Organizer: Red Dot Design Award

Location: Global

Deadline:
- Early Bird: January 26 - February 13, 2026
- Regular: February 14 - April 24, 2026
- Latecomer: April 25 - May 8, 2026

Competition Category:
1. Brand Design & Identity
2. Packaging Design
3. Spatial Communication
4. Websites
5. Sound Design
6. Corporate Design & Identity
7. Advertising
8. Publishing & Print Media
9. Annual Reports
10. Typography
11. Illustrations
12. Posters
13. Fair Stands
14. Retail Design
15. Apps
16. Interface & User Experience Design
17. Film & Animation
18. Digital Solutions

Eligibility: Agencies, designers and companies from all over the globe

Entry Fee:
- Early Bird: 250 Euro
- Regular: 330 Euro
- Latecomer: 470 Euro
- 10% discount for Red Dot: Junior Award participants

Prizes/Awards:
1. Exclusive use of the Red Dot Label
2. Projects presented via digital channels, yearbook and museums
3. Celebration at the Red Dot Gala in Berlin in November 2026
4. International recognition and industry connections

Core Introduction: The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. The 2026 Brands & Communication Design competition is divided into two sections: "Brands" and "Communication Design". As a winner, you benefit from exclusive use of the Red Dot Label, which communicates your design strength to a wide audience via digital channels, yearbook and museums. Winners will be celebrated at the Red Dot Gala in Berlin in November 2026.