From poolside innovation to precision art-handling technology and a smarter way to care for timber decks – three Cobalt projects were recognised at this year’s Australian Good Design Awards.
Held at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, the ceremony brought together Australia’s design community to celebrate projects making a genuine difference in people’s lives. Members of the Cobalt team joined clients at the ceremony to celebrate the three (very different) award-winning projects – each showing how thoughtful design can turn complex challenges into simple, meaningful product solutions.
Diamond Mineraliser – Good Design Award Gold Winner
Lincoln BWT and Aussie Chlorinators
Mineralisers keep swimming pools in top condition by automatically monitoring and processing pool water minerals to maintain safe Ph levels and pleasant conditions. The Diamond Mineraliser is a next-generation system incorporating temperature and pump control and delivering breakthrough aesthetics, enhanced user features and simplified installation.
"It feels intentionally designed to reduce cognitive load and guide the user intuitively. A well refined and systemically well-executed product that elevates a traditionally neglected category."
Good Design Awards Jury
Pictured from left to right: Warwick Brown, Russell Seres (Lincoln BWT) & Chris Morrish.
Artist Engineering Hardware – Good Design Award Gold Winner
The global art-market spends billions of dollars annually on conservation, protection, security and insurance of artworks. However, artworks are exposed to critical risk from contact-handling during transit and installation. AE Hardware is a world-first, non-contact art handling system that brings order-of-magnitude reduction in damage risk and redefines best-practice across the art-logistics industry.
"Every detail and every touchpoint feels exquisite and neat... The second you pick this product up, you can tell it has been professionally designed."
Good Design Awards Jury
Pictured from left to right: Rachel Hook, Sam Shmith (Artist Engineering) & Warwick Brown.
Cabot’s EasyDeck – Good Design Award Winner
Cabot’s EasyDeck is an all-in-one deck tool. Aimed squarely at those of us who are more easy-going entertainers than determined DIYers, the EasyDeck is the world’s first self-contained “clean and coat” timber maintenance system.
"This is a very functional design, simple to understand and very handy to use... A standout example of what professional design can bring to a great idea."
Good Design Awards Jury
Pictured from left to right: Warwick Brown & Chris Morrish. Merridy Leonard, Axel-Laurenz Buckinx & Tom Buruma (Cabot's).
Pictured from left to right: Axel-Laurenz Buckinx, Merridy Leonard & Tom Buruma (Cabot's).
Each of these awards reflect the strength of collaboration – creative teams and forward-thinking clients working together with a shared focus on innovation and execution. We’re proud to see these projects recognised among Australia’s best and to celebrate alongside the clients who made them possible.
To Lincoln BWT and Aussie Chlorinators, Artist Engineering, and Cabot’s Premium Woodcare – congratulations, and thank you for trusting us to help bring your ideas to life.
And congratulations to all 2025 Good Design Award winners for your inspiring contributions.
