Emerging designers recognized at 2024 Vivid Awards

The awards program is Australia's longest running competition for emerging designers, and has unearthed talents such as Adam Markowitz, Lab De Stu, Annie Paxton and Dean Norton.

The Judge's Choice Award went to Amy Vidler for a range of entries, including the Ripple wall light and Mozzarella table lamp. Her lighting pieces are sumptuous and engaging, and meticulously crafted.

"I love the language of Amy's work - she clearly has a fine eye for what makes a well-balanced, highly crafted object," said Cassie Hansen, Vivid judge and editor of InteriorsAu. "I can see a bright future for this designer and can't wait to see what else she produces."

Winners were also named across categories of furniture, light, object and concepts, as well as for the Colour Award, and Authentic Design Alliance Award of Merit.

"The designs of the finalists this year share a sense of optimism, playfulness, and experimentation. Even the most conceptual pieces showcased an impressive level of design resolution and attention to detail, far exceeding expectations for early-career designers. These emerging talents are undoubtedly on a path to long and successful careers," said Dalla Riva.

Joining Hansen on the jury were: Anne-Maree Sergeant (Authentic Design Alliance), Andrea Lucena-Orr (Dulux), Georgina Greenland (Design Institute of Australia), Annie Paxton (Annie Paxton Studio), Sean Oldfield (Laminex), Lucy Bishop (Redacted), Suzanne McNeice (Circa) and Filip Bjazevic (Latitude Group).

Judges Choice

Amy Vidler for Ripple and Mozzarella

Colour AwardWinner: Six Sticks by Kaspian Kan

Commendations: Cheeky by Maryam Moghadam Pixel Arches by Eamon Riley

Furniture DesignWinner: Ballast by Jess Humpston

Commendations: ELLE by Dirk du Toit Casper by Marty Whittle

Lighting DesignWinner: Mozzarella by Amy Vidler

Commendations:ETER by Haoqi HongSix Sticks by Kaspian KanRipple by Amy Vidler

Object DesignWinner: Fjall Juicer by Fraser Greenfield & Oliver Alexander

Commendations: Sorbet by Sze YekLotus Incense Holder by Mark LillyDovetail Floor Vase by George Davies

Concept DesignWinner: Helio Lamp by Grant Capriotti

Commendations: //SHIFT// by Kaspian KanWishing Box by Eliza RadfordRope Lounger by Carl Broesen

Student DesignWinner: Helio Lamp by Grant Capriotti

Commendations:ETER by Haoqi HongSorbet by Sze Yek

Authentic Design Alliance (ADA) Award Of MeritWinner: Jess Humpston for Ballast and A Table For One

Commendation: Amy Vidler for Ripple and Mozzarella

To see all the finalists' work, head to the Decor and Design website.