Winning design with SOUNDLINA®!
Screenwood Director, Tim Russell introduces the benefits of award-winning SOUNDLINA including Global GreenTag certified, group 1 fire rated, low VOC, UV resistant and Australian made.
Sydney, Friday 20 September 2024 – Screenwood Australia is thrilled to announce that its SOUNDLINA Perforated Acoustic Wall Covering has received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation.
The award was accepted by Founder and Director Cameron Nelson and Director Tim Russell in a grand ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, attended by over 1000 distinguished guests from design, architecture, engineering and business sectors.
“We are absolutely delighted that SOUNDLINA has been recognised as a standout winner of The 2024 Australian Good Design Awards, which showcases the pinnacle of design excellence,” says Cameron Nelson. “SOUNDLINA is a testament to our insight-driven product innovation ethos. Its perforated wallpaper form enables interior architects to influence the acoustics across expansive spaces more cost-effectively without compromising aesthetics. We resolved all our customers’ challenges, ensuring SOUNDLINA is fully certified, including a Group 1 fire rating and Global GreenTag certification. The addition of NAVURBAN Diamond finishes ensures SOUNDLINA maintains its visual quality in even the toughest interior environments.”
The Jury praised SOUNDLINA Perforated Acoustic Wall Covering, commenting:
“SOUNDLINA is a first-to-market perforated acoustic wall covering designed to inspire greater architectural vision while reducing time, installation costs, and environmental impact. It is an outstanding choice for designers seeking high-performance acoustic treatments that enhance both beauty and comfort. The Jury congratulates the design team on delivering a well-resolved product with wide appeal and a luxurious finish. Well done.“
“To Screenwood, Good Design has always been about improving the quality of life for interior designers and their customers alike,” continues Cameron Nelson. “Our products simplify life as they’re quick and easy to install and maintain while creating acoustically comfortable, sustainable spaces that bring people closer to nature.”
This year’s Australian Good Design Awards 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.
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, enhancing user experiences and how people interact with the world and contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future. The Australian Good Design Awards are proud to recognise the truly inspirational work being done across different design disciplines, sectors and industries in Australia and overseas.”
The 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 Design Disciplines, covering over 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. The Awards showcase the best in design, reaffirming the critical role design plays in shaping a better, more sustainable future for businesses and society alike.
With its roots dating back to 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards is the country’s most prestigious international accolade for design and innovation. As the Awards mark another year of excellence, they continue to reflect the rich heritage and future potential of Australian and international design.
Ms Wye concluded, “We are honoured to celebrate this year’s Winners, whose work not only represents design excellence but also inspires future designers, architects and innovators. These projects stand as a testament to the power of good design and its ability to make a significant, positive impact in our world.”
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Elissa Dowler, Marketing Manager
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About Screenwood Australia
Screenwood was founded to empower visionary interior architecture by championing the principles of strength, utility, and beauty in architectural and acoustic decorative lining innovations. A renowned name in the design industry, Screenwood’s sustainable solutions are chosen for some of Australia’s most prominent projects, both immense and intimate in scale.
About Good Design Australia and the Australian Good Design Awards
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 and the critical role it plays in creating a better, safer and more prosperous world.