Balancing the needs of patients and healthcare professional
The iF DESIGN AWARD acknowledge that product design is a crucial factor in streamlining medical processes and improving patient outcomes. When designing products for medicine and healthcare, including products for injection, infusion, transfusion and dialysis, medical instruments, software, catheters, pacemakers, dental products, visual aids, x-ray equipment, medical instruments, and laboratory diagnostics systems, it is important to consider the entire lifecycle of the product, from manufacture to disposal. This includes the use of materials that are safe and durable, and the incorporation of features that facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
Designers also need to consider the unique needs of different patient populations, such as those with disabilities or language barriers, and ensure that their products are accessible and easy to use. The use of human-centered design methodologies can help designers to better understand the needs of patients and medical professionals, and develop products that meet those needs.
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Product Design
Medical / Healthcare
Traditionally a very important award category characterized by high-caliber entries. Every year, the jury is delighted to see numerous innovations within a wide range of medical and health supporting products.
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Products for injection, infusion, transfusion and dialysis, human medical instruments, software, catheters, pacemakers, dental products, dressings, visual aids, X-ray equipment, medical instruments, laboratory diagnostics.
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iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 - DATES AT A GLANCE
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Designs can be submitted in 9 main disciplines with various subcategories and even across disciplines.
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Early Bird – 30 Jun 2023: EUR 250
Regular – 29 Sept 2023: EUR 350
Last Chance – 8 Nov 2023: EUR 450
Time to complete your application until 8 Nov
iF Online Preselection 4-8 December
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