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Over more than seven decades, iF has developed to become an international standard-setter for excellent design.

iF Design stands for innovative design as a trademark since 1953 and is a market and trend barometer. We host various annual design awards, most notably our renowned iF DESIGN AWARD. Additionally, we organize competitions for well-known clients from all over the world. The iF logo, which is given to our award winners of our competitions, has become an internationally acknowledged symbol of outstanding design. It serves as a signal for design-interested audiences in the global economies. So, an iF design award is a valuable advertising instrument, and for end users it's a neutral and independent decision-making aid. It is our aim to strengthen public awareness of design. To achieve this, we take great care in extending the communication network that we have built through our design-oriented activities over the years. With our longtime, multi-faceted know-how in the areas of competition design and management and in all questions related to design and economic issues we have become one of the largest and most respected design centers in the world.

27/10/2026

Moving into team leadership changes more than your responsibilities; it changes how you work, how you lead and how you see your role.

The 7-week iF DESIGN ACADEMY course “Advancing Your Design Leadership” helps design leaders strengthen their leadership presence and personal impact. Led by Andy Polaine, design leadership coach and former Group Design Director at Fjord, alongside a global peer cohort, you’ll learn how to:

→ Protect your time, energy and focus
→ Manage upwards, downwards, and sideways
→ Take ownership of your role while enabling others to thrive

Explore the course and secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4kg0MbU

26/10/2026

Great design is... 👀❤️

Hear from our international jury on what makes great design.

Ready to put your design in the spotlight? Submit your work for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 by 4 November.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3TordBp

25/10/2026

A new perspective on a historic place. ✨

LIBRAIRIE AVANT-GARDE (Bishan Bookstore) joins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winners with a renewal designed to let people rediscover and re-experience the historically significant ancestral hall.

Rather than simply preserving the past, the design brings together the outward appearance, functions and scenarios of Huizhou architecture to create an immersive experience.

The experience carries local culture and innovation forward, inviting people to engage with Huizhou’s history with greater respect and awareness while creating a sense of belonging.

iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Discipline: Interior Architecture
Category: Corporate Interiors

Client / Manufacturer: LIBRAIRIE AVANT-GARDE, Jiangsu Nanjing/China
Design: Cloud Ocean Design, Jiangsu Nanjing/China

24/10/2026

The business side of design is rarely taught. It is usually learned the hard way.

The 7-week iF DESIGN ACADEMY course “Leading Business Beyond Design” gives designers the skills and confidence to navigate the business side of their work, collaborate across functions and have greater influence beyond design.

Led by Garen Kouyoumjian, former McKinsey Associate Partner and co-author of the “Business Value of Design” reports, you’ll learn to:

→ Understand how organizations think and make decisions
→ Work more effectively across functions
→ Grow your impact beyond design

Learn how to bring your design expertise into the wider business.

Explore the course and secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4jv8FKo

23/10/2026

Discover the supported projects from the second round of the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2026❤️

With the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guiding framework, these projects use design to address social challenges and create positive impact around the world.

In 2026, 46 social initiatives across 29 countries received a total of EUR 100,000 in support.

Explore the projects and the impact they are creating: https://bit.ly/3UhyuDc

22/10/2026

No glue. Less waste. Smarter packaging. 📦♻️

Our latest magazine article takes a closer look at iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winners challenging the conventions of packaging design.

From refill systems and reusable cases to glue-free structures, the most exciting ideas are not just about new materials. They rethink the system itself.

Discover how designers are reducing components, extending product lifespans and asking a more fundamental question: How can packaging avoid becoming waste in the first place?

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4i0oqrB

21/10/2026

2 WEEKS LEFT to apply for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2027! ⏱️✨🏆

Give your design the chance to be evaluated by an independent jury of international design experts.

Ready to show them what you’ve got?

Submit by 4 November: https://bit.ly/3TordBp

20/10/2026

Senior design leadership means influencing more than your own team.

The 7-week iF DESIGN ACADEMY course “Expanding Organizational Influence” helps you navigate the organization with confidence and drive impact beyond design. Led by Doug Powell, an award-winning designer and former Vice President of Design at IBM and Expedia Group, you’ll learn to:

→ Manage stakeholders to drive strategic influence
→ Connect design objectives with organizational goals
→ Influence without authority and inspire action

Explore the course and secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4zFSOxh

19/10/2026

A new way to shape light. ✨

Grammoluce joins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 Gold winners, turning the control of light into a sensory experience where weight becomes light.

Glass spheres placed on the upper Lycra® membrane control the lamp’s intensity and hue. Less weight creates a dim, warm glow, while more weight produces stronger, cooler light. As the spheres shift, the membrane reshapes itself, creating a dynamic aesthetic that changes with the experience.

Glass, aluminum and PaperStone® come together in a refined material palette, with the sphere holder made from recycled paper and plant resins.

The result is a design that elicits gentle surprise and lingering fascination, pairing unexpected materiality with refined lighting technology. This is a whole new approach to interior lighting and a design breakthrough.

iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 Gold
Discipline: Product Design
Category: Lighting

Manufacturer: martinelli luce S.p.A., Lucca/Italy
Design: Habits, Milano/Italy

18/10/2026

One ride, many ways to move. ⚡️

PawkyMo AR series rolls into the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winner lineup, combining urban commuting with light off-road performance in one versatile electric vehicle.

Its modular design features nearly 30 standardized external mounting interfaces, enabling users to quickly reconfigure the vehicle for everyday rides, outdoor adventures or off-road exploration. A 4.6-inch smart instrument panel with smartphone connectivity delivers an exceptional user experience.

An e-bike series built to meet the diverse mobility needs of contemporary city dwellers.

iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Discipline: Product Design
Category: Motorbikes

Manufacturer & Design: Pawkymobike Tech LLC, New York/United States

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