"Yanko Design's new podcast, Design Mindset, continues to bring fresh perspectives from design leaders around the world. Every week, this series (Powered by KeyShot) explores critical questions shaping the future of design, from recognition and validation to the evolving role of awards in our digital age. Episode 15 tackles a particularly timely subject: whether design awards still hold relevance when every designer has Instagram, Behance, and LinkedIn at their fingertips."
"Jova Zec, Vice President of Red Dot Awards, joins host Radhika Seth for a candid discussion about the changing landscape of design recognition. As the second generation leading one of the world's most prestigious design competitions (founded by his father, Professor Dr. Peter Zec), Jova brings a unique vantage point on how awards have transformed over three decades, from insider validation to global influence. He's actively reshaping what recognition means in 2025 and beyond, viewing it as a responsibility rather than simply a reward."
Design awards face relevance questions in an era of ubiquitous social media. Red Dot Awards, now led by second-generation leadership, reflects three decades of transformation from insider validation to global influence. Recognition has shifted from scarce media-driven visibility to widespread platform-based exposure on Instagram, Behance, and LinkedIn. Awards now emphasize qualification, acting as validators and authenticators that confer expert recognition beyond popularity metrics. Expert validation helps demonstrate genuine, timeless value amid abundant digital content. Recognition is increasingly treated as a responsibility to reshape meaningful validation for 2025 and beyond.
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