Billy Blue Design students win 12 Indigo Awards in 2026

Billy Blue’s rising designers continue to build an impressive global footprint, earning 12 awards in the 2026 Indigo Design Awards (Student Category) and showcasing the creative maturity and professional readiness that define our Graphic and Communication Design programs.

This year’s results include 1 Gold, 9 Silver and 2 Bronze awards. A testament to the talent of our students and the dedication of the academics who guide them. It also marks a continued upward trajectory for Billy Blue College of Design, building on our strong performance in previous years.

“We are so proud of the level of talent and craft demonstrated by our students. To be recognised on a global stage shows a commitment to excellence that is evident in both our students, teaching staff and assessment briefs.” – Hannah Schmith, Senior Learning Facilitator

Celebrating our 2026 Indigo Award winners

Andrea Bertolini – Bunker Lab

• Gold: Wayfinding for Graphic Design
• Silver: Branding for Graphic Design

Minh Chau Le – Viet Nong Rice

• Silver: Packaging Design for Graphic Design
• Bronze: Branding for Graphic Design

Yumi Ito: Personal Branding

• Silver: Branding for Graphic Design

Jorja Barlow – Clean2

• Silver: Packaging Design for Graphic Design

Maisy Geddes – Two:Thirty

• Silver: Packaging Design for Graphic Design

Ana Morato – Bodega Valenciana

• Silver: Branding for Graphic Design

Isabella Lam – Uncle Butters

• Silver: Branding for Graphic Design and Packaging Design for Graphic Design

Alex White – Chirps Chicken

• Silver: Branding for Graphic Design

Caitlin Conradie – River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve

• Bronze: Branding for Graphic Design

Awards recognition build career confidence

Design awards aren’t just a celebration of creativity; they’re a powerful employability asset. For our students, recognition at the Indigo Awards becomes:

• A portfolio differentiator
• Evidence of industry level craft
• A signal to employers that they can deliver real-world outcomes
• A confidence-building milestone as they transition into professional practice

These wins demonstrate that our students are not only learning design, they’re already operating at a global standard. That’s the kind of momentum that helps them step into internships, freelance work and graduate roles with clarity and credibility.

Billy Blue: where troublemakers get industry-ready

These results reflect more than individual talent, they highlight the strength of our teaching community and the industry aligned learning environment our students experience every day.

“Very excited that after receiving a Merit in th e 2025 AGDA awards, Clean2 has now gone on to win silver in the Indigo Design Awards. Very proud of this project I completed while studying, and so excited by what it has achieved!” – Jorja Barlow

A growing legacy of excellence

Billy Blue’s performance at the Indigo Awards continues to build year on year:

• 2026: 1 Gold, 9 Silver, 2 Bronze
• 2025: 3 Gold, 8 Silver
• 2024: 3 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze
• 2023: 3 Gold, 1 Silver

This consistent recognition on a global stage reinforces the calibre of our programs and the strength of our student work.

Explore the full 2026 Indigo Award winners gallery here.