Type of Projects
Upon preparing an entry for the award, specify if the design is a professional project, or a project under the Red Dot: Next Gen Award.
Type of Design Concepts
Once the project type is determined, specify if the design project is a “Concept” or “Ready For Market”. This allows the jury to better understand the design and will apply different criteria to evaluate a design that is still at a developmental stage compared to a design that is almost ready for the market.
More information on the evaluation criteria for a “Concept” and a “Ready For Market” design project can be found in “Judging Criteria”.
Concept
“Concepts” are designs that are still at the early developmental stage. They can be just an idea or a prototype and will not be made available for the market within the next few months or years.
Ready For Market
“Ready for market” designs are almost or already fully developed as a product or a service. They may have already been announced to the market but are not yet available for delivery to the market before 2 June.
Types of Categories
There are 63 categories to select from. The list of examples following each categories are samples and should not limit your entry. A single design concept can be submitted multiple times under different categories if the concept has attributes that is fitting to different categories.
Architecture and Environment
Architecture
Private houses, public housing, commercial buildings, civic and public institution buildings, museums, stations, conservation and preservation of old buildings, others
Public Space and Urban Design
Advertising columns, bollards, building elements, bus stops, car parks and multi-storey car parks, charging stations, city parks, enclosures, garden and park architecture, microarchitecture, park benches, playgrounds, public design, public play equipment, shops, street furniture, street information systems, street lights, street signs, temporary architecture, restrooms/ public toilets, urban and landscape planning, urban planning, others
Exhibition and Installations
Event design, exhibition design, exhibition design elements, facade design, information design, interior design, light installations, artistic installations, live performances, orientation systems, public installations, urban installations, virtual reality installations, pop-up spaces, stands and booths, others
Interior Architecture and Interior Design
Bars, cafés, kindergartens, cinemas, clubs, concert halls, cultural and public institutions, hotels, libraries, lounges, museums, office buildings, surgeries, real estate, residential buildings, restaurants, shopfitting, shopping malls, shops, stadiums, theatres, tiny houses, trade fair constructions, waiting areas, wellness areas, underwater homes, rapid deployment housing, capsules, others
Product
Interior Design Elements
Access control systems, bar counters and fittings, bar furniture, carpets, ceiling fans, contract furniture, décor, display solutions, doors and door systems, door locks, elevators, fire detectors, fittings, floor coverings, handles and handle systems, mirrors, partition systems, photo frames, postboxes, room acoustics, screens, security systems, smart home systems and automation, smoke alarms, sockets, soft furnishings, stairs, sun protection, switches and systems, tiles, wallpapers and wall panelling, window blinds and accessories, windows, others
Home and Seating Furniture
Armchairs, carpets and runners, chairs, chest of drawers, coffee and side tables, cupboards, decorations and accessories, dining tables, home furniture accessories, home textiles, multimedia furniture, room dividers, seating, shelves, sideboards, stools, storage, stoves, wardrobes, others
Garden Furniture
Awnings, chairs, conservatories, garden and outdoor furniture, garden tables, lounge furniture, pergolas, patio and balcony furniture, seating furniture, others
Garden Appliances and Garden Equipment
Barbecues, barbecue equipment, fences, fire pits and fire baskets, garden appliances, garden decorations, garden equipment, garden sheds, outdoor heaters, irrigation systems, parasols and sun sails, plant pots, pool accessories, pools, smokers and smoke ovens, others
Lighting Systems
Built-in lighting, downlights, emergency lighting, exterior lighting, floodlighting, guidance systems, lighting ranges, lighting systems, retail lighting, solar-powered lamps, special purpose lighting, spotlights, others
Bathroom Taps, Shower Heads and Equipment
Bathroom accessories, bathroom drainage systems, bathroom furniture, bathroom mirrors, bathroom ranges, bathroom textiles, bathtubs, bidets, showers, toilets and accessories, wash basins, whirlpools, basin mixers, electronic fittings, shower systems, showerheads, single lever mixers, twin-lever taps, others
