Spend less time cleaning and more time making memories
During a long caravanning trip to Uluru in 2018, Nathan Johnston, owner of Gusto, encountered a common problem – excessive dust and debris in his family van. After hours of cleaning and carrying multiple cleaning tools, Nathan realised there had to be a better solution. And so, the Gusto Blower unit was born.
The Gusto Blower unit is an air-powered, water-free, and user-friendly cleaning system that connects to any 12V power source. It’s perfect for cleaning camping equipment, shoes, and feet, removing dirt, dust, sand, grass, and debris.
In just two years, the Gusto Blower unit was developed and manufactured, setting the stage for revolutionising cleaning in the camping and outdoor industry.
In 2023, Nat teamed up with Graham and the Gusto product family expanded with the Gusto Dust Reduction System. Designed to offer an aesthetically pleasing, non-intrusive alternative to roof-mounted systems, it frees up roof space for solar panels while effectively reducing dust inside caravans. The Gusto Dust Reduction System was also recognised with a Good Design Award in 2023.
Now, Gusto is proud to introduce our third product, the Gusto DRS Pro, which has already received the prestigious Good Design Award. This award-winning product continues our mission of creating innovative, high-quality solutions for travelers and campers alike.
At Gusto, we stand by our core values: Integrity, Agility, Innovation, Tenacity, and Design. These principles drive everything we do, from product development to customer service, ensuring that each product we create is not only practical but also designed to make your travels cleaner and easier.
2024
Gusto DRS Pro Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation.
The Gusto DRS Pro received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation.
The Jury praised Gusto Dust Reduction System Pro commenting:
The Gusto Dust Reduction System (DRS) Pro is a groundbreaking solution for caravans, RVs, and motorhomes, offering superior dust suppression in a compact, lightweight device. The Jury was impressed by its ease of installation and efficient performance without compromising the caravan’s structure. The DRS Pro’s innovative design delivers effective dust reduction while minimising intrusion, making it an excellent example of functional performance in a small package. Its design reflects a well-resolved solution to a common issue faced by travelers.
Rachel Wye, Managing Director of Good Design Australia, remarked, “This year’s Awards reflect the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. The projects honoured in these Awards exemplify how thoughtful design can drive meaningful change, not only enhancing user experiences and the way people interact with the world, but also contributing to a more sustainable and more prosperous future. The Australian Good Design Awards are proud to recognise the truly inspirational work that is being done across different design disciplines, sectors and industries in Australia and overseas.”
The 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 Design Disciplines, covering more than 32 Categories.
The Awards recognise a diverse range of projects from Australia and abroad, encompassing architectural design, engineering, digital and communication design, and emerging fields such as design strategy, social impact and policy design – a new standalone category introduced in 2024.
This year’s entries were rigorously evaluated by more than 80 distinguished Jurors from around the globe, including designers, engineers, architects, and industry leaders.
The evaluation process focused on three core criteria: Good Design, Design Innovation, and Design Impact, ensuring that each winner demonstrated outstanding design quality and effectiveness. The Awards showcase the best in design, reaffirming the critical role design plays in shaping a better, more sustainable future for businesses and society alike.
“The Australian Good Design Awards celebrate the transformative power of design in solving complex business, environmental and societal challenges. This year’s winners showcase how design can help drive innovation, generate growth and embed sustainability principles,” Ms. Wye added.
With its roots dating back to 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards, is the country’s most prestigious international accolade for design and innovation. As the Awards mark another year of excellence, they continue to reflect the rich heritage and future potential of Australian and international design.
Ms Wye concluded, “We are honoured to celebrate this year’s Winners, whose work not only represents design excellence, but also inspires future designers, architects and innovators. These projects stand as a testament to the power of good design and its ability to make a significant, positive impact in our world.”
2023
Gusto Dust Reduction System Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation.
The Gusto Dust Reduction System received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation.
The Good Design Awards Jury commented: “The Gusto Dust Reduction System is a fantastic solution for Australian nomads. Its significantly sleek compared to its bulky roof-mounted competitors — protecting caravans from structural damage and leakage. The security and longevity of this design is an impressive achievement. ”
The 2023 Good Design Awards attracted high-quality design projects from Australia and around the world. These innovative projects were evaluated by more than 70 Australian and international Jurors, including designers, engineers, architects and thought leaders. More than 900 entries were evaluated according to a strict set of design evaluation criteria which includes Good Design, Design Innovation and Design Impact.
“To be recognised with an Australian Good Design Award tells the world this project not only represents design excellence, but it also surpasses the criteria for design innovation and design impact. The Good Design Award is an independent endorsement of professional design quality,” said Dr. Brandon Gien, CEO of Good Design Australia and Chair of the Australian Good Design Awards.
The Good Design Awards Jury spent two days at the Sydney Opera House discussing and debating which projects should be recognised with the prestigious Good Design Award accolade.
“Some of the Award-winning projects from this year’s Good Design Awards are truly ground-breaking. There are so many inspiring impact-led projects this year that have embraced the power of design as a problem-solving tool – their design stories deserve to be recognised and celebrated at the highest level. We are proud to continue the legacy of celebrating design, and designers making a positive impact on our world. The Good Design Awards showcase what true design excellence looks like, to inspire others to greatness – that’s exactly what these Awards are about.”
Projects recognised with an Australian Good Design Award demonstrate excellence in professional design and highlight the impact a design-led approach has on business success and social and environmental outcomes.
“The Good Design Awards recognise and celebrate the transformative power of design to find innovative, customer-centric solutions to local and global challenges. My sincere congratulations to all the designers, engineers, architects and innovators recognised in this year’s Awards – you deserve to be celebrated at the highest level possible,” Dr. Gien concluded.
