Küat, designer of lightweight bike, ski, kayak, and overlanding racks, has won a Red Dot Product Design Award for the the all-new IBEX truck bed rack.
Küat’s IBEX is built around an innovative open hoop design that allows complete side bed access and an automotive finish. Features include telescoping crossbars that can be flush- or top-mounted, out-of-the-box full and half-height configurations, ample T-channels, and bespoke accessories.
“Küat is driven by innovation, and we are relentless in progressing our products,” said Luke Kuschmeader, founder and CEO of Küat. “To be recognized with a Red Dot Award is not only an honor but real validation of our brand’s commitment to excellence in design.”
Every year, the renowned Red Dot Award: Product Design honors products that impress with their high design quality. The award is based on the decision of the Red Dot jury. The experts assess the submissions based on the four basic principles of good design: the quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use, and the quality of responsibility.
In 2024, the Red Dot jury is made up of 39 experts from 20 countries on 4 continents. They cover various design disciplines and work as professors, consultants, journalists, or industrial designers.
The entries came from 60 countries. The products were tested and evaluated by the jurors according to their respective types. The discussions between the experts are an important part of this process. They testify to the care with which the Red Dot jury considers and evaluates each product individually.
