Monday, 6 May 2013
Asian design between handicraft and hightech: free guided tour in the red dot design museum
Sunday, 12 May 2013, marks the date again: museums around the globe celebrate the “International Museum Day” for the 36th time by now. This year, the event is held under the motto “Museums (memory + creativity) = social change”. The red dot design museum, which with its world’s largest presentation of contemporary design is a Mecca for design enthusiasts, also participates with a “special” for the guests of the house. 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 »
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
red dot award: communication design 2013 - Interview with Prof. Dr. Zec
Last year, designers, companies and young professionals from 43 nations submitted a total of 6,823 works and took their chance to receive one of the coveted distinctions of the “red dot award: communication design”. Those who wanted to convince the jury of international experts, succeeded with creative designs, original concepts and expressive typography. Why does it pay off to receive a red dot, especially nowadays, and what does the “red dot: junior award” mean to up-and-coming designers? Being the initiator and CEO of red dot, Prof. Dr. Peter Zec knows the answers. More »
