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iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
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iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
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With almost 11,000 entries from 72 countries, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world. Sponsored by the non-profit iF Design Foundation, the award emphasizes the global significance of design, its social relevance and guarantees the impartiality of our expert jury, which adheres to strict selection criteria.
The experts from all disciplines represented in the award select only the highest quality entries. One innovation is the stronger emphasis on sustainability as one of the five evaluation criteria in the hybrid jury process - the Online Preselection in December and the physical iF Final Jury in February, where the winners of the year are chosen.
Get to know the jury board of international design experts and architects.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 - Overview
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Benefits of the iF DESIGN AWARD
Validation
For you, your team and your project. An award is the final confirmation of your excellent work and good design.
Differentiation
Benchmark yourself against your nearest competitor and get feedback from internationally renowned design experts.
PR Opportunities
Get attention for your excellent design. We spread the word among the design community, online and in print.
Product Protection
Protect your products by letting the design community know who did it first.
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Awards Ceremony 2024
Almost 2,000 guests from 42 nations attended the sold-out iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT. A special surprise: Dieter Rams received the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award!
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Judging Process
The iF DESIGN AWARD jury process is divided into two stages: An online preselection, sorting out about 50 percent of all entries - and a physical final jury, deciding on the winners.
All entries are evaluated based on five updated criteria, developed together with a team of international design experts. Each juror enters his or her detailed assessment of each entry into the iF Digital Jury Tool©, which will then be available to ALL participants as a feedback chart.
Task: Does the design achieve what it sets out to do?
Relevance: Is the design relevant?
Fit for purpose: Is the idea appropriate?
Emotional appeal: Does the design engage the target group?
Execution: How is it made?
Aesthetics: Why does it look the way it does?
Usability: Is it easy to use?
Efficiency: Does it work well?
User Benefit: Does it serve the user?
Innovation: Is it new?
Brand Differentiation: Does it fit to the brand?
Social Benefit: Does it benefit society?
Sustainability: Is it sustainable?
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Disciplines & Categories
There is a discipline and category for every design - yours too. If you can't find one that fits, contact award@ifdesign.com - we're here to help!
1.01 Automobiles / Vehicles
Cars, accessories and components (wheels, steering wheels, engine compartments, instruments, controls, lighting), agricultural vehicles / machines, airplanes, drones and multicopters, buses, car entertainment systems, caravans, commercial vehicles, cranes and lifting gear, interior and exterior design, industrial trucks, motorcycles / scooters, navigation devices, products for aviation, rail vehicles, ships / boats / yachts, special vehicles, trailers, and more.
1.02 Sports / Outdoor
Sports / sports equipment / sportswear, fitness and activity trackers, camping / camping equipment, GPS devices, solar chargers, outdoor products, hiking gear, and more.
1.03 Bicycles
Trekking-, Touring- & Urban Bikes, Folding Bikes, Cargo Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Race Bikes, Gravel Bikes, Children's Bikes, Special Bikes, Bike Helmets, Bike Computers, Bike Lighting, Bike Clothing, Bike Components and Accessories.
1.04 Leisure
Fashion and clothing, handbags, bags, rucksacks, suitcases, luggage, pet products, glasses and much more.
1.05 Musical Instruments
String instruments, keyboards, wind instruments, drums, percussion, studio & stage equipment, home recording and streaming.
1.06 Babies / Kids
All products for babies and kids such as diaper bags, clothing, lifestyle accessories for children and babies, playground equipment, kitchen aids, toys, school essentials, teaching supplies and more.
1.07 Watches / Jewelry
Watches, clocks, alarm clocks, smart watches, accessories and more.
1.08 Audio
Audio recorders, audio players, headphones, hi-fi devices, loudspeakers, mobile loudspeakers, PC speakers, MP3 players, radios, studio equipment, accessories and more.
1.09 TV / Cameras
Cameras, media players, DVD and Blu Ray devices, televisions, photo frames, presentation equipment, projectors, set-top boxes, recorders, remote controls, surveillance cameras and technologies, and more.
1.10 Telecommunication
Cell phones, DECT devices, batteries, charging devices, headsets, telephones, telephone systems, networking technology, portable printer, routers, 2-way radios, VOIP devices, audio / video devices for conferences, accessories and more.
1.11 Computer
Notebooks, PDAs, tablets, accessories, batteries, casings, charging devices, power banks, computers, computer loudspeaker systems, copiers, e-readers, in- and output devices, keyboards and mice, monitors, peripherals, printers, scanners, servers, storage devices, robots and more.
1.12 Gaming / VR / AR
Gaming input devices: gaming mice, gaming keyboards, gamepads, gaming controllers, gaming monitors, gaming PCs, gaming consoles, gaming phone, gaming AIOs, gaming tablets, gaming notebooks, gaming laptops, gaming chassis and more.
1.13 Office
Conference furniture, filing systems, office accessories, office fittings, office furniture, plugs, reception areas, writing implements and pens (analog and digital), and more.
1.14 Lighting
Lighting systems, accessories, flashlights, lamps, lights, safety lights, workplace lighting and more.
1.15 Home Furniture / Decoration
Living room and bedroom furniture, accessories, fixtures and fittings, mirrors, wall clocks, home decoration and accessories, stoves and pellet stoves, and more.
