Kumho Claims Dual Red Dot Design Award
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Another design award for Kumho Tire
Kumho Tire’s OMNI RING concept has been recognised in two categories at the 2026 Red Dot Design Award ceremony, one of the world’s most renowned and influential design competitions, reaffirming the company’s leadership in global design.
Hosted by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, the Red Dot Design Award is considered one of the “top three” international design honours, alongside the iF Design Award and the U.S.-based International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Each year, the competition celebrates outstanding achievements across Product Design, Brands & Communication Design, and Design Concept.
This year, Kumho Tire secured the Design Concept category for its visionary OMNI RING tyre concept, an innovation which was previously recognised earlier in the year in the Product Concepts category at the iF Design Awards.
OMNI RING represents a breakthrough in the future of mobility. Its modular structure is engineered for next-generation urban transport systems, enabling free, multidirectional movement and flexible configuration.
Due to its design, the number of tyre modules can be adjusted to suit different mobility platforms. The concept also features application-specific tread patterns, including a low-noise, energy-efficient herringbone design for urban environments, as well as a robust, block-type pattern for high-speed intercity travel.
Youngjin Kim, Head of Kumho Tire’s R&D Division, commented: “We are delighted that OMNI RING has earned global recognition. We will continue to accelerate innovation and develop market-leading products that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving mobility landscape.”
The recognition follows the company’s earlier success in the Product Design category for the ROAD VENTURE RT, an all-terrain tyre engineered for both on- and off-road performance, making Kumho Tire a two-time Red Dot winner in 2026.
With accolades from the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and the German Design Award, Kumho Tire has further strengthened its position as a global design leader and remains committed to enhancing its premium brand value through innovative design and strengthened product competitiveness.
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