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Design from the high-end audio segment

Take advantage of the quick registration option until September 27. Fill in all the details by November 6.

A Global Platform for your Design Language

iF DESIGN has been a symbol of outstanding design since 1953 and is a proud and active member of the international design community.

Recording equipment and musical instruments are designed to capture and reproduce sound in the most authentic way possible. Whether in designing a loudspeaker, a drum kit, amplifier, keyboard or mixing console, this field entails a process of matching advancements in technology with the time-tested skills and preferences of musicians, recording professionals and audiophiles. An iF DESIGN AWARD honors those designers who have successfully blended innovation with a deep respect for musical tradition and expertise.

iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 - Overview

The new iF Design Ranking tracks great design around the globe, revealing which brands and designers have been most successful at the iF DESIGN AWARD in the past five years.

Whích players in your industry focus on design excellence?

iF Design Ranking

Discover the top positions of the award-winning audio industry

Award-winning high-end Audio Design 2024

Best Product Design for Audio / Musical Instruments

Become part of the iF Design orchestra by applying for the iF DESIGN AWARD with innovative products:

Conference Audio systems, soundbars, audio recorders, car speaker, amplifier, players, headphones, earbuds, hi-fi devices, loudspeakers, turntables, MP3 players, radios, studio & stage equipment, home recording, streaming, and more.

Even special musical instruments are music in the ears of our jurors:

Amps, PAs, Gear, Sequencers, Samplers, Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Solid Body Guitars, Hollow Body Guitars, Semi-acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Grand Pianos, Organs, Synths, Drum Sets, Snares, HiHats, Cybals, Rides, Drum-Pads, Tom-toms, Bass-Drum, Kick drums. Flutes, Saxophones, Brass, Violins, Cellos, Double basses

Take your chance and empower your design project to the next level!

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