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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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A familiar gesture but completely new experience.​ 💡 Inspired by the elegance of traditional Chinese paper scrolls, Unica Plus reimagines one of the most familiar objects in our homes. Its innovative sliding mechanism translates the intuitive scrolling gesture of the digital age into a tactile, analogue interaction, while the ultra-slim, frameless design blends almost seamlessly into contemporary interiors. By combining cultural heritage, refined materiality and a new way of interacting with everyday technology, the series proves that even the smallest objects can redefine how we experience our living spaces. Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design:​ Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd. | China 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category:​ Interior Design Elements #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

When everything flows together.​ 💧 With LUNEOO//OOVALON, @blanco_deutschland brings the sink, tap and under-sink technology together in one seamlessly integrated system. Every detail - from the sculptural tap and magnetic spray head to the precisely shaped sink - has been developed to create a kitchen experience that feels intuitive, refined and effortless. Combining tactile interaction with intelligent functionality, the system proves that exceptional design is not just about individual products, but about how they work together. ©️Manufacturer & In-house design:​ BLANCO GmbH & Co. KG | Germany 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Kitchen Tabs and Sinks #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #KitchenDesign #DesignExcellence

Designed for cooking. Made for sharing. 🍽️ The CHUP-CHUP collection reimagines tableware as a seamless transition from oven to table. Versatile lids become serving dishes, steamers or colanders, while every piece fits together to create a dynamic, mosaic-like composition that celebrates shared meals. Inspired by traditional food culture and shaped through Spanish design and Egyptian craftsmanship, the collection brings warmth, functionality and contemporary character to every table. Ⓒ Manufacturer:​ @fathymahmoudporcelain | Egypt 🅒 Design:​ @gemmabernal.studio| Spain 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category:​ Tableware #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign #Tableware #DesignExcellence

Compact in size. Powerful in performance. 🚜   The A 909 and A 911 Compact Litronic by @liebherrconstruction combine powerful hydraulics, intuitive controls and outstanding visibility in a compact design built for demanding construction sites. From the spacious, ergonomic cabin to the intelligent operating system, every detail is designed to maximise comfort, precision and efficiency.   Developed with a holistic approach, the machines demonstrate how performance, usability and design can work together, even where space is limited.   Ⓒ Manufacturer & In-house design: Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH | Germany 🅒 Design: @nowdesign.de | Germany   🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Construction vehicles   #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #ConstructionEquipment DesignExcellenc

🎣 LEVANTE | Outdoor Equipment Designed to become an extension of the angler. With the LEVANTE series, Megabass reimagines the fishing rod as a perfectly balanced tool for precision, comfort and control. Every model is individually optimised - from the grip geometry and reel seat to the guide layout, creating an intuitive connection between angler, rod and lure. Lightweight construction, exceptional sensitivity and meticulous craftsmanship come together to elevate every moment on the water. Ⓒ Manufacturer:​ Megabass Inc. | Japan 🅒 Design: ITO HOLDINGS INC. | Japan 🏆 Red Dot: Best of the Best | Product Design 2026 🔴 Category: Outdoor and Camping Equipment #RedDotDesignAward #BestOfTheBest #ProductDesign2026 #FishingGear #DesignExcellence

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