design concept groups

The red dot award: design concept 2007 has a total of 14 design concept groups, each group is deliberately broad, and the suggested lists should not limit in creativity and interpretation. You are encouraged to think beyond this conventional list to define new innovations.

Domestic Aid
Vacuum cleaners, washing machines, blenders, ovens, dishwashers, cookers, boilers

Education
Teaching aids, toys, classroom design

Entertainment
Audio systems, televisions, MP3 players, digital cameras, video cameras

Fashion
Watches, eyewear, clothes, bags, footwear, jewellery, travel accessories

Furniture
Bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen, office, sofas, storage solutions, chairs, tables, desks, system furniture, storage solution, filing systems

Green
Urban sustainable design, energy conservation, alternate energy, recycle, reuse

Habitat
Architecture, mobile homes, capsules, intelligent homes, urban design, disaster rapid deployment housing, tents, marquees, low cost housing, bomb shelters, exhibition booths

Illumination
Lights, lamps, outdoor lights, lighting systems and accessories

Interaction & Communication
Interactive multimedia display systems, mobile phones, messaging devices, 3G devices, remote conferencing, presentation and meeting facilitation devices, wireless communication and positioning devices

Interior Accessories
Cutlery, vases, bathroom accessories, interior decoration

Life Science
Health enhancing devices, massage chairs, medical devices, artificial limbs, hearing aids, exercise, and gym equipment, medical appliances and equipment, laboratory equipment and furnishings, medical furniture and sanitary installations, corrective aids and supports, surgery and hospital equipment

Mobility
Vehicles, mass transportation, boats, aeroplanes, hybrid amphibious vehicles, remote control robotics, Cars, car accessories, automotive engineering, buses, construction and transport vehicles, industrial trucks, forklift trucks, railway vehicles, sports vehicles, motorbikes, boats, ships, aircraft, accessories and components, bicycles and cycling accessories

Productivity and work
Personal digital assistance, computers, scanners, copiers, office productivity devices

Recreation
Sports, board games, computer games, toys, gardening equipment, musical instruments, saunas, solariums and massage equipment, tents and camping equipment