The product design competition has existed since 1955. Its award, the “red dot”, is an internationally recognised quality seal. The best products receive the “red dot: best of the best” award.
The competition for design concepts and prototypes is held annually in Singapore. The highest award for the best of all concepts is the red dot: luminary which includes prize money of $5,000.
The highest award in the communication design competition is the “red dot: grand prix” for the best work in a category. The “red dot: junior prize”, which includes prize money of 10,000 euros, will be awarded to the best student work.
design award news
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
red dot grants free participation for up-and-coming designers!
At the “red dot award: product design 2013“, creative talents have once again the chance to prove their design skills and to compete with renowned designers from all over the world. On 18 December 2012, they have 24 hours to apply for one out of 50 free participations. More »
Friday, 7 December 2012
“German Design Standards - From Bauhaus to Globalisation”: successful exhibition opening in Hong Kong
With huge media interest, the exhibition "German Design Standards - From Bauhaus to Globalisation" opened on 6 December in Hong Kong. Until 4 March 2013, it narrates the success story of German design. Renowned representatives from the field of economy and design informed themselves about the evolution of design "Made in Germany" from a cultural, economic and aesthetic perspective. More »
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
125 years Made in Germany (part 1) - these are the brands!
On 6 December, the exhibition “German Design Standards - From Bauhaus to Globalisation“ opens in Hong Kong. Until 4 March 2013, it narrates the success story of German design and describes it by numerous exhibits. In cooperation with the Neue Sammlung - The International Design Museum Munich, the exhibition in Hong Kong presents selected winning works of the red dot design award, but also iconic products which have become “German Design Standards”. In this series, the masters of German design will be presented. More »
Monday, 3 December 2012
red dot award: product design 2013 - Early Bird registration phase ends on 7 December!
The “red dot award: product design 2013” is in full swing. With their design focused entries, numerous designers and companies have already ensured that the jury can look forward to the competition with anticipation. Only until 7 December 2012, during the Early Bird registration phase, designers and manufacturers from around the world have the chance to take part in the competition for the coveted red dot with their best products at a reduced rate. More »
Friday, 30 November 2012
Helsinki looks back on a successful year as World Design Capital 2012
On 29 November 2012, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) announced the conclusion of Helsinki’s official World Design Capital 2012 year. During the Closing Summit, international guests commemorated the city’s successful yearlong programme and also witnessed the handover of the WDC title to Cape Town (South Africa), which will bear it in 2014. More »
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Heim+Handwerk: Fair for current product ranges for the world of living opened
The trade fair “Heim+Handwerk” on the Messegelände München in Munich, Germany, just opened its doors and presents a broad range of products from the fields of building, furnishing and living until 2 December 2012. More than 900 exhibitors from 27 participating countries show the latest trends – from garden and wellness over accessories for living to kitchens. More »
Friday, 16 November 2012
red dot institute makes a cooperation agreement with Duoc UC in Chile
To provide students with the opportunity of learning relevant information on the design industry on an international level, red dot and Chilean design- and communication school Duoc UC signed an agreement: Students of the degree programme “Design and communication” soon have the chance to complete professional practical training at the renowned red dot institute, increase their knowledge and thus have an international look at this industry. This agreement has been made during the CUMULUS conference “Projecting Design 2012” in Santiago de Chile. More »
Friday, 16 November 2012
Sharp and award-winning: the knife series by TV cook Sarah Wiener
Kitchen knives are among the most important tools for any cook – nobody knows this better than TV cook and “red dot: best of the best” laureate Sarah Wiener. Just as her cuisine is based on freshness and quality, this knife series, which is named after the celebrity chef, speaks for tradition and form. The series is made up of nine pieces manufactured by Pott, a long-established German knife maker, in a traditional process involving 90 different steps. The blades are extremely tough and rust resistant, as well as flexible and resilient: They stay sharp for a long time and can easily be sharpened at home. More »
Thursday, 15 November 2012
PROUD paper on the added value of co-design
In our everyday life, we are always surrounded by design: regardless of whether it is the toothbrush you use day by day, a website on which you try to find some information or the infrastructure which surrounds you. Thereby, people put the most different demands on the market. Claims, which need to be satisfied by designers, architects and manufacturers alike. Dealing with peoples’ different perspectives and ideals is a challenge within the design process. More »
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Allow free play to creative ideas
Too many cooks spoil the broth? As if! The more experts deal with a certain problem, the more diverse and successful the final result may turn out. Especially in the field of design, companies use crowd-sourcing and encourage engineers and designers, to jointly develop ideas for new projects. More »
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