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OUTSTANDING DESIGN
ALL ABOUT iF

iF Design is known for outstanding design and social engagement. Our events and exhibitions celebrate just that. In addition, our brand-new iF Design Trend Report summarizes the influence of megatrends on current global design - showing the impact design disciplines have on each other and how social trends and megatrends influence each other.

Read more about what our global team has achieved and what we want to achieve in the future.

iF Service

Learn more about our brand new iF Trend Report (for now only in German), showing the influence of mega trends on current global design.

iF Team

Please feel free to contact our international team at any time.

iF Story

Our reputation as one of the oldest truly independent design institutions in the world rests on our integrity, which clearly sets us apart from our competitors.

iF DESIGN CENTER CHENGDU

When it comes to architecture and design, China is about to outpace the Western world – and be the world's creative superpower! We at iF dedicate ourselves to drive forward the development and internationalization of the design industry. This mission in mind, the iF design center Chengdu is our first overseas design center with which we want to create a world-class venue that allows visitors to experience cutting-edge designs in Chengdu's Hi-Tech Zone.

World Design Capital Valencia 2022

With the aim of spreading Spanish creativity all over the world, iF actively supports the World Design Capital 2022 in Valencia.

Berlin Design Week

Strengthening Berlin as THE design capital in Germany and Europe - especially after challenging pandemic developments.

OUR PARTNERS

We are incredibly grateful and look forward to the great collaboration with our wonderful partners. Here we introduce them to you!

iF DESIGN MARATHON 2021

With this unique digital event format we showcased selected iF partners around the globe. They brought you a total 12 stages of marathon goodness in 12 days! We crossed continents, from Europe to America and Asia, covering a total distance of 57,580 kilometers! The program included panel sessions, pitching roadshows, hybrid or even live project presentations. All the topics addressed affect today’s world – sustainability, design education, mobility, design thinking and creativity. The iF Design Marathon kicked off on 6 September in Hannover, Germany. Chengdu, China, marked the finish line on 21 September.

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