Anne-Maree Sargeant at Authentic Design Alliance
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We’re thrilled to announce that Authentic Design Alliance director Anne-Maree Sargeant (aka AMS) will return to the judging panel in 2026.
AMS has dedicated her career to design and is internationally recognised for championing original design. She has been instrumental in establishing platforms that exhibit, promote and sell authentic design products, and now leads @authentic_design_alliance — an organisation working to make replica designer furniture illegal in Australia.
Based in Sydney, AMS is an independent writer, speaker and design advocate, committed to educating audiences about the importance of supporting Australia’s thriving local design community.
As if that wasn’t enough, AMS is also launching a new podcast. Design Made is the Authentic Design Alliance® podcast hosted by AMS, featuring real conversations with designers and makers about how great design actually comes to life.
Follow @Design_Made_ for launch news and episode updates.