StandingTall, the innovative and clinically proven home-based exercise program, has won Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation.
The app, developed by researchers from NeuRA and UNSW in collaboration with Miroma Project Factory, was recognised in the social impact category.
Senior Principal Research Scientist, Professor Kim Delbaere, said the app had been co-designed with older Australians and so they dedicated the award to them.
“Every feature was co-designed to make it simple, engaging and empowering,” she said.
“This has been a true team effort, from our researchers and clinical partners to our app developers at Miroma Project Factory, whose creativity and technical excellence brought StandingTall to life.
“StandingTall has always been a collaboration at every level, between older Australians, our research team, our clinical partners and our app development partners at Miroma Project Factory. Together, we’ve turned years of science into a practical tool that genuinely fits into people’s lives. This award belongs to everyone who contributed their time, energy and ideas to make that possible.”
Miroma Project Factory CEO, Kat Robinson, said the award was recognition of years of thoughtful collaboration.
“We believe design is at its best when it empowers independence and wellbeing, and StandingTall is proof of how technology and thoughtful design can deliver measurable impact at scale,” she said.
Awards jury comments recognised StandingTall’s impact on falls prevention, noting research has found StandingTall reduced falls by 16% and fall-related injuries by 20%.
“The standard of Award Winners in this year’s Australian Good Design Awards was the highest on record, with game-changing projects that push the envelope of good design, design innovation and design impact,” said Good Design Australia Managing Director, Rachel Wye.
“These Awards clearly demonstrate the transformational power of design to create a better and more sustainable future.”
The awards will be presented on Friday night.
