Azzurra was recognised with both the Dulux Award for Colour and the Concept Design Award for her innovative project: a UV-reactive colour changing drink bottle designed to promote sun safety.

The VIVID Emerging Designer Awards are Australia’s longest-running design competition, is the leading award program for emerging and early career Australian designers and has advanced the careers of many prolific Australian designers such as Nicole Monks, Edward Linacre, Adam Markowitz, Dale Hardiman, Dean Norton and Marta Figueiredo. Her work stood out among more than 60 finalists, with judges selecting winners across eight categories.

The bottle, which shifts from white to navy blue in sunlight, helps users monitor UV exposure and is thoughtfully designed to be accessible for individuals with red-green colour blindness. With its ergonomic cap and durable handle strap, the product combines functionality with health awareness; an everyday item with a powerful purpose.

Azzurra’s project was initially developed as part of her IB Diploma Design Technology HL studies, where she demonstrated a commitment to tackling real-world issues such as skin cancer through design. ‘This great achievement wouldn’t have been achievable without you [Richard Burgess] so just wanted to say a big THANK YOU!!’ shared Azzurra.

Upon graduating, Azzurra was also recognised for Excellence in Academic Achievement in Design Technology HL at the Assembly for Academic Achievement.

Beyond design, she served as Whitley House Vice-Captain, Hockey Captain, and was awarded Gold in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at Speech Night in 2024.

Her achievements reflect not only her creative talent, but also her leadership and dedication to making a meaningful impact. We are proud to celebrate Azzurra’s success and look forward to seeing her continue to inspire through design.

You can follow Azzurra’s design journey on Instagram @azzurra.designs.