Love Australian design? The next chapter begins here. Now open at NGV Australia, Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design showcases the ambitious ideas and fresh perspectives of Australia’s early-career designers under 35. A big round of applause for the 37 finalists, and a special congratulations to Alfred Lowe for being unanimously awarded the Rigg Design Prize for 2025 for his work You and me, Us never part. Of Lowe’s work, the jury shared ‘While grounded in ceramic traditions, Alfred’s work pushes decisively into contemporary territory – expressing his Aranda culture and identity in forms that enliven the storied history of design in this country. His work reminds us that design, at its most powerful, not only shapes material culture but also reawakens our connections to place and to people’. Rigg Design Prize 2025 is now open on Level 3 of NGV Australia until 1 February 2026 – free, every day. With thanks to Major Partner Deakin University and Major Supporter Cicely & Colin Rigg Bequest managed by Equity Trustees Explore the full list of finalists here. https://lnkd.in/g__xaskB 1 Winner of the Rigg Design Prize 2025, Alfred Lowe, posing with his work You and me, Us never part, 2025. Photography: Tim Carrafa 2 Installation view of Alfred Lowe’s You and me, Us never part, 2025, on display as part of Rigg Design Prize 2025, at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia 19 September 2025 to 1 February 2026. Photography: Madeleine Burke 3–6 Installation view of Rigg Design Prize 2025, on display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia 19 September 2025 to 1 February 2026. Photography: Madeleine Burke Patrick Adeney Kartika Laili Ahmad Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association Hermannsburg Potters Ella Badu andrew carvolth Nicola Charlesworth Kim Stanek Carly Dodd Jay Jermyn Nicolette Johnson Nicole Lawrence Studio Marlo Lyda Julian Leigh May Annie Paxton Shahar Cohen Second Edition Amy Seo Shahn Stewart Isaac Williams #NGV #NGVRiggDesignPrize #NextInDesign #Design #YoungDesigners #AustralianDesign #RiggDesignPrize #NewExhibition #Melbourne
