iF Award

iF Award

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OVERVIEW

The iF Award is an international design competition operated by iF International Forum Design that recognizes outstanding professional work across product, communication, architecture, service, and related disciplines.

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Established in 1953 in Hannover, the iF Design Award is operated by iF International Forum Design GmbH, owned by the nonprofit iF Design Foundation. The program covers product, communication, packaging, architecture, interior, service, user experience, and other areas of professional design.

Online preselection is followed by a physical final jury of more than 120 international design professionals using the iF Scorecard. Sustainability and environmental or social impact form a defined part of the assessment, and winners receive the iF logo, digital exhibition, press exposure, ranking points, and consideration for the iF Gold Award.

KEY DETAILS

Entry FeePaid
FocusProduct
EligibilityThe main iF Design Award is primarily for professional entries from any geography, while students are directed to the separate iF Design Student Award. Teams may enter subject to current authorization rules, and entries generally must be less than two years old at registration or be launched, published, or realized in the relevant award year; future-oriented concepts and prototypes belong in Professional Concept.
PrototypeFinalists only

FAQ

Who can enter this award?

The main iF Design Award is primarily for professional entries from any geography, while students are directed to the separate iF Design Student Award. Teams may enter subject to current authorization rules, and entries generally must be less than two years old at registration or be launched, published, or realized in the relevant award year; future-oriented concepts and prototypes belong in Professional Concept.

What is the prize?

iF Award winners receive permanent iF Winner Logo use, inclusion in the curated digital winners exhibition, global press and PR exposure, and 20 ranking points. iF Gold Award winners receive 100 ranking points and a Gold trophy, with about 75 Gold projects selected.

What do I need to submit?

Register and submit online through a my iF account with project information and digital materials for preselection; exact file and media requirements vary by discipline and year. Finalists undergo physical jury review, with shipment requirements determined by the category.

Do I need to submit a physical prototype?

Only finalists are required to submit a physical prototype. You do not need to submit one when applying or making your initial submission. If selected as a finalist, a physical prototype may need to be sent for evaluation and additional costs may apply. Check the official award website for specific requirements and shipping details.

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