Awards & Recognition
Thoughtful small-space design, recognised beyond the campsite.
IWANA approaches compact camper design as a design problem first: proportion, light, storage, usability and the experience of arriving somewhere beautiful with less setup.
2026
Australian Design Awards · Gold
IWANA received Gold recognition in the 2026 Australian Design Awards. For a small independent camper design studio, the recognition reflects the same principles we use across the range: lightweight thinking, compact proportions, purposeful detail and a cabin that feels considered rather than compromised.
The award sits within a broader design story that includes Landscape, Outback 2.0 and Drift X.
In the press
A feature in Good Weekend.
IWANA’s founders, Marianella and Ana Claudia, were featured in The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Weekend, sharing part of the story behind the people and ideas that shaped IWANA.
Recognition in context
Design that shows up in the details.
Small-space planning
Sleeping, storage, ventilation and movement are treated as one system rather than a collection of features.
Lightweight thinking
The goal is not size for its own sake, but enough comfort with less weight, less setup and easier towing.
Personal expression
Colour, finishes and selected touring options let each IWANA feel more personal than a standard production camper.
See the work behind the recognition.
Explore the current range and practical camper design guides from the IWANA team.