Red Dot Award 2026 for Ontigo 10

We are delighted to announce a special award

Our 3D-printed Ontigo 10 park bench has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026.

This international recognition confirms our commitment to combining exceptional design, innovative manufacturing technology and sustainable materials in street furniture.

One of the most prestigious design awards in the world
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions. In order to properly assess the enormous diversity within the field of design, the competition is divided into three disciplines:

Product Design
Branding and Communication Design
Design Concept
For over 70 years, the competition has been synonymous with outstanding design quality. As early as 1955, a jury convened for the first time to assess the best designs of the era.

In the 1990s, Professor Dr Peter Zec, CEO of Red Dot, further developed the brand and the name of the award. Since then, the coveted ‘Red Dot’ has been regarded as an internationally recognised seal of quality for design excellence.
The award-winning products are showcased annually in yearbooks, museums and online.

Ontigo 10: Where design meets technology
With the Ontigo 10, we are setting new standards in urban seating. The bench combines:

3D printing technology for maximum design freedom
Timeless, organic design
Sustainable material efficiency through precision manufacturing
Durability and longevity for public spaces
Winning the Red Dot Award confirms that innovative manufacturing processes and sophisticated design not only complement one another, but also open up new avenues in urban design.

Another milestone for BENKERT BÄNKE
Winning the Red Dot Award is more than just an accolade for us – it sends a strong signal about the future of our work.

It shows that:

sustainable street furniture can meet the highest design standards
digital manufacturing technologies open up new creative possibilities
Quality “Made in Germany” is making a name for itself internationally
We would like to thank the Red Dot jury for this special recognition and see it as an incentive to continue developing innovative solutions for public spaces that enhance the quality of life.