OZTENT has reached the final round of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2021!

At the Oztent Group we love creating great products that make the great outdoors more enjoyable and more accessible by more people.  Beyond the sheer delight we get from our customer’s feedback, we also enjoy being recognised at a professional level by those who understand the importance of good design and build when pitted against the elements.
 

This week the international top-class panel of 91 experts has selected the Oztent Group to take part in the final round of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 for the design of the OZTENT SV-5 MAX TENT. As a result, the Oztent Group has successfully made the cut in one of the most important design competitions in the world and qualified for the iF Final Jury.
 

In the second and most important round of judging that will now follow, the design experts decide who is to receive the sought-after iF DESIGN AWARD 2021. The final decisions are now eagerly awaited, and all are anxious to see whether the innovative design of the OZTENT SV-5 MAX will win two from two – last year taking out a coveted Australian Good Design Award – in this high-profile competition.

“It would be great to nail an iF Award along with the Australian Design Award”, said Trent Fitzgibbins, Global Product Development Manager for the Oztent Group and the mind behind this unique tent. 

“While many in the field seem happy reproducing me-too products, we seek to design better experiences, supported with smart mechanisms and high-quality materials that allow you to truly enjoy your time in the bush. 

“The reason the OZTENT SV-5 MAX has been selected as a finalist is because of its patented and innovative solutions others have been unable to solve.” 

The iF DESIGN AWARD is presented annually by the world's oldest independent design institution, iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover.
 

The number of participants in the first round brought a record number of entries: The jurors had to select the best 50 percent of all entries from around 10,000 submissions from 52 countries for the iF Final Jury.
 

More detailed information on the OZTENT SV-5 MAX entry can be found here under “Finalists” in the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE.

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EDITORIAL NOTES

ABOUT THE OZTENT GROUP

The Oztent Group was founded over 25 years ago by Australian inventor Joe Viglione who, so frustrated while pitching a conventional tent, invented one that took just 30 seconds to pitch. Affectionately named 'the marriage saver' by Joe, the rest of Australia knows it as the OZTENT RV Range.    

The Oztent Group remains an Australian owned and operated family business, providing Australian and international adventurers with a range of tents and outdoor furniture and accessories, designed to create an awesome camping experience. 

The Oztent Group opened operations in the USA in 2014. 

The Oztent Group hold numerous patents and accolades for the innovation and designs they have brought to market over the years. 

Brands owned by the Oztent Group include OZTENT, FOXWING and MALAMOO.

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL 30 SECOND TENT: 

OZTENT is the original, patented 30-second tent (the OZTENT RV uses a unique internal frame and hinge-mechanism eliminated the need, and time, required to thread poles to keep the tent up). Along with its innovative design, OZTENT also features heavy-duty materials to withstand harsh Australian conditions.

The design profile of the OZTENT RV is so iconic that it is the only tent in the world protected by a Registered Shape Trademark.

ABOUT THE iF AWARDS: 

Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for exceptional design. The iF label is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. Submissions are awarded in the following disciplines: Product, Packaging, Communication and Service Design, Architecture and Interior Architecture as well as UI/UX and Professional Concept. All awarded entries are featured on the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE and in the iF design app.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Including images or video assets, product for photography or trial, and interviews with a camping expert from the team at The Oztent Group, please contact Michael Locke 0438-076-904 | michael.locke@oztent.com