Jury comment
In a very competitive category, Design Wall impressed the jury by demonstrating a strong graphic solution that engagingly brought viewer and subject together within a clear agenda of light touch and re-use. It was awarded for its different approach to exhibition design, achieving a zero-waste, leave-no-trace outcome while championing a cohesive visual language and curated educational display. It also stood out as an excellent example of a design team working collaboratively to realise the most genuinely sustainable and impactful approach to installation design. Design Week truly captured the spirit and ethos of the function it presented, and its captivating message and focus on education, along with complete adaptive re-use, ultimately set it apart.
Design statement
A collaborative exhibition between NGV and Hassell, Design Wall 2023 was an immersive installation that celebrated and championed innovative, local product design from Melbourne. The installation showcased 35 products that shape our everyday lives. Placed diagonally through the centre of the gallery space, visitors can immerse themselves within the installation.
Design Wall 2023 is located in Melbourne, Victoria, on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin.
Project credits
Design practice — Hassell and National Gallery of Victoria
Project team — Hassell: Prue Pascoe, Catherine Debicki, Chloe Gleeson; NGV: Ingrid Rhule, Annika Toohey
The Award for Installation Design is supported by . The are presented by the and Artichoke. For more images of this project, see the .