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iF DESIGN is a partner of BERLIN DESIGN WEEK 2025 from 15 to 18 May

"COMMON SENSE" – Design as a catalyst for meaningful solutions

For many years, iF DESIGN has proudly collaborated with BERLIN DESIGN WEEK, curating diverse design experiences throughout the city. This ongoing partnership fosters creativity, dialogue, and innovation within the design community.

In 2025, the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT will take place two weeks before BERLIN DESIGN WEEK, yet our strong network and collaboration continue. The 2025 competition is in full swing – at the same time, we eagerly anticipate the spectacular iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT on 28 April 2025 in Berlin!

With COMMON SENSE as this year's central theme, BERLIN DESIGN WEEK encourages participants to see design as a key driver of impactful solutions. The focus is on creating clarity and addressing pressing global challenges with relevant, forward-thinking approaches.

Apply by 16 March 2025!

Designers, studios, collectives, brands, businesses, research institutions, and organizations—whether well-established, start-ups, or newcomers—are invited to submit their applications by 16 March 2025. The event seeks forward-thinking individuals and teams eager to present groundbreaking, experimental projects that contribute to both the design industry and broader social and environmental discussions.

Further details regarding the application process, selection criteria, and participation costs can be found at berlindesignweek.com.

We look forward to shaping BERLIN DESIGN WEEK 2025 together and celebrating the transformative power of design!

Become a participant until 16 March

National and international designers, design studios, collectives, brands, companies, research facilities and institutions can apply to participate until 16 March, 2024 – whether they are established players, start-ups, or career changers. The application process is aimed at participants who are willing to present experimental and innovative projects that have the potential to enrich the design industry as well as social and ecological discourse. All information on the application process, selection criteria and cost are on the festival's website at berlindesignweek.com.

iF and BNDNWK - our partnership goals:

Strengthening Berlin as THE design capital in Germany and Europe!

  • Creating one of the most important design stages worldwide - especially after challenging pandemic developments!

  • Helping hidden design champions to become world leaders of design!

  • Discussing meaningful social topics and the role of design!

  • Celebrating innovation in all its forms, meeting design enthusiasts from around the world!