iF Design - iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025

iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025

One of the world's premier design awards for students, receiving more than 7,000 entries annually from all over the world. iF Design, together with our Sponsors offers a platform for innovative student concepts. Winners gain global recognition and a portion of the 50,000 EUR prize money.

The Awards Ceremony will take place on 20 June 2025 at the stunning Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, UNESCO City of Design since 2014. The event is supported and co-sponsored by the Bilbao City Council, the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and the Basque Government, as they share and endorse the objective of promoting cultural and creative industries, design, young talent and the commitment to the SDGs.

Together with EIDE BASQUE DESIGN, our strong partner in the innovative metropolis of Bilbao, iF Design will organize a full 2-day program – with visits to universities and the creative industry, and hosting workshops and networking events for the Winners of the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025.

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iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025 - Entry Guide

iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025 - Entry Guide - ENEnglish (PDF 624 KB)

Watch the Video!

The Final Jury of the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025 was a complete success! Watch the video - and find your favorite photos here:

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2025 Sponsors (international)

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2025 Sponsors (local)

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Benefits of the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD

Recognition

Winning a design award is a reward for your great work during university.

Networking and PR

Get your name out in the wider design community! Winning an award can open doors to future jobs and more.

Funding

All winners are considered for part of EUR 50,000 in prize money.

Challenge Yourself

See how well your design stacks up to other students around the world.

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Categories - the UN Sustainable Development Goals (1-15)

All submissions should be in line with one of the following 15 UN SDGs.

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Awards Ceremony 2024

The 2024 winners were celebrated at Triennale Milano - more information in the video!

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Dates 2025

Registration deadline	5 February 2025
Online Jury	12-21 March 2025
Results Online Jury	1 April 2025
Final Jury in Berlin	25 April 2025
Results Final Jury	8 May 2025
Awards Ceremony	19-20 June 2025
Publication of the winners	20 June 2025

Fees

Registration

FREE OF CHARGE

Evaluation Criteria & Jury Process

The iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD Jury evaluates all entries using five updated criteria.

Does it solve a problem?

Degree of innovation
Degree of elaboration
Uniqueness
Use value and usability

Does it reflect or promote high moral-ethical standards?

Human dignity
Respect for the individual justice and fairness
Awareness of environmental standards
Social responsibility

Does it strengthen group relations?

Sensitivity for cultural traditions and power relations
Concern for common goals and the collective
Addressing social conflict through dialogue

Does it make economic sense?

Efficient use of resources
Feasibility and ease of implementation
Long-term perspective
Profitability

Does it create a positive experience?

Respect for the individual, justice and fairness, positive experience and fun
Aesthetic potential, spatial ambience
Social responsibility, comfort and pleasure

Step 1: Online Jury

Based on the five evaluation criteria, the jurors evaluate each entry
The top 300 concepts qualify for the Final Jury

Step 2: Final Jury

The Final Jury meets on 25 April 2025 to examine the qualified entries
They select the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD winners and distribute the prize money

2024 Winner Concepts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there special requirements? Can I submit several concepts at once? Do you accept Chinese characters? All these questions and many more in our FAQ page.

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