Kitchen Taps and Sinks
Built-in sinks, electronic fittings, filter taps, flush mounted sinks, inset sinks, multifunctional sink cabinets, single lever mixers, sink and tap combinations, sinks, twin-lever taps, undermounted bowls, others
Kitchen Appliances and Accessories
Blenders and mixers, catering appliances, coffee grinders, coffee machines, dishwashers, electric kettles, extractor systems, fondues, fryers, grills, hobs, juicers, kitchen machines, microwaves, milk frothers, multifunction devices, ovens, pressure cookers, refrigerators and freezers, rice cookers, smoothie makers, soda makers, steam cookers, sterilisers, storage, stoves, tea makers, thermometers, toasters, water filtration systems, others
Tableware and Cutlery
Bowls, carafes, ceramics, chopsticks, coffee pots, cutlery sets, dishes, drinking bottles, glasses, mugs, oil and vinegar dispensers, porcelain, salt and spice shakers, special cutlery, table decorations, table textiles, teapots and tea sets, thermo mugs, thermos flasks, vases, wine openers, lunch boxes, others
Cookware and Cooking Utensils
Baking utensils, bowls, frying pans, kitchen scales, kitchen textiles, kitchen utensils, knife blocks, knives, saucepans, special cookware, woks, storage, bowls, carafes, ceramics, chopsticks, coffee pots, cutlery sets, dishes, drinking bottles, glasses, mugs, oil and vinegar dispensers, porcelain, salt and spice shakers, special cutlery, table decorations, table textiles, teapots and tea sets, thermo mugs, thermos flasks, vases, wine openers, lunch boxes, others
Heating and Air Conditioning
Air conditioning systems, air distribution systems, air inlets and air outlets, air purifiers, building technology, control systems, dehumidifiers, fans, fan heater, heating pumps, humidifiers, instant water heaters, radiators, radiators and energy systems, room controllers, solar technology, thermostats, ventilation systems, water heaters, others
TV, Audio and Home Entertainment
3D glasses, antennae, docking stations, e-readers, game consoles, home cinema, playback devices, projectors, receivers, remote controls, streaming clients, TVs, TV wall mounts, VR-glasses, amplifiers, audio accessories, bluetooth speakers, DJ equipment, docking stations, earbuds, gaming headsets, headphones, Hi-fi systems, microphones, audio players, radios, record players, speakers, soundbars, sound systems, others
Office Furniture and Office Chairs
Acoustic panels, boards, cloakrooms, conference and meeting room furniture, desks, lecterns and writing desks, home office solution, lounge furniture, office chairs, office furniture, office furniture systems, quiet zones, reception and waiting area furniture, room dividers, seating furniture systems, shelves and closets, storage space, others
Office Supplies and Stationery
Ballpoint pens, calculators, folders, fountain pens, notebooks, office organisation, pencils, pens, planners and calendars, presentation equipment, stamps, staplers and hole punches, others
Computer and Information Technology
Accessories, all-in-one computers, casings, computer components, computers, keyboards, laptops, laptop stands, mobile hard drives, monitors, mouse devices, network technology, peripheral devices, photocopiers, presentation technology, presenters, printers, scanners, servers, stylus pens, USB sticks, others
Communication Technology
Mobile phones, telephones, messaging devices and services, remote conferencing, presentation and meeting facilitation devices and wireless communication, multi-lingual communication, cross cultural communication, services or apps that enable better communication, mass communication systems, public service announcements systems, others
Medical Devices and Technology
Dental equipment, emergency equipment, general practice equipment, hospital equipment, laboratory furniture, laboratory technology, medical devices, medical equipment, medical furniture, medical imaging, medical instruments, medical measuring devices, medical sanitary fittings, operating equipment, operating technology, medical supplies, diagnostic instruments, artificial organs, implants, neurostimulation devices, others
Personal Care, Wellness and Beauty
Bathroom scales, brushes, combs, cosmetic mirrors, cosmetic tools, hair curlers, hair straighteners, hairdryers, heated pillows and covers, hygiene products, infrared cabins, manicure and pedicure equipment, massage chairs, massage equipment, oral hygiene, saunas, sex toys, shaving and hair removal, sunbeds, ultrasound devices, sleep and stress management devices and apps, sleep mask, noise reducer, others
Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories
