Evig downlight convinces the Red Dot Jury

Designer Parisa Ebadat was able to convince the Red Dot Jury with her entry in the Red Dot Award: Product Design. She was one of the 50 young talents who were drawn by lot during the Young Professionals Application Day and thus received the chance to participate in the competition free of charge.

Interview with Young Professionals Application Day winner Parisa Ebadat

In the interview, Parisa Ebadat discusses her commitment to circular economy principles in creating the Evig downlight, highlighting the importance of sustainability and user experience in product design. She shares insights on breakthrough moments, the influence of mentors, and the impact of the Red Dot Award on her career, offering valuable advice for aspiring designers.

Red Dot: What inspired you to prioritise circular economy principles in the design of the Evig downlight?

Parisa Ebadat: As a designer, I feel a strong sense of responsibility for the environmental impact of the products I create, especially when produced on a large scale. The inspiration to prioritise circular economy principles stems from analysing existing products and observing how they either harmonise with or disrupt environmental sustainability. This early awareness has shaped my design philosophy throughout designing Evig downlight.

How has participating in the Red Dot Award: Product Design influenced your career as a young professional?

The Red Dot Award has had a great impact on my career. It not only validated my design on a global stage, boosting my confidence, but it also provided valuable recognition that helped establish reliability with customers during the early stages of product launch. This recognition has been a significant driver of motivation and professional growth.

What advice would you give aspiring designers who want to participate in the Red Dot Design Award or who are early in their design careers?

One of the most important lessons I learned was not to let self-doubt undermine the value of my work. While it’s crucial to stay focused on refining and improving the design, it’s equally important to believe in its potential. My advice to aspiring designers is to embrace the process of continuous improvement but to always recognise the worth of their design. Confidence is the key to success, both in competitions like the Red Dot Award and in your professional career.

The full interview can be downloaded in the attachment.

Save the Date: Young Professionals Application Day on 27 November 2024

The 2024 Young Professionals Application Day is just around the corner. On 27 November, young designers will have 24 hours to enter a draw for one of 50 free registration spots for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025.

Eligible participants are designers who graduated no more than five years ago, with products that have been or will be manufactured in an industrial production process. The product must have been launched between 1 January 2023 and 1 July 2025. To enter the draw, a brief product description, up to five images of the product, and a scan of the degree certificate are required.

The selected talents will have their products evaluated by the Red Dot Jury. If awarded, they will receive the extensive benefits of the Winner Package “Regular”, which will communicate their success in the award on an international scale – free of charge.

The application portal will open at midnight on 27 November for 24 hours. Interested individuals should mark the date and seize this unique opportunity to advance their careers as Young Professionals.

Further information: www.red-dot.org/ypad