Kuhn Rikon Design Awards

We are passionate about design at Kuhn Rikon and very proud of the many design awards that we have won in recent years.

We aim to create pots, pans, cooking utensils and gadgets that are not only brilliantly designed but, more importantly, they work effectively, efficiently and with ease every time.

We have employed our own industrial designers since 2004. Their work has been widely recognised with numerous prestigious design awards. Even the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) appreciates our designs and they sell selected Kuhn Rikon products in their shop in New York.

In addition to renowned international awards such as the RedDot and the iF awards, our products have also been awarded prizes, such as the French "Grand Prix Table et Cadeau”. Our designs have not only impressed professional juries, they are also popular with our customers – which delights us most of all!

Here’s a brief explanation of the different awards and the products that have received the awards.


  The Good Design award - These prestigious awards are presented by The Chicago Athenaeum. The winning designs will be the most innovative and cutting edge.

  Read more about the Good Design award here.

  Here are some of the Kuhn Rikon products that have received the Good Design award.

 The Avocado Knife has a pre-formed, curved blade with pitter - so you can halve, de-stone and remove the flesh with the one tool. The Avocado Knife won the Good Design Award in 2012.


The iF design award - Established in Germany in 1953, the iF award has become a symbol of design excellence throughout the world. To win this award products must have excellent form, aesthetic quality and user-focused, ergonomic and efficient design. Read more about iF design awards here.

Read on to discover some of the Kuhn Rikon products that have received the iF design award. 

Duromatic® Comfort pressure cooker is the only pressure cooker that is bluetooth enabled. Monitor the pressure and the cooking time via your Apple or Android device. This innovative pressure cooker received the iF design award in 2016.

Mise en Place measuring set is a set of three scoops with liquid and cup measures on the side. Ideal for measuring wet or dry ingredients and they nest together for easy storage. The Mise en Place measuring set won the iF design award in 2016.

Ratchet Salad Spinner also won the iF design award in 2016. This highly effective spinner has a powerful spin by just rocking the ratchet back and fore. Effortless and efficient. 

5-in-1 Auto Safety Opener won the iF and reddot awards in 2016. An impressive gadget that will open cans and bottle tops, it will also lift ring pulls and metal caps.    

The range of Colori® Titanium knives won both the iF and reddot awards in 2016. These knives have an ice-hardened Japanese steel blade that ensures they are ultra sharp and strong. 

Colori+ Knives won the iF design award in 2015. These knives have a modern, ergonomic handle with a textured surface for a secure grip. The ultra sharp, Japanese steel blade cuts with ease and the silicone resin coating eases  the blade through the food. Available in a choice of colours, shapes and sizes. 

Foldable Splatter Guard won the iF design award in 2015. Made of robust, food-safe silicone, this splatter guard folds for easy storage.

The Dual grater and the Dual Sharpener won the iF design award in 2014. These tools retract into the handle for easy storage. Both items were recognised for not only being effective but also for their compact storage.


The RedDot award - These international awards are decided by a selected jury of about 40 people. They carefully consider each of the numerous products that have been submitted and scrutinise the products for features such as innovation, function, quality and ecological compatibility. The awards are only given to products that clearly set themselves apart from comparable products on the market. Read more about RedDot here.

Kuhn Rikon products that have received the RedDot award include....

Krinkle Knife - Impress your friends with perfect crinkle cuts! Our Krinkle Knife has an ultra-sharp stainless blade and ergonomic handle that makes crinkle cutting potatoes, cucumbers, carrots and more a breeze. The Krinkle Knife also won the RedDot award in 2015.

Ratchet Grater - won the RedDot award in 2014. Impressive and highly effective grater for hard cheese, chocolate, nuts and more. Works quickly and easily by rocking the ratchet back and fore.

Ratchet Grinder - also won the RedDot award in 2014. The simple rocking action of the ratchet makes this grinder easy to use, even for those with limited dexterity. The ceramic mechanism will grind salt crystals, peppercorns and other spices. Available in a choice of colours.

The Kuhn Rikon design awards extend across our product range, from the Duromatic Pressure Cookers, to the knives, tools and gadgets - there's a winner in all these categories!