing a warming yet gentle glow through the material above and below, reinforcing its purpose of creating an inviting atmosphere.

2022 (Furniture Winner)

2022 (Furniture Winner)

Melvin Josy | Vallam Seat

The vallam series refers to the traditional kettu vallams of Kerala, an ongoing series that explores ways of crafting furniture and objects by stitching timber panels together with natural yarn and cords.

2022 (Object/Art Winner)

2022 (Object/Art Winner)

Annie Gastin | Out a Space

Annie’s work has a minimalist style with Scandi and Japanese influences, following clean, predominantly geometric lines. Her intention is that the pieces that she produces are both functional and beautiful. Using an organic style of glazing on the internal areas of the pieces and leaving vast sections of the work unglazed, her work celebrates the intrinsic beauty of the clay.

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