iF DESIGN AWARD:
A Global Challenge
iF Design was founded in 1953, and just one year later the globally recognized iF DESIGN AWARD was given for the first time as a symbol of outstanding design. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important and prestigious design awards in the world. Every year, several thousand designers, architects and companies from all over the world take part to have their design evaluated by independent design experts.
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News and Resources
Awards
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Next step: The Online Preselection from 1-4 December 2025!
News
iF DESIGN ACADEMY
Part of the iF Design Mission: The new iF DESIGN ACADEMY equips Design Leaders with the skills to lead effectively, responsibly and sustainably.
Resources
iF Design Trend Report 2025
Find out about the six biggest megatrends in design and order the 2025 Trend Report now!
Awards
iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD
Congrats to the young winners! The Awards Ceremony took place in the stunning Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
Resources
iF Design Foundation
The iF Design Foundation focuses on academic research and teaching in the context of design.
Awards
iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE
The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that improve our society.
Magazine
Design Icons
Design as a Catalyst for Well-being: Design event in New York
The design event was organised by iF Design together with Humanscale.
Interviews
iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD: New Sponsor
We welcome Xiaomi - with an interview with Senior Design Director Lu Chen!
Editorial
Smart Living Trends: Furniture & Lighting
Read how smart functions increase comfort and redesign our everyday lives.
Interviews
Wheelchair design in Danish Talent Show
Read how a wooden wheelchair became a Danish casting show star.