Red Dot Award: Product Design

What is Red Dot Award: Product Design?

The Red Dot Award: Product Design recognizes commercially manufactured products across furniture, lighting, household goods, technology and other categories. Registration for the 2027 edition closes on 15 January 2027.

What is the Red Dot Award: Product Design entry deadline?

The next entry deadline is 15 January 2027.

What is the Red Dot Award: Product Design entry fee?

Entry is paid: EUR 470 early, EUR 725 regular, EUR 935 late (2027), plus VAT. Fees can change between award cycles, so confirm on the official website.

Who can enter this award?

Open internationally to manufacturers, brands, companies, studios, designers, and teams, with discipline-specific launch, publication, or market-availability windows. Product Design is generally for commercially manufactured products, while Design Concept accepts forward-looking concepts and prototypes.

What is the prize?

Red Dot and Best of the Best winners receive the Red Dot label, certificate or trophy as applicable, Red Dot Design Yearbook and online archive listing, plus possible Red Dot museum or associated exhibition exposure. The Winner Package is mandatory for associated winner services.

How do I apply to Red Dot Award: Product Design?

Register online for the Product Design competition. Regular registration ends on 11 December 2026; late registration runs from 12 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Physical products are delivered for judging from 8 to 26 February 2027 according to the organizer’s instructions.

Do I need to submit a physical prototype?

Only finalists are required to submit a physical prototype. You do not need to submit one when applying or making your initial submission. If selected as a finalist, a physical prototype may need to be sent for evaluation and additional costs may apply. Check the official award website for specific requirements and shipping details.