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Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod

Early demand for Nosebuds has been reinforced by Gold and Red Dot honours, boosting Goodair’s bid to scale its drug-free breathing device.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Public Sector

‘Whānau centre’ project recognised at design awards

Ngāti Hine Health Trust’s redesigned offices have gained a Bronze Pin and finalist nods after adding 1,000m² of whānau services in Whangārei.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Boots on the ground: AI and Blockchain at the Best Design Awards

'Best Design Awards' lauds tech-influenced journalism; winners use AI & blockchain to expose obscured global truths.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023

Internet of Things

Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta

Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric appoints award winning Kiwi designer – Carmen He

New Zealand will be represented in Schneider Electric's Adelaide design lab after award-winning industrial designer Carmen He joined the Pacific team.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

Small Business

Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace

New Zealanders launch Gustav, a portable toolbox doubling as a laptop stand, to enhance flexible working spaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Best Design Awards stories

Printing

Epson printer and projector models win iF Design Award 2023

Six Epson printer and projector models have been named winners of an iF Design Award 2023, one of the world's most celebrated design awards.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023

Best Design Awards

Invenco pay-at-pump technology recognised at design awards

Invenco is a global provider of revolutionary self-service payment technology and secure customer engagement solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021