2024 Good Design Awards

September 2024

Formswell Design celebrated a remarkable achievement at the 2024 Good Design Awards, taking home two prestigious honors for their innovative products, Werka: Mechanical Hitch and Paragon Espresso. This recognition highlights Formswell’s commitment to creating user-centered designs that combine functionality with cutting-edge innovation.

The Werka Mechanical Hitch impressed the jury with its groundbreaking design for secure cargo management. They described Werka as “a groundbreaking solution for effortless cargo securing,” lauding its versatility for a wide range of applications, from professional equipment transport to outdoor activities. The jury highlighted the hitch’s “well-resolved, aesthetic, functional, and rugged” qualities, as well as its affordability, which supports broader accessibility. These characteristics make Werka an ideal tool for both industry professionals and casual users.

The Paragon Espresso earned an even higher distinction with a Gold Award. Designed to enhance the espresso experience, Paragon’s patented extract-chilling technology preserves more aroma and flavor in each shot. The jury commended Paragon’s “lightweight and durable design,” recognizing its unique role in the coffee tool market and its success as a commercial product. They praised the Formswell team for turning an innovative idea into a product that “not only looks the goods, but does what it is meant to do – make a great cup of coffee!”

These Good Design Awards represent an important milestone for Formswell and for the design community as a whole. The Good Design Awards celebrate the power of thoughtful, impactful design to solve real-world challenges, elevate user experience, and enhance everyday life. This recognition fuels our commitment to bringing inventive, practical products to market, and we’re honored to be among the recipients. Thank you to the Good Design Awards jury for this recognition and to all our collaborators who help us bring these ideas to life.