iF DESIGN AWARD:
A Global Challenge
iF Design was founded in 1953, and just one year later the globally recognized iF DESIGN AWARD was given for the first time as a symbol of outstanding design. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important and prestigious design awards in the world. Every year, several thousand designers, architects and companies from all over the world take part to have their design evaluated by independent design experts.
News and Resources
Awards
iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
Let your products and projects shine: Register now and finish the details until 6 Nov 2024!
Resources
iF Design Trend Report 2024
What is the role of design in shaping our future? Order the brand new iF Design Trend Report 2024 now!
Awards
iF DESIGN AWARD Metaverse
Don't miss the next opening of the new iF Metaverse! Simply register here to be informed when the gates of the "Landmark of Design Excellence" will open again!
Resources
iF Design Foundation
The iF Design Foundation focuses on academic research and teaching in the context of design.
Awards
iF Social Impact Prize
The iF Social Impact Prize supports projects that improve our society.
Awards
iF Design Student Award
One of the most important design prizes for students from all over the world.
Magazine
Interviews
Circular Design: What is the Digital Product Passport?
Interview with circular designer Kenny Arnold: An exclusive excerpt from the iF Design Trend Report 2024.
Editorial
How to start your career: 7 tips from successful designers
Looking for advice on how to get started? We put together some first tips for you!
Interviews
Graphic Designers abroad
The graphic designer, illustrator and educator who has lived in North and South America, Europe and Asia, about what it takes to make it in a foreign culture.
Interviews
"Function is the Starting Point of Our Design"
Munich based design studio Relvãokellermann is on a kind of track of success. Read how they describe their work!