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.
News and Resources
Awards
Jury Panel 2025 complete!
At the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, 131 renowned designers from 23 nations will decide about the best designs of the world.
Awards
iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
The registration portal is closed. The countdown for the Online Preselection from 2 to 5 December is on!
Resources
iF Design Trend Report 2024
What is the role of design in shaping our future? The iF Design Trend Report shows you!
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.
Awards
iF Design Student Award
One of the most important design prizes for students from all over the world.
Magazine
Editorial
AI and Design with Andrés Reisinger
A reality check with the viral artist and his digital take overs.
Interviews
Social Impact Success Story
Barry Koperberg on how he succeeded winning major awards with his humanitarian project!
Editorial
Architecture vs. Bad Mood
The power of joy-lifting design: How architecture affects our well-being.
Interviews
The Definition of Design's "hidden champion"
A small team in the Netherlands make winning designs possible.