KONE Corporation, press release, December 19, 2025
KONE received two new Red Dot Awards in Brand & Design for its digital solutions: the KONE Flow Design System and The Beat of KONE. Additionally, in October, KONE was recognized at the ICONIC Awards for its KONE Entrance solution.
"The Red Dot awards are a powerful reflection of our brand driving impeccable design that's both timeless and forward looking. Our unified brand & design experience creates impact by elevating our presence and showcasing our transformation into a digitally enabled, sustainable and innovative service company," says Annika Payn, Global Head of Brand Experience.
With a total of 5 design awards this year, KONE continues to stand out for its digital innovation and human-centric design across its businesses.
"Having recognition by several design awards demonstrates KONE's ability to lead in digital design and services. It reflects our commitment to innovation and the collaborative effort between design, brand vision, and technical execution," says Visa Rauta, Head of KONE Design. "Impactful design is born from collaboration. At KONE, our brand, design and technical teams work hand in hand to innovate and lead in digital design and services."
A wide range of KONE designs and innovations have been recognized with over 50 Red Dot awards over the years. Examples of previous winners include the landmark KONE DX Class digital experience elevator, KONE Lane turnstile next-generation access gate system, and KONE I Series elevator interior offering.
As we look to the future, KONE remains dedicated
to shaping the next generation of digital solutions that transform
urban experiences.
For further information, please contact:
Eveliina Linderborg, Senior Vice President, Communications, KONE Corporation, tel. +358451722151, eveliina.linderborg@kone.com
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KONE wins two prestigious Red Dot design
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https://www.kone.com/en/news-and-insights/releases/kone-wins-two-prestigious-red-dot-design-awards-2025-07-09.aspx
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About KONE
At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2024, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.0 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. www.kone.com
The KONE Flow System
The KONE Flow Design System, awarded by Red Dot Award for Brands and Communication Design 2025, is a unique, multi-platform framework that unifies KONE's brand experience across both physical and digital touchpoints. Developed through a collaborative effort in the company, the system ensures accessibility, sustainability, and intuitive usability in urban environments-impacting spaces from residential buildings to airports and hospitals.
The Beat of KONE
The Beat of KONE, another Red Dot Award, is a real-time service dashboard designed to transform how KONE is perceived-from a traditional equipment manufacturer to an innovator in digital services. The dashboard presents data from KONE-connected equipment in a visually engaging format, making key metrics such as service visits, uptime, and sustainability insights easily accessible in lobbies, showrooms, and presentations.
The KONE Entrance
The KONE Entrance, honoured with an ICONIC Award, introduces a programmable guiding light for elevator doorways. This solution enhances wayfinding in high-traffic elevator lobbies using animated light and colour, making navigation easier and improving people flow in tall buildings.
These accolades underscore KONE's commitment to design excellence and digital transformation, reflecting the company's ongoing collaboration and dedication to delivering modern, user-centric solutions for urban mobility.
