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.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Introducing a brand new category in the "red dot award: design concept 2013"
As technologies evolve, new norms and new product are created. The “red dot award: design concept” has also evolved to adopt new norms and products: the result is three brand new concept categories, all poised to receive innovative ideas that will give everyone an insight into what designers are envisioning for the future. More »
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
The countdown for outstanding communication design is on: Application period ends!
Only until 24 May, established advertising professionals, talented newcomers, media, agencies and companies from around the world have the chance to impress the 24-strong jury of experts with their works in the “red dot award: communication design 2013”. In 21 categories, red dot is looking for the latest trends and tools from the fields of Social Media, Advertising, Games, Corporate Film or Interface Design. More »
Friday, 17 May 2013
Presenting the entries at the "red dot award: design concept 2013"
The presentation boards are the key to delivering creative ideas to the red dot jury. Over the years, the jurors have commented on what would be effective for them when it comes to reading the ideas presented. More »
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
“red dot award: communication design 2013”: announcement of the jury
The jury for this year’s “red dot award: communication design” has been chosen. 24 international names in the creative industry will judge entries from all over the globe. Only the best entries will be awarded with the sought-after “red dot” in a total of 21 categories that include Advertising, Promotion and Graphic Design. More »
Monday, 13 May 2013
Design as an engine of innovation: award ceremony for the “interzum award: intelligent material & design 2013”
Every two years, Koelnmesse collaborates with red dot to host the “interzum award: intelligent material & design”. The competition awards the best designs in the international supplier industry for the furniture and interior decorating industries. On 12 May 2013, the proud prize winners were given their awards on the occasion of the start of the interzum cologne. More »
Friday, 10 May 2013
Call for papers: seminar on new production forms and innovative materials in the red dot design museum
On 2 July 2013, the red dot design museum in Essen, Germany, is hosting a seminar on the subject “New production forms and innovative materials for design and architecture”. An international audience is invited to exchange their experiences in the field of new production processes and innovative materials. Therefore, designers, architects, engineers and material developers around the world are called upon to apply with their papers for their chance to become a speaker and give insights into the latest developments and their projects. The deadline for entries is 27 May 2013. More »
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
red dot award: communication design 2013: Application only until 24 May!
Create design future and win: in the “red dot award: communication design 2013” designer, agencies, design offices and campaign orientated companies are asked to hand in their works until 24 May 2013. For creativity, against uniformity! In one of the world’s most renowned design contests, individuality and imagination are a must. More »
Friday, 3 May 2013
MINI's great performance at the red dot design museum
The British Embassy Berlin is currently self-promoting the UK with an innovative campaign. Under the slogan “This is Great”, a MINI exclusively branded with the Union Jack is touring in Germany and heading for interesting places with a connection to Great Britain. There is no question that a visit at the red dot design museum in Essen also was on the list – mind you the building was reconstructed into a museum by the British star architect Lord Norman Foster. More »
Thursday, 25 April 2013
“Most designers just love what they do” – Interview with Mirko Leyh
The red dot design award has always pursued the objective to especially approach and motivate young creatives. With the special young professional program, the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen has successfully implemented this intention. Every year, a renowned jury awards the best newcomer works in the fields of product design, communication design and design concept. Mirko Leyh explains why participating in the “red dot award: communication design” is definitely profitable. The last year’s “red dot: best of the best” awardee reveals his idea about excellent design and the advantages coming along with a red dot especially for career entrants. More »
Friday, 19 April 2013
Inspiring collaboration – when red dot laureates come together
Out of thousands of entries, only the best ideas and works are honoured in the red dot design award every year. But is it possible to even potentiate outstanding design quality? What happens if successful designers and products come together and something totally new is created as a result? Surprisingly, the red dot laureate Andy Adresen from Switzerland did so by combining a shelf with the legendary Porsche 911. He proves that even products from very different segments can perfectly harmonise. More »
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