40 years of the Macintosh – Apple’s design revolution
Professor Dr. Peter Zec in a radio interview with Deutschlandfunk Kultur:
How does an idea become a worldwide quality seal? In the Startcast podcast, Professor Dr. Peter Zec, as a guest of host Max Ostermeier, provides deep insights into the world of design and his entrepreneurship.
The founder of the Red Dot Design Award talks about his beginnings in the holography laboratory, the courageous renaming from “Roter Punkt” (Red Dot) to “Red Dot” and the path to a globally recognised award for good design.
An episode full of anecdotes, philosophy and entrepreneurial vision – for anyone interested in design, innovation and the personal stories behind great ideas.
Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/66EAJdDsRJYo8Lrx0Ie4zC
Note: This podcast episode is in German.
In this episode, Peter Zec explains how the Roter Punkt (Red Dot) – the symbol for artworks sold in galleries – inspired him to create his unique idea: a trademark for excellent design. What followed was the transformation from the “Roter Punkt” (Red Dot) to the now world-famous Red Dot, including a name change, brand realignment and an unmistakable logo.
Zec provides exciting insights into the strategic decisions behind this transformation and speaks openly about coincidences, challenges and the importance of intuition.
But the episode doesn't just look back on professional successes. Peter Zec also shares personal experiences that shaped him – such as his experiences as a child with an immigrant background in Germany and encounters with people like Günther Fielmann, who permanently changed his view of leadership and responsibility.
The episode is an inspiring mix of philosophy, design history and entrepreneurial attitude – for all those who see design not just as a profession, but as a calling.
The episode was published on 22 March in the Starcast Podcast.
