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  • Automobile, Motorräder und Chefdesigner auf Zollverein: Presse-Einladung zur Red Dot Award Ceremony 2026

    Am 7. Juli 2026 werden auf dem UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein zahlreiche im Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 ausgezeichnete Automobile und Motorräder präsentiert. Vor Ort werden zudem Chefdesigner sowie hochrangige Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der ausgezeichneten Unternehmen anwesend sein.
    Für die Automobilfachpresse entsteht damit ein konzentrierter Zugang zu aktuellen Positionen im Fahrzeugdesi

  • Red Dot Gala 2026 live auf YouTube

    Am 7. Juli 2026 zeichnet der Red Dot Design Award im Aalto-Theater in Essen die besten Produktdesigns des Jahres aus. Im Rahmen der Red Dot Gala erhalten die Red Dot: Best of the Best-Preisträgerinnen und -Preisträger des Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 ihre Trophäen auf der Bühne.
    Die Preisverleihung wird live auf dem YouTube-Kanal von Red Dot übertragen. Der Livestream beginnt am 7. Juli u

  • World’s Best Communication Design 2025 – Red Dot Design Museum Essen zeigt mehr als 800 internationale Projekte

    Vom 27. Februar bis 31. Mai 2026 zeigt das Red Dot Design Museum Essen mit „World’s Best Communication Design 2025“ mehr als 800 ausgezeichnete Marken- und Kommunikationsprojekte aus 39 Nationen.
    Was sonst als Case Study, Reel oder PDF zirkuliert, tritt hier in einen öffentlichen Raum.
    Die Ausstellung führt gedruckte Arbeiten, Objekte und digitale Anwendungen in einer kuratierten Auswahl zus

  • Kreativität im Rampenlicht – Preisverleihung des Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2025

    Bildmaterial zur Preisverleihung finden Sie hier.
    Am 7. November 2025 wurden die herausragendsten Projekte des Jahres und die Kreativen dahinter bei der Red Dot Gala in Berlin gefeiert. Die Zeremonie bildete das Finale des Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2025. Die Sieger des Red Dot: Best of the Best wurden auf der Bühne geehrt und erhielten unter großem Applaus ihre Trophäen.

  • Accenture Song ist Red Dot: Agency of the Year 2025

    Accenture Song, die Kreativgruppe der globalen Unternehmensberatung Accenture, wurde zur Red Dot: Agency of the Year 2025 ernannt. Mit diesem Ehrentitel – der jährlich an eine Agentur vergeben wird, die für zukunftsweisende, wirkungsvolle Design- und Innovationsarbeit steht – würdigt Red Dot den herausragenden Ansatz von Accenture Song, Kreativität, Technologie und Strategie miteinander zu verbind

  • 70 Jahre Red Dot Design Museum: Jubiläumsausstellung „70 Years of Design – Masterpieces Selected by Peter Zec“

    Am 5. Oktober 2025 eröffnete das Red Dot Design Museum Essen mit einer festlichen Matinee die Jubiläumsausstellung „70 Years of Design – Masterpieces Selected by Peter Zec“, auf den Tag genau siebzig Jahre nach der Premiere der ersten Ausstellung zur Designförderung, die „Ständige Schau formschöner Industrieerzeugnisse“, in der Villa Hügel. Die neueröffnete Ausstellung schlägt den Bogen von den An

  • Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 startet – Neue Kategorie Gaming & Streaming

    Mit dem Wettberwerb für Produktdesign schreibt Red Dot 2026 erstmals eine eigene Kategorie für Gaming- und Streaming-Produkte aus. Hersteller und Designer können gezielt Produkte einreichen, die das digitale Entertainment prägen: von leistungsstarken Desktops, Laptops und Konsolen über Zubehör wie Gamepads, Headsets, Kameras, Mikrofone oder Streaming-Beleuchtung bis hin zu Gaming-Möbeln und VR/AR-

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Every balcony can become a habitat.​ 🌿 With the Essential Biodiversity Family, elho B. V. encourages people to see gardens and balconies as living ecosystems. Developed together with bird and insect experts, the collection supports urban biodiversity through thoughtful, user-friendly design - from modular birdhouses to innovative features like the adjustable rota-slider, which adapts the entrance to different bird species. Made entirely from recycled plastic, the collection demonstrates how small design decisions can create meaningful connections between people and nature. Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design:​ elho | Netherlands 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category:​ Garden Applianes and Garden Equipment #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #Biodiversity #GardenDesign

From forestry waste to future architecture. 🖤 The Elementic MO6 Carbon Tiles by @Elementic transform forestry by-products into a carbon-negative building material that combines climate impact with architectural quality. Their deep matt-black surface, tactile texture and minimalist geometry create interiors that feel calm, natural and timeless. Beyond their distinctive appearance, the tiles improve acoustics, support healthy indoor environments and permanently store carbon, demonstrating how sustainable materials can inspire a new generation of architecture. Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design:​ Elementic | Finland 🅒 Design:​ Ville Kokkonen Office for Industrial Design GmbH | Switzerland 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category:​ Sustainable Design | Wall tiles #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #SustainableDesign #Architecture

Simplicity, perfected. 🩶 The 76cm Series 11 Contemporary Pyrolytic Steam Assist Oven by Fisher & Paykel Appliances proves that the most refined design is often the most understated. From the full-width handle and brushed-silver glass to the tactile rotary control, every detail has been carefully considered to create a calm, timeless presence in the kitchen. Behind its minimalist appearance lies professional-level performance, combining Steam Assist, intelligent airflow and pyrolytic self-cleaning to deliver precision, convenience and an exceptional cooking experience. Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design:​ Fisher & Paykel Appliances | New Zealand 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category:​ Kitchen Appliances and Accessories | Oven #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #KitchenDesign #DesignExcellence

