01 / Overview
Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design is an annual design competition focused on Graphic design, Branding, Packaging, Typography, Advertising.
02 / Eligibility
Entry groups: Professional. Consult the official rules for eligibility periods, territorial restrictions and submission requirements.
03 / Categories
- 01Branding
- 02Special category
- 03Packaging
- 04Special category
- 05Advertising / Digital
04 / Important dates
Early deadline2026-02-13
Final deadline2026-05-08
Award ceremony2026-11-06
05 / Entry fees
Paid entry; the exact fee varies by category and entry stage.
06 / Awards
Award levels, selection numbers and winner benefits follow the official rules for this edition.
07 / Edition history
2026 · Award ceremony2026-05-08Official source for this edition ↗
Verification note
Official source checked on 2026-08-26. Unconfirmed dates are not presented as facts; recheck the organiser’s website before entering.