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“red dot award: communication design 2012“ in Berlin Celebrating with the creative elite at the red dot gala and Designers’ Night

The “red dot award: communication design 2012“ honours innovative creative achievements – from posters and print campaigns to apps and TV spots. Thus, the competition documents the most important design trends in the PR and commercial industry. A distinction with the red dot guarantees worldwide attention and make sure that the brand is effectively associated with outstanding design quality.

The 15 international experts of the red dot jury assessed and evaluated every single work of the 6,823 entries from 43 countries – as always, live and on-site during the jury session in Essen, Germany. While doing so, they focused on criteria like recognition value & social relevance, effective target group reach or interface & aesthetics. Only the best designs were awarded: just 8% of all creative achievements submitted to the competition convinced the red dot jury.

The award ceremony, party and vernissage on 24 October 2012

On 24 October 2012, the international design elite will once again come together in Berlin, Germany, in order to experience the brilliant final of this year’s competition. In the Konzerthaus Berlin, Avi Avital – the first mandolinist with a grammy nomination – will fascinate the audience. On this evening, the participants will get to know the laureates of the highest single accolade, the “red dot: grand prix”, and which creative office will be honoured “red dot: agency of the year”.

After the glamorous awards ceremony, the Designers’ Night opens its doors. “Alle Farben” and Jan Pyroman, two high-class DJ’s, will treat the former coin mint and today’s scene location Alte Münze Berlin with danceable tunes. The Designers’ Night is also the vernissage of the exhibition “Design on stage – winners red dot award: communication design 2012“. Until 28 October 2012, all award-winning designs of this year’s competition will be presented here.

Guided Tours & Talks on 25 & 26 October 2012 at the Alte Münze Berlin

Is design rateable? On 25 and 26 October 2012, red dot jurors Prof. Dr. Linda Breitlauch, Prof. Michel de Boer, Jean Jacques Schaffner and the red dot: agency of the year will discuss this and many other questions. Those interested in design are invited to swap ideas on trends in international communication design in “Guided tours & talks”, which is free of charge.