Red Dot is an annual design award, and winning one seems to provide a great boost to one’s career.

But has anyone here tried to apply? They have steep entry pricing for something barely guaranteed, so I wanted to get some insights.

To anyone who has tried applying, have you received any suggestions from the judges board? How was the communication with the board? How significant was the difference between applying early vs late?

Or, have you come across any interviews that discuss any of these topics?

What do tou think about similar design awards in general?

Are you an industrial designer actively employed in this field, a student working on your degree, or simply lurking?
What kind of content would you like to see?
What content you wouldn’t want to see posted here?
Are you interested in some specific area/genre/method/software/etc. related to industrial design?

Do you have any suggestions or questions?

Let’s discuss how we should proceed going forward.