Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG (Red Dot) is a German design organization best known for organizing the international Red Dot Design Award, which recognizes excellence in product design, brands and communication design, and design concepts across industries.
The company manages juried competitions, stages exhibitions, and publishes yearbooks and digital listings that document award-winning work. It also operates design-focused museum and exhibition programs and provides winners with tools for communicating their recognition.
Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Red Dot serves a global community of designers, agencies, manufacturers, and brands, including sectors such as packaging, industrial goods, and consumer products.