Epson named Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2026

Epson has been named as this year’s Red Dot Design Team of the Year, recognised for its team’s ‘cohesive design excellence and ability to transform technology into value’. Epson is only the second Japanese company to receive this honour since the award was first presented in 2000.

Hideki Kato, General Manager of the Epson P Design Department, and Takayoshi Ishikawa, General Manager of the Epson VP Design Department said: “We see this award as recognition not of individual products, but of the collective efforts of Epson’s design organisation as a whole. It reflects both a daily commitment within each business area and a collaborative mindset cultivated across departments. This recognition is greatly encouraging for everyone involved.”

“At the same time, we view this award not as an end point but rather as an expectation that we will continue to create new value. We will remain committed to transforming the value of technology into meaningful experiences for people and society, and to creating value in a way that is true to Epson.”

Red Dot Founder and CEO, Professor Dr. Peter Zec noted: “With exceptional clarity and consistency, Epson has created a remarkably broad portfolio and translates technological innovation with great assurance into accessible, human-centred solutions – precise and carefully composed in their expression. The design approach is defined by a strong sense of harmony – between form and function and between technological precision and user experience. Driven by a strategically embedded design culture, this results in internationally successful products with a clear identity.”

Epson received the news of the award on the back of a very busy FESPA Global Print Expo where the company showcased a range of end-to-end solutions including textile and dye-sublimation, direct-to-film, direct-to-fabric, signage and UV printing, plus workflow and colour tools. Epson also featured its newly announced SureColor SC-V4000 A1+ UV flatbed printer, expanding its UV offering for businesses seeking high-quality production in a compact footprint. The SC-V4000 supports printing across a wide variety of applications, including personalised items, fine art, photography and signage, with a feature set designed to help improve productivity and image quality.

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