Belts, bridal fashion, children’s clothing, e-cigarettes, exclusive collections, gloves, hair accessories, hats and caps, menswear, mobile and tablet accessories, parasols and umbrellas, scarfs, shoes, smart accessories, swimwear and accessories, underwear and lingerie, wallets, womenswear, others
Watches, Jewellery and Eyewear
Alarm clocks, analogue watches, chronographs, clockworks, digital watches, diving watches, longcase clocks, luxury watches, pocket watches, skeleton watches, sports watches, stopwatches, three-hand watches, time zone watches, wall clocks, wristwatches, anklets, bracelets, brooches, cufflinks, earrings, hair accessories, jewellery collections, luxury jewellery, necklaces and pendants, piercing and body art, pins, rings, wedding rings, prescription glasses, reading glasses, sports glasses, sunglasses, others
Luggage, Bags and Travel Accessories
Backpacks, belt bags, briefcases, dry bags, handbags, luggage scales, school bags, shoulder bags, suitcases, tote bags, travel bags, trolleys, travel adaptor, travel router, toiletry bags, navigation apps and devices, language and currency convertors, travel kits, in-transport services, apps and devices, travelogue facilitating devices and apps, tour guiding systems, others
Smart Phones, Tablets and Wearable Technology
Accessories, chargers, mobile phones, powerbanks, smartwatches, tablets, wearable innovations and technology, fitness and health trackers, wearable displays, heads-up devices, jewellery with sensors and monitoring capabilities, textiles and garments with enhanced functionalities, others
Cameras, Drones and Camera Equipment
Analogue cameras, camcorders, camera accessories, camera lenses, camera bags, cine cameras, compact cameras, digital cameras, instant cameras, SLR cameras, surveillance cameras, system cameras, studio lighting, telescopes, tripods and stands, video cameras, VR cameras, action cameras, DIY drones, drone accessories, FPV drones, fun drones, multicopters, professional drones, others
Sports and Fitness Equipment
Equestrian sports and equipment, fitness accessories, fitness equipment, functional clothing, golf and golf accessories, sporting goods, sports clothing, sports shoes, sports underwear, water sports and equipment, winter sports and equipment, others
Outdoor and Camping Equipment
Binoculars, camping furniture, camping tableware, headlamps, hiking clothing, hiking equipment, hiking shoes, mattresses, mobile power supply, outdoor clothing, outdoor equipment, outdoor lighting, outdoor shoes, penknives and hunting knives, sleeping bags, tent accessories, tents, torches, vacuum flasks, others
Hobby, Leisure and Games
Electric scooters, games, gaming machines, music equipment, musical instruments, pedal scooter, pet supplies, play equipment, skateboards, toys, board games, computer games, app games, team games, game shows, magic tricks gadgets and tools, others
Babies and Children
Baby bottles, baby carriers, baby phones and cameras, baby scales, breast pumps, child seats, children’s bicycles, children’s cutlery sets, children’s furniture, children’s tableware sets, clothing, cradles, games, hygiene products, pacifiers, play equipment, playpens, pregnancy and parenting products, strollers, sliding vehicle, toys, travel cots, tricycles, others
Education and Learning
Teaching and learning aids, stationery, back to school supplies, classroom design, toys for pre-school learning, educational games and apps, self learning devices, behavioural correction tools and apps, public campaigns, adult learning, mature learning, devices that focus attention or systems that reward learning, others
Bicycles and Personal Mobility Devices
Bicycle pumps, bike bags and baskets, bike components, bike computers, bikepacking, cargo bikes, city bikes, clothing, cross and trekking bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes, helmets, lighting, locks, mountain bikes, protectors, racing bikes, racks, transmission and gear systems, push scooters, e-scooters, others
Cars and Motorcycles
ATV, compact cars, convertibles, electric vehicles, electric motorbikes, electric scooters, estate cars, hybrid vehicles, limousines, mopeds, motorbikes, quads, small cars, snowmobiles, sports cars, SUV / off-road vehicles, tricycles, vans / minibuses, autonomous vehicles, other
Motorhomes and Caravans
Alcove motorhomes, base vehicles, campervans, caravan equipment, caravan interior fittings, caravans, components, fully integrated motorhomes, luxury liner, mobile homes, mobile tiny houses, off-road vehicles, partially integrated motorhomes, pick-up caravans, pop-up trailer, porch and cartop tents, teardrop trailers, others
Trains, Planes and Watercraft
