Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026 | Global Design Competition

The Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026 is one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions, recognizing excellence in brand and communication design across multiple categories.

Open to designers, agencies, and companies worldwide, the competition invites participants to submit projects in areas such as branding, visual identity, packaging, digital media, and advertising.

Entries are evaluated by an international jury of experts, and winning projects are awarded the internationally recognized Red Dot label, a symbol of high design quality and innovation.

Winners benefit from global exposure through exhibitions, digital platforms, and the Red Dot yearbook, as well as participation in the Red Dot Gala held in Berlin.

Submissions are accepted online, with entry fees depending on the registration period.

Program Details

• The competition comprises two main sections: Brands and Communication Design.
• It is open to designers, agencies, and companies worldwide.
• Applicants can submit their creative works, encompassing integrated brand concepts and communication designs.
• The competition showcases entries to a broad audience through digital channels and in the yearbook available in museums globally.