Midea's Easy-Lift Dishwasher Wins 2026 Australian Good Design Award

MELBOURNE, 6 OCTOBER, 2026 – Midea, one of the world’s largest home appliance and smart home technology companies, has today been awarded a prestigious 2026 Australian Good Design Award for its 15 Place Easy-Lift Dishwasher. Recognised in for Product Design in the Domestic Appliances category, the award recognises excellence in design, innovation and impact, with Midea awarded for the intuitive and consumer-focused design of its innovative Easy-Lift Basket, a bottom tray that easily rises up to waist height, even when carrying up to 18kg of dishes.

Established in 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards are Australia’s longest-running international design awards and one of the world’s most respected design recognition programs. The Australian Good Design Awards recognise excellence from around the world across 13 overarching design disciplines and more than 30 categories, with every project evaluated by an independent Jury of more than 100 Australian and international design experts with a focus on Good Design, Design Innovation and Design Impact.

Midea’s new Easy-Lift functionality eliminates the need to bend down to load or unload the bottom tray and makes it easy to bring even a stacked tray up to waist height. It is designed to bring greater comfort and convenience to a wider array of Australian homes. The Easy-Lift dishwasher also includes a wide range of other premium features, including a 5.5 star water rating, 4.5 star energy rating, Space Master Design that provides 46mm of additional height internally for taller items in the upper basket, and Ion Dishfresh technology which eliminates up to 99.8% of pollutants.

The Australian Good Design Awards Jury said:

“The Jury recognises the Midea Easy-Lift Dishwasher for its meaningful inclusive innovation that addresses accessibility challenges through the distinctive Easy-Lift basket feature, which raises 25cm to eliminate bending and strain for users with mobility limitations while enhancing comfort for all.”

“The Jury was impressed by the strong inclusive thinking demonstrated throughout the design, particularly how the Easy-Lift basket can carry up to 18kg and operate for 75,000 cycles. The combination of the ActiveOpen air dry feature, Ion Dishfresh technology eliminating 99.8% of pollutants, and the Spacemaster design providing 46mm additional internal height alongside impressive 5.5-star water and 4.5-star energy ratings demonstrates how this product successfully balances functionality, efficiency and user-centred design.”

“The Jury congratulates the team on creating an accessible, high-performance appliance that ergonomically enhances the standard dishwasher experience.”

Midea says the Good Design Awards recognition reflects the brand’s commitment to designing appliances around the way Australians live and interact with their appliances.

“Being recognised by Good Design Australia is a proud moment for our team. The Easy-Lift Dishwasher was designed to make everyday living easier, more comfortable and more efficient. This award shows that thoughtful, accessible design belongs in every Australian household,” said Ivan Ma, General Manager for Midea Australia and New Zealand.

“At Midea, we recognise that Australian households are increasingly busy and need smarter solutions for everyday routines. Whether it's someone with a bad back, a multigenerational household, or one with a busy work and after school schedules that makes clean up after meals a time-sensitive task, the Easy-Lift Dishwasher is designed to make a daily chore easier on everyone.” 

Midea Easy-Lift Dishwasher (MDW6099B15BDX) – Key Features At A Glance:

• Easy-Lift Basket: Raises the lower basket by up to 25cm for easier loading and unloading, reducing the need to bend down and improving accessibility for older Australians, people with mobility limitations and those with chronic back pain. 

• 5.5 Star Water Rating and 4.5 Star Energy Rating: Designed for efficient everyday operation without compromising on performance. 

• Spacemaster Design: Provides up to 46mm of additional internal height and up to 9% more capacity, allowing more room for taller items and glassware. 

• Ion Dishfresh: Eliminates up to 99.8% of pollutants by releasing negatively charged ions to create a cleaner, anti-bacterial internal environment. 

• Dual Zone Wash: Allows the upper or lower basket to run independently, reducing water and energy usage for smaller loads. 

• ActiveOpen Dry: Automatically opens the dishwasher door at the end of each cycle to release steam and improve drying performance with energy-efficient airflow. 

• Auto Wash: Intelligent sensors detect how dirty dishes are and automatically adjust the wash cycle for an efficient, high-quality clean. 

• High load durability: Easy-Lift Basket supports up to 18kg with a lifespan of up to 15 years and the ability to operate for up to 75,000 cycles. 

• Sleek and intuitive design: Combines accessibility, spatial efficiency and modern functionality in one streamlined appliance. 

Pricing and availability

The Midea Easy-Lift Dishwasher (MDW6099B15BDX) is available at Bing Lee with a recommended retail price of A$1,269. 

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About Midea & Midea Group

Midea is one of over 10 brands operating under the Smart Home Business of Midea Group.

Founded in 1968, Midea Group is a leading global technology company and one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers. As a Fortune Global 500 enterprise, it ranked No. 231 in 2026. The Group has streamlined its core operations into seven high-growth business pillars to drive future growth: Smart Home, Industrial Technologies, Building Technologies, KUKA, New Energy, Midea Healthcare, and ANNTO Logistics.

Midea is committed to making everyday life simpler through innovative solutions that adapt to evolving lifestyles, bringing effortless and ideal living within reach for consumers worldwide.

Midea Group’s 65 production centres and around 190,000 employees in more than 200 countries and regions generated annual revenue of USD 64.3 billion in 2025. Its 41 R&D centres worldwide and strong commitment to innovation have resulted in more than 90,000 authorised patents to date.

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ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARDS

Established in 1958 under the auspices of the Industrial Design Council of Australia, the Australian Good Design Awards are Australia’s longest-running international design awards program and have recognised excellence in design and innovation for more than six decades.

The Awards span 13 overarching design disciplines and more than 30 categories, encompassing Built Environment, Communication Design, Concept Design, Digital Design, Design Research, Design Strategy, Engineering Design, Fashion and Textiles, Next Gen, Policy Design, Product Design, Service Design and Social Impact.

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