Designed to change your perspective. 🧱   Inspired by the principles of kinetic art, KINETICA – Dual Graphic Porcelain Tile transforms static walls into dynamic experiences. Its precisely engineered three-dimensional relief, synchronised graphics and carefully balanced colour contrasts create the illusion of movement, changing continuously with every shift in perspective.   Designed for façades as well as interior spaces, KINETICA combines mathematics, material innovation and artistic expression to bring architecture to life and encourage people to engage with the built environment in an entirely new way.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: Pavigres Ceramicas S.A. | Portugal   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Materials and Surfaces   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #Architecture

A familiar gesture but a completely new experience. 💡 Inspired by the elegance of traditional Chinese paper scrolls, Unica Plus by Schneider Electric is a light switch series that reimagines one of the most familiar interactions in our homes. Its innovative sliding mechanism translates the intuitive scrolling gesture of the digital age into a tactile, analogue experience, replacing the conventional rocker switch with a completely new way of controlling light. The ultra-slim, frameless design blends almost seamlessly into contemporary interiors. By combining cultural heritage, refined materiality and an interaction shaped by the digital age, Unica Plus shows how even an everyday object as familiar as the light switch can be experienced in an entirely new way. Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design:​ Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd. | China 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category:​ Interior Design Elements | switch #RedDotDesignAward #ProductDesign #InteriorDesign #DesignExcellence

Redefining the everyday journey.🚉   What if passing through a ticket gate felt as natural as simply walking? The Face Recognition Walkthrough Gate by NEC Corporation transforms access control into a seamless experience. Powered by advanced facial recognition technology, it enables continuous, contactless movement while reducing congestion and making railway stations more intuitive, efficient and welcoming.   Designed to blend into its surroundings rather than dominate them, the system demonstrates how technology can quietly improve everyday life.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: @nec_corp | Japan   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Interior Design Elements   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #UrbanMobility #DesignExcellence

Who says practical can’t be beautiful? 🚲   The Lovens Explorer 2 (@lovensbikes) challenges everything we expect from a cargo bike. By seamlessly integrating the frame and cargo box into one flowing form, it achieves a remarkably light appearance while delivering stability, comfort and everyday practicality.   From intuitive handling and a low centre of gravity to thoughtful details such as headrests, interior lighting and optional heated seats, every element is designed to make family mobility feel effortless.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: Optima Cycles Trading B.V. | Netherlands   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories   #RedDotDesignAward #ProductDesign2026 #CargoBike #UrbanMobility #Bicycles

Moving together, not apart. 🤖   The UNI-ONE reimagines personal mobility by putting people - not technology - at the centre. Controlled simply by shifting body weight, it enables hands-free movement while keeping users at eye level with those around them, making everyday interactions feel natural and equal.   Inspired by decades of Honda's robotics research, the device combines intuitive mobility with a warm, approachable design that breaks down physical and psychological barriers.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: @hondajp | Japan   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Robotics   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #InclusiveDesign #Robotics

Back to the essence of photography. 📷   The Sigma BF strips photography back to what matters most: light, composition and the moment itself. Inspired by the idea of a modern camera obscura, its monolithic aluminium body, minimalist controls and distraction-free interface invite photographers to slow down and create with intention. Every detail is reduced to its purpose, turning the camera itself into an object of timeless simplicity.   Ⓒ Manufacturer: @sigmaglobalvision | Japan   🅒 Design: Iwasaki Design Studio | Japan   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Cameras and Camera Equipment   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #CameraDesign #DesignExcellence

Your workspace, wherever you need it. 💼   Designed for today’s flexible ways of working, the Leitz Portable Desk Organisers keep everyday essentials organised, accessible and ready to move. Whether in the office, at home or at a shared desk, the innovative clamping system transforms almost any tabletop into a well-organised workspace.   Made from recycled felt, wood and metal, the organisers combine thoughtful functionality with warm, tactile materials - bringing order to dynamic work environments.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: LEITZ ACCO Brands GmbH & Co. KG | Germany   🅒 Design: UP Designstudio GmbH | Germany   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Office Organisation   #RedDotDesignAward #ProductDesign2026 #NewWork #WorkspaceDesign #InteriorDesign

Clear guidance when it matters most. 🩹   The WERO Smart Case was designed to make first aid intuitive, even for people with no prior medical training. A colour-coded organisation system, clearly arranged contents and an integrated visual guide help users find the right equipment quickly when every second counts.   By reducing complexity and guiding every interaction, the case transforms first aid into a calm, confident and accessible experience.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: @wero_taunusstein | Germany 🅒 Design: @pulsproduktdesign | Germany   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Medical Devices and Technology   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #MedicalDesign #DesignExcellence

A new chapter in motorcycle design. 🏍️   Rather than replacing an engine with a battery, the Honda WN7 redefines what an electric motorcycle can be. Built around its battery as the structural core, it introduces a new design language that balances lightness, performance and a striking sense of calm.   Guided by Honda's philosophy of "Precision of Intrinsic Design", every element serves a purpose, creating a motorcycle that feels both unmistakably Honda and unmistakably electric.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Japan   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Electric Motorcycles   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #ElectricMotorcycle #DesignExcellence

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