Red Dot Award and Beyond: Celebrating the DLC Collection's Global Recognition

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Red Dot Award and Beyond: Celebrating the DLC Collection's Global Recognition

PENNED: 01 May. 2020

Thinner Than Paper, Stronger Than Steel: The Breakthrough Behind the DLC Collection

Established in 1955 by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany, the Red Dot Award is a prestigious global design competition. Each year, thousands of entries are evaluated by experts based on criteria such as innovation and functionality. Winning signifies outstanding design achievement and provides a platform for showcasing creativity and innovation internationally across various categories.

“ The winners of the Red Dot Award have proved that they have created excellent products worthy of winning an award. The products won over the jury not only through their aesthetic appeal but also thanks to their incomparable functionality. With their designs, the award winners are setting new standards in their industry.”
- Dr. Peter Zec, Red Dot CEO Professor

The collection incorporates breakthrough nanotechnology innovations that offer outstanding scratch resistance and durability to eyewear

In addition to the Red Dot Award, the DLC Collection has also received recognition from other esteemed design competitions, including the Good Design Awards, iF Design Award, and IDA Design Award. The Good Design Awards, established in 1950 by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, honor exceptional design and innovation in products, graphics, and digital technology. The iF Design Award, presented annually since 1953 by iF International Forum Design GmbH, celebrates outstanding achievements in product, communication, and packaging design, among other categories. Similarly, the IDA Design Award, organized since 2007 by the International Design Awards, acknowledges excellence in architecture, interior design, fashion, and product design. Winning these prestigious awards signifies exemplary design achievement and sets a high standard for creativity and innovation within the global design community.

The DLC Collection incorporates breakthrough nanotechnology innovations that offer outstanding scratch resistance and durability to eyewear. Utilizing an amorphous film that adopts the highly resistant qualities of diamond, DLC has made significant advancements in industries ranging from aeronautics to auto racing— and now, eyewear. OVVO is the first and only brand to incorporate this material in the eyewear industry, showcasing its commitment to innovation and excellence.

Since its inception, OVVO has consistently developed innovative collections, implementing patented designs and unconventional materials to deliver eyewear engineered to near perfection. This collection is no exception.