The document summarizes the 2009 Design NSW Travelling Scholarship which is an $18,000 award that assists early career NSW designers to undertake professional development abroad. It lists the top twelve finalists for the award including the winner, Liesl Hazelton. The finalists' projects are briefly described and images of their work are shown clockwise.

1. 2009 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship Presented by the Powerhouse Museum and Arts NSW, in partnership with British Council, this $18,000 scholarship assists a NSW designer at the beginning of their career to undertake a program of professional development abroad. Following are the top twelve entries in 2009. Read more about the award, the winner and the finalists on dhub.org

2. WINNER – Liesl Hazelton Clockwise from left: Traditional Processes, brooch; Traditional Processes, rings; Cable Couch.

3. FINALIST – Arnel Rodriguez Clockwise from left: Website and print collateral for Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design; Work/Play UTS: 30 Years of Visual Communication Exhibition.

4. FINALIST – Fraser Mudge Clockwise from left: Throw, clothes airer; Beam, desk light; Work, desk.

5. FINALIST – Kenan Wang Clockwise from left: Twist Bench; Topological Modular Light; Shining, table lamp and pencil sharpener.

6. FINALIST – Tom Fereday Clockwise from left: Stack Chair; Mono sandwich grill; Solar stand

7. Tomek Archer Clockwise from left: Campfire table; Peg Leg

8. Amy Cunningham Clockwise from left: Steppe stools and tables; Silhouette stand and screen; Show-Off, display unit for objects

9. Carly Buteux Clockwise from left: Be Green and Peaceful; All you need is type

10. Edwina Hagon Clockwise from left: Lace Curtain top; Leather shoe

11. Lang Leav Clockwise from left: Quaint Little Rhymes; The Teddy Bear’s Picnic

12. Nathan Mills Clockwise from left: Andromeda Furniture Series; Quantum Lounger; Schlicht

13. Rachael Cassar Clockwise from left: Ruby