eVTOL aircraft, aeroplane interiors, aeroplanes, flying devices, freight trains, gondola cable cars, passenger trains, train interiors, trams, boat interiors, cargo ships, catamarans, electric boats, motorboats, motorships, passenger ships, racing boats, rowing boats, sailing boats, sailing ships, steamboats, water scooters, yachts, others
Safety, Protection and Security
Safety tools, safety gear, safety wear, safety shoes, workwear, helmets, masks, gloves, alarms devices and systems, fire extinguishers, insect and pest control, diseases prevention, child safety, sports safety, body and face guards, asset and personal security, anti-theft and anti-infiltration devices, safes, locks, panic rooms, surveillance, environment monitoring system and devices, alarms, detention solutions, parameter security, others
Robotics
Autonomous mobile robots, cleaning robots, exoskeletons, exploration robots, humanoid robots, industrial robots, medical robots, robot vacuum cleaners, robotic lawnmowers, robotic parts, service robots, toy robots, others
Tools, Industrial Equipment and Machinery
Construction equipment, construction lighting, electronic tools, garden tools, hand tools, industrial tools, ladders, measurement, safety clothing, tool boxes, tool cabinets, work benches, work lighting, work protection, 3D printers, 3D scanners, automations, cash dispensers, cleaning equipment, components, control systems, detectors, equipment, event technology, gate and door systems, industrial products, light bulbs and tubes, machines, measuring technology, operating technology, POS systems, printers, safety technology, scanners, suction devices, switches, terminals, testing technology, timers, workstation systems, others
Materials and Surfaces
Materials with new and enhanced characteristics or functions, light emitting or manipulating materials, new application of existing materials, textile, fabrics, biomaterials, nanotechnology materials, polymers, alloys, composites, ceramics, glass, semi-conductors, reactive surfaces, coatings, tactile surfaces, intelligent surfaces, others
Communication
Service Design
Bringing value add or positive experiences, complementary benefits, conveniences, efficiencies with the support of an app, or a device, or good space design, or better process, or better information. Ticketing services, payment services, medical services, emergency services, ordering services, banking services, travel services, concierge services, transport services, delivery services, laundry and cleaning services, repair services, warranty services, public and governmental services, childcare services, event services, others
Interaction, UI and User Experience
User interface and user experiences design, devices or services that promote or enable better interaction, devices interfaces and screens, menu systems, software application, interactive displays, interactive exhibitions, object-human interaction, environment-human interaction, control systems, 3D computer graphics, health solutions, mobile user interfaces, screen design, smart home solutions, user interfaces, virtual & augmented reality, wearable technology solutions, others
Mega Trends
Sustainability
Sustainable design, recycle, reuse, waste reduction, reforestation, long life products, environment protection and preservation, desalination, devices with minimum carbon footprint, sustainable food source, clean water provision, water saving devices, energy conservation, clean water technology, waste disposal, sanitation, others
Electrification and Decarbonisation
Batteries, power banks, battery chargers, generators, solar energy devices, wind energy devices, thermal energy devices, electric energy, nuclear energy, energy grid, energy conservation, renewable energy, alternate energy, new sources of energy, energy independent devices, energy recovery, energy efficiency, energy storage and distributions, others
Autonomous
Vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, products, furniture, luggage, mobility devices, others with the ability to move and operate independently without direct human control.
Ageing and Geriatrics
Any devices, equipment, products or services designed to encourage active living. Easy access vehicles and transportation system, medical alert systems, home care, wearable gadgets that enhance safety, arthritis friendly input devices, magnifiers, bath aids, walking aids, hearing aids, visual aids, others
Social Design
Products, services, and solutions that aim to create positive social change. Examples include therapy and mental health wellness apps, micro-funding apps, low cost housing, low cost prosthetics, low cost water purification and water collection solutions, portable or mobile medical clinics and services, and others.