Fiskars has been recognised with two Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Product Design Awards, one for the Fiskars Norden outdoor cooking collection and the other for Fiskars Oscillating Sprinklers.
“We’re honoured to receive these recognitions. Pioneering innovative, ergonomic, and efficient simplicity isn’t easy. Every aspect of any product has to be thought through, and there needs to be a purpose for each detail. The challenge of designing simplicity lies in understanding both what you are creating and knowing when to stop, ensuring the product isn’t burdened with unnecessary details”, says Fiskars’ chief design officer Petteri Masalin. “We want to create products that are a joy to use again and again, not only for a couple of years but throughout people’s lives, for 60 or even 100 years. Quality has been at the core of the brand since 1649,” Masalin adds.
This is the fifth consecutive year for Fiskars winning the ‘Best of the Best’ Product Design Award and 16th consecutive year winning an award. This year entries came from 60 countries with the Red Dot jury made up of 39 experts from 20 countries on four continents. They covered various design disciplines. The experts assessed the submissions based on the four basic principles of good design: the quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use and the quality of responsibility.
Best of the Best: Fiskars Norden outdoor cooking collection
One of the products awarded with the Best of the Best Award is the Fiskars Norden outdoor cooking collection launched in 2023. The collection draws inspiration from Nordic nature, culture, and traditions and then reinterprets them in a modern timeless way. The Norden outdoor cooking tools are designed for outdoor environment and grilling but can be used all year round in the kitchen. The tools are crafted of premium materials, such as heat-treated birch and oak, high-grade stainless steel and cast iron.
