All-New Weber® Q™ Barbecue Range Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation
2024年9月30日 - 8:30AM
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Australian Good Design Awards 2024: Celebrating
the Transformative Impact of Design
Weber-Stephen Products LLC, the global leader in outdoor
cooking, technology, and products, has been awarded an Australian
Good Design Award in the Product Design category for its all-new
Weber® Q™ range of gas barbecues. The Australian Good Design Awards
is an annual showcase of the very best in design and innovation.
The program focuses on recognising, rewarding and celebrating the
projects, people and brands behind great designs that have the
potential to shape a better world.
Mike McDonald, Managing Director, Weber Asia-Pacific, said,
“This acknowledgment from Good Design Australia is the result of
the fantastic collaboration amongst our global team, who worked
together to reimagine this market-leading product into a design
perfectly suited for today’s Australian and New Zealand barbecue
enthusiasts.”
Rachel Wye, Managing Director of Good Design Australia,
remarked, “This year’s Awards reflect the profound ripple effects
that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. The
projects honoured in these Awards exemplify how thoughtful design
can drive meaningful change, not only enhancing user experiences
and the way people interact with the world, but also contributing
to a more sustainable and more prosperous future. The Australian
Good Design Awards are proud to recognise the truly inspirational
work that is being done across different design disciplines,
sectors and industries in Australia and overseas.”
In its evaluation of the Weber Q barbecue range, the Good Design
Jury noted: “The latest Weber Q gas barbecue range reimagines the
iconic Weber Q, which has been a cornerstone of outdoor cooking in
Australia and New Zealand for over twenty years. This new range
enhances the original's reliability, versatility, and ease of use
with an improved burner system, an expanded temperature range, new
trolleys, accessories, and the integration of Weber Connect®
technology.”
The Jury also praised the Weber Q design team for taking a
beloved classic to new heights with advanced features while
preserving its hallmark simplicity. The redesign not only retains
the essence of its predecessor but also introduces significant
improvements that enable users to explore new grilling techniques
and achieve exceptional results. As it has for nearly two decades,
the Weber Q range continues to set a high benchmark for outdoor
cooking.
PROJECT DETAILS: Project Title: All-New Weber Q Barbecue Range
Designed in: United States of America Designed by: Weber-Stephen
Products LLC Commissioned by: Weber-Stephen Products Co.
(Australia) Pty Ltd
ABOUT THE WEBER Q BARBECUE
The Weber Q barbecue, first introduced in Australia in 2003 and
later in New Zealand, created a new category of compact gas
barbecues and reset the performance standards of an affordable gas
barbecue. Over the past 20 years, the Weber Q barbecue has become
an iconic and instantly recognisable, market-leading product and a
staple of life and cooking outdoors across these two countries.
The Weber Q range is available on weber.com, in Weber Stores,
and from retail partners across Australia and New Zealand. Outdoor
cooks can select from nine models and several colours, including
Flame Red, Midnight Black, Charcoal Grey, or Smoke Grey (available
colours vary by model). Weber Q barbecues start from $369.00 (AUS)
/ $449.00 (NZ). A five-year limited warranty backs each
barbecue.
ABOUT GOOD DESIGN AUSTRALIA AND THE AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN
AWARDS
Good Design Australia is an international design promotion
organisation responsible for managing the annual Australian Good
Design Awards and other signature design events. With a proud
history that dates back to 1958, Good Design Australia remains
committed to promoting the importance of design to business,
industry, government and the general public and the critical role
it plays in creating a better, safer and more prosperous world.
These Awards recognise a diverse range of projects from
Australia and abroad, encompassing architectural design,
engineering, digital and communication design, and emerging fields
such as design strategy, social impact and policy design – a new
standalone category introduced in 2024. This year's entries were
rigorously evaluated by more than 80 distinguished Jurors from
around the globe, including designers, engineers, architects, and
industry leaders. For more information, visit
www.good-design.org
ABOUT WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLC
Weber, headquartered in Palatine, Ill., is the world’s leading
barbecue brand. The Company’s founder George Stephen, Sr.,
established the outdoor cooking category when he invented the
original kettle charcoal barbecue more than 70 years ago. Weber
offers a comprehensive, innovative product portfolio, including
charcoal, gas, pellet, and electric barbecues, smokers, griddles,
and accessories designed to help outdoor cooks create amazing
memories and delicious food. Weber offers its barbecues,
accessories, services, and experiences to a passionate community of
millions across more than 70 countries.
Weber, Q, and Weber Connect are registered trademarks owned by
Weber-Stephen Products LLC.
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