Judging criteria
The Sustain our Nation experts judged proposals using the following criteria:
Identifying a Need
Does the proposal address one or more of the five key themes?
Does the proposal identify a genuine social need without creating issues or problems?
User Empathy
Have the relevant target individuals and groups been fully consulted in order to identify a legitimate issue?
Does the designer fully understand the lifestyle and attitudes of the end user/stakeholders?
Sustainability
Has the designer considered the 'triple bottom line': economic, social and environmental factors?
Innovation
Does the proposal demonstrate a breadth of innovation and creativity?
Business planning
Are the business/enterprise, its objectives, strategies and market credible?
Does the application include viable financial forecasts?
Quality of presentation
Is the presentation of a professional standard with cohesive narrative and appropriate visuals?