The "Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize" was awarded for the first time in 2024. As part of Red Dot Award: Design Concept this prize is donated and presented personally by Prof. Dr Peter Zec, founder and CEO of Red Dot. The prize money amounts to 10,000 Singapore Dollars.
It is open to current and former design students under 30 years old as part of Peter Zec’s mission to inspire young people in design and creativity. The international design prize recognises, encourages and inspires the next generation of design professionals. Selection of the Peter Zec Prize follows in the tradition of discussion and evaluation by members of the Red Dot Jury.
2025 Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize
Enlightening Star – Enlightenment Learning System For Blind Children
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, China
Faculty Advisors: Zheng Linxin, Zhu Yinxiao, Zhang Zhenyu, Lu Yizhou, Fu Youlei
Designers: Yang Ziyi, Li Yixuan, Huang Lihan, Deng Junshuai, Ma Xuanli, Jin Renke, Tao Zui
2025 Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize Nominees
The Audion
Nipun Saxena, India
Thomas Nelson-Smith, Italy
ViWipe
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Jesus Rodriguez Manzano, Dr. Stephen Green, Dr. Gareth Loudon, Savina Torrisi, Dr. Elena Dieckmann, Audrey Gaulard
Designers: Yihan Dong, Dr. Kenny Malpartida Cardenas
Daize
Hong Jeongyeon
South Korea
2024 Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize
Flytram
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Hungary
Faculty Advisors: Andras Hunfalvi, Daniel Ruppert
Designer: Botond Levente Kiss
2024 Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize Nominees
2024 Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize Nominee
Innovative Design of Products and Systems for Forest Fires
Jiangnan University, China
Faculty Advisor: Zhang Lihao
Designer: Li Haolin
2024 Red Dot: Peter Zec Prize Nominee
The Sounds of Taiwanese History
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Faculty Advisor: Lai Chung-Ping, Hank
Designers: Ou Chin-Hsuan, Tsai Ya-Wen