Cygnett Wins Two Awards at Good Design Awards
Cygnett's Encore power bank range and wireless charger earned recognition in the Product Design category at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
Cygnett received two awards at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, with its Encore power bank range and Encore 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger both recognised in the Product Design - Consumer Electronics category. The Encore range was developed by Cygnett's Melbourne-based product team.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights Australian product design in consumer electronics, a category where portable charging and wireless accessories are in high demand. The awards place Cygnett's Encore products under a national design benchmark.
The Encore 10K offers 10,000mAh with 45W charging, while the Encore 20K offers 20,000mAh with 65W charging, both with two USB-C ports, one USB-A port and an integrated smart display. The Encore 2-in-1 wireless charger weighs 82g and supports Qi2 magnetic charging.
The players
Cygnett
Cygnett is an Australian consumer electronics accessories brand known for phone chargers, power banks and computer peripherals.
Australian Good Design Awards
The Australian Good Design Awards are a national design competition that recognises excellence in product, graphic and architectural design across Australia.
The details
Both Encore power bank models feature two USB-C ports, one USB-A port and an integrated smart display. The Encore 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger folds down to an 81mm by 59mm footprint and is available through Cygnett's website and selected Australian consumer electronics retailers.
Timeline
2026: Australian Good Design Awards held under the theme Design that Leads.
5 November 2026: Announcement of Cygnett's award wins published.
The Tech Race
The Encore range's recognition in the Product Design - Consumer Electronics category sits within the Australian Good Design Awards, which assess design quality alongside function. Portable charging products are increasingly competing on design as well as battery capacity and charging speed.
The Encore 10K and 20K power banks retail for $119.95 and $169.95 respectively, and the Encore 2-in-1 charger is priced at $99.95. All three are available through Cygnett's website and selected Australian consumer electronics retailers.
The takeaway
Buyers comparing portable chargers can weigh capacity, charging wattage and footprint alongside price when choosing between models. Recognition for design can be a useful signal, though readers should check specifications against their own device needs.
Further reading
For more on portable charging and accessories, explore the Consumer Electronics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ChannelNews.
