Good Design Awards 2026
Remember when the backyard was the best place to be? A swing could take you to the moon. A trampoline could turn an ordinary afternoon into a big adventure. And a few monkey bars? Well, suddenly the backyard was a jungle. Some things never change. Kids still love to jump, swing, climb and imagine.
But the way we design outdoor play equipment keeps getting better. That's what makes the Good Design Awards 2026 in Sydney worth a closer look. Three backyard play designs from Vuly were recognised, showing how thoughtful design can help make everyday outdoor adventures even more exciting. Curious what made these backyard favourites stand out?
Discover the Award-Winning Designs
What Are the Good Design Awards 2026?
The Good Design Awards 2026 celebrated outstanding design and innovation across Australia and beyond. Held at ICC Sydney on 9 October 2026, the awards recognised products and ideas that help improve everyday life. Among the winners were three outdoor play designs from Vuly: the Thunder 2 Pro Trampoline, Max 2.1 Swing Set with Cubby and Quest 2.1 Monkey Bars series .
But what does winning a design award mean for an Aussie family?
Think beyond how something looks. Good design also considers how a product works, how it fits into family life and how it can adapt over time. For parents exploring outdoor play equipment, the Good Design Awards 2026 in Sydney offer a chance to discover the thinking behind the equipment their kids might enjoy for years to come. Because a great backyard isn't just about filling space. It's about making memories.
From bouncing to climbing and everything in between, the Good Design Awards 2026 in Sydney put the spotlight on outdoor play equipment built around real family life. Maybe your little one loves jumping. Maybe they're happiest on the swings. Or maybe they're the adventurous type who'll climb just about anything.
Let's meet the designs that earned recognition.
Thunder 2 Pro Trampoline
2026 Good Design Award Winner
Some kids just can't stay still. One minute they're running around the house, the next they're asking to go outside for another bounce.
The Thunder 2 Pro brings that excitement into the backyard with its distinctive leaf-spring design, enclosed jumping area and sturdy frame.
Recognised at the Good Design Awards 2026, it shows how a classic backyard favourite can keep evolving.
Max 2.1 Swing Set with Cubby
2026 Good Design Award Winner
Remember trying to swing so high you thought you could touch the clouds?
Now imagine adding a little cubby where kids can hide, chat, dream up games or turn an ordinary afternoon into their own adventure.
The Max 2.1 combines the familiar joy of swinging with flexible play options for growing families.
Its recognition at the Good Design Awards 2026 highlights how even a traditional swing set can offer something new.
Monkey Bars & Quest 2.1 Pro
2026 Good Design Award Winner — Quest 2.1 & 2.1 Pro Range
"Mum, watch this!"
Every parent knows what usually happens next.
Another climb. Another challenge. Another attempt to make it from one end of the monkey bars to the other.
The Quest 2.1 range brings climbing, swinging and imaginative play together in a system that families can customise as their children grow.
Recognised at the Good Design Awards 2026, the range shows how backyard equipment can change along with your kids.
Treehouse Playset
What if your backyard had a secret hideout?
Somewhere kids could become explorers, invent their own stories or spend an afternoon pretending they're high up in the treetops.
While the Good Design Awards 2026 recognised the Quest 2.1 Monkey Bars range, the Treehouse brings another layer of imagination to backyard play.
And the adventures don't stop there!
Meet two more awesome new playsets: the Pirate Ship and Climbing Frame. Who knows? They might just be the next stars of the 2027 Australian Good Design Awards!
For now, let the little adventures begin.