RIMOWA announces jury for third edition of RIMOWA Design Prize 

RIMOWA has figured at the avant-garde of innovation and design since its founding in Cologne in 1898

Carrying on this tradition, the German house is proud to announce the third edition of the RIMOWA Design Prize, an annual competition that celebrates Germany’s rich design heritage and nurtures young creative talents. 

For this third edition, RIMOWA is collaborating with 39 universities to encourage students to apply, supported by a diverse panel of prominent industry figures from different design fields. The competition runs from November 2024 to May 2025, culminating with a ceremony in Berlin. Students were invited to submit proposals until December 10, 2024, proposing creative and forward-facing visions of mobility. 

The 2025 jury counts distinguished leaders including Niklas Bildstein Zaar, Nic Galway, Dr. Mahret Ifeoma Kupka, Pierre Jorge Gonzalez, Judith Haase, Ute Meta Bauer, Katharina Janku and Moritz Krüger, embodying excellence and avant-garde design. Students selected will be invited to take part in a mentoring program led by these experts, opening up networking opportunities and access to essential infrastructure support. The RIMOWA Design Prize will honor seven finalists with monetary awards, in addition to mentoring. The grand prize winner will receive €20,000, underscoring RIMOWA’s commitment to innovation and excellence.