Küat, designer of bike, ski, kayak and overlanding racks, announced that its all-new IBEX truck bed rack won the Red Dot Product Design Award.
Küat’s IBEX is designed for versatility, emphasizing performance and clean design. Built around an open hoop design that allows complete side bed access and a head-turning automotive finish, its features include telescoping crossbars that can be flush or top-mounted, out-of-the-box full and half-height configurations, ample T-channels and many bespoke accessories, the company said.
“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 Red Dot Award: Product Design honors products that impress with their design quality. The award is based on the decision of the Red Dot jury. The experts assess the submissions based on 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.
