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2026

Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design

Germany

Organised by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG

A programme for brand and communication design. Entry, physical materials and post-award communication packages are managed under its own rules.

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Eligibility and scope

Who and what may enter

Submit work in the relevant brands and communication category. The 2026 entry window has closed; its dates are not carried over to the next edition.

Limits and exclusions

The entry must meet the selected edition, category, eligibility and intellectual-property requirements.

Dates and milestones

Physical delivery Deadline

2026-05-29

Programme / applicable categoryPrecision: dayOfficial source

Official fees

Amounts retain the official currency and recorded conditions. Entry, progression, award packages and optional items are distinct. Ruinuo’s advisory fees are agreed separately.

registrationRequired when applicable

Early-bird Registration fee

250 EUR

Excludes VAT

Per entry; 2026-01-26 to 2026-02-13

Official fee source
registrationRequired when applicable

Regular Registration fee

330 EUR

Excludes VAT

Per entry; 2026-02-14 to 2026-04-24

Official fee source
registrationRequired when applicable

Late Registration fee

470 EUR

Excludes VAT

Per entry; 2026-04-25 to 2026-05-08

Official fee source
winner packageRequired when applicable

Red Dot Regular Award package starting price

2,200 EUR

Excludes VAT

After winning only; other packages depend on award level and option

Official fee source

Materials and samples

Entry materials

  • Project introduction, presentation and applicant details through the official system.
Official entry instructions

Samples depend on category or progression

Confirm the applicable stage, quantity, specification, receiving address and route before dispatch. Use the current official notice; an organiser’s office address is not automatically a sample warehouse.

Sample instructions 1

Sample instructions 2

Quantity and specification
Confirm the number, version and size of printed work, packaging or other originals against the category and entry notice.
Delivery
The 2026 physical-delivery window is 11–29 May. Use current official addresses and identification labels.
Costs and responsibilities
The reviewed public rules do not fully assign freight, import tax, insurance and return costs. Confirm responsibilities with organiser and carrier before shipping; these are not assumed free or included in entry.
Return and retention
The reviewed rules do not fully explain return, retention or disposal. Confirm whether return is available, collection deadlines and costs before dispatch.
Full underlying research note (Chinese)

寄样要求：部分类别需提交实体原件

适用阶段：报名流程按类别判断是否提交实体原件，不能将所有品牌与传达类项目都视为免寄样。

数量与规格：印刷品、包装或其他实体作品的数量、版本和尺寸，按类别要求及报名通知确认。

交付时间与地点：2026实体交付窗口为5月11—29日；使用本届官方通知的地址和识别标签。

费用由谁承担：已查公开规则没有完整列明运费、进口税费、保险和退样费用由谁承担。寄送前需向主办方及承运方确认，不把这些支出视为免费或已含在报名费中。

退样与处置：已查公开规则未完整说明退样、留存或销毁安排。寄送前先确认是否退还、领取期限及相关费用。

适用范围：2026届及所列现行官方规则；后续届次重新核对。

Assessment and recognition

How entries are assessed

Design quality and creativity in brand and communication work are assessed.

Recognition and permitted use

The award package includes mark, certificate, yearbook and online display and is mandatory after winning.

Official sources and verification

This is an independently maintained reference record. The organiser’s current rules govern eligibility, deadlines, charges and the award decision. The review date describes source verification, not a new publication of organiser rules.

Official reference 1www.red-dot.orgReviewed 2026-10-15Official reference 2www.red-dot.orgReviewed 2026-10-15
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