1.16 Kitchen
Coffee machines, cooker hoods, dishwashers, fixtures and fittings, hobs and ovens, kitchen appliances (mixers, juicers, egg cookers etc.), kitchen furniture and technology, kitchen systems, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, water purifier, water dispenser, sinks and more.
1.17 Household / Tableware
Cookware and tableware, cutlery, glassware and ceramics, household utensils (trashcans, mops etc.), vacuum cleaners, devices for disinfection of everyday objects, ironing and pressing equipment, ventilators, table air purifiers, washing machines, dryers and more.
1.18 Bathroom
Bath furniture, bath and sanitary wares, bath and wellness areas, control elements and systems, fixtures and fittings, saunas, whirlpools and more.
1.19 Garden
Gardening tools, garden furniture, barbecues, sunshades, lawn mowers, wheelbarrows, outdoor fireplaces, garden tables and chairs, pressure washers and more.
1.20 Building Technology
Air conditioning, floor stand air purifiers, balconies, conservatories, doors, fittings and systems, garages, gates, switches, door handles, heating technology, plumbing technology, marquees, railings, roofs, security technology, solar systems, smart home products, temperature control technology, windows and more.
1.21 Public / Retail
Furniture and furnishing systems (for banks, bus stops, health, hotels, libraries, lounges, museums, parks, playgrounds, public spaces, restaurants, shops, staff canteens, social areas, street furniture, wellness etc.), street lamps, ATM systems and banking machines, exhibition systems, outdoor advertising systems, LED screens for events, retail interiors, shop systems / POS systems, terminals for public spaces / info systems / wayfinding and orientation systems, and more.
1.22 Medicine / Health
Assisted living products, assisted living technology, clinical and laboratory equipment, hospital, medical / healthcare devices and equipment, rehabilitation and more.
1.23 Beauty / Care
Skincare products, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, hairdryers, shavers, massage devices, sex toys and more.
1.24 Industry / Tools
Conveyor technology, hoisting technology, industrial scanners, logistic systems, machines, materials handling, measuring and testing technologies and laboratory technology, production engineering, robotic technology, systems engineering, tools, components and more.
1.25 Textiles / Wall / Floor
Carpets, curtains, floorings, paints / coatings, materials with innovative properties, smart materials, tiles, upholstery textiles, veneers, wall covering, wallpaper and more.
2.01 Beverages
All types of packaging for beverages.
2.02 Food
All types of packaging for food and pet food.
2.03 Beauty / Health
All types of packaging for perfume, care products, cosmetics, hygiene products, pharmacy products and more.
2.04 Medicine / Pharmaceutics
All types of packaging for medicine, natural remedies and medical products, and more.
2.05 Household
Packaging for all types of cleaning products, household products and more.
2.06 Consumer Products
All types of packaging for products such as jewelry, watches, clothes and accessories, sports articles, toys, music, games and videos, headphones, MP3 players, computers and accessories, cameras and accessories, mobile technology devices and accessories, kitchen appliances and more.
2.07 Industry / B2B
All types of packaging for industrial and business-to-business products.
2.08 Non-branded Packaging
Non-branded packaging with a focus on ergonomics and functionality.
3.01 Product and Service Branding
Branding of specific products or services consisting of multiple elements of the brand like logos, sounds, colors, wording, slogans, website, POS including events which focus on building a product or service brand.
3.02 Company Branding
Branding focused on whole companies consisting of multiple elements like: coporate fashion, company logos, stationary, signage, colors & materials including events which focus on building a company brand.
3.03 Public Branding
Branding of museums, cities, regions, countries, institutions, foundations, NGOs, public organizations including events which focus on building a public brand.
3.04 Employer Branding
Measures and media to increase the attractiveness of employers in regard to their employees including events which focus on employer branding.
3.05 Sound Branding
Sound Logos, Corporate Voices, Corporate Anthems, Brand Songs, Jingles, Sound Scapes, Product , Usage Sounds and more.
3.06 Websites
Blogs, brand sites, corporate websites, e-Commerce, landing pages, microsites, online shops, promotional sites, public websites, service websites, social media, web TV and more.
3.07 Publications
Digital or print publications such as books, calendars, catalogs, coffee table books, comics, illustrations, magazines, newspapers and more.
3.08 Apps / Software
Business application software, city guides, games, informational software, mobile and stationary application software, online and offline applications, shopping applications, social media and more.
3.09 Campaigns / Advertising
Print or digital individual ads or entire campaigns including banners, direct marketing materials, mailings, newsletters, posters, product and advertising brochures, POS advertising, content marketing, out-of-home advertising and more.
3.10 Film / Video
Commercials, corporate films, ads, image videos, video podcasts and more.
3.11 Typography / Signage
Pictograms, logos, signets, signage, symbols, typography, wayfinding and orientation systems, and more.
4.01 Trade Fairs / Exhibitions
Exhibition and trade fair architecture as an element of brand communication.
4.02 Cultural Exhibitions
Exhibition architecture in public institutions such as museums.
4.03 Shops / Showroom Interiors
Retail architecture as an element of brand communication including sales centers.
4.04 Hospitality Interiors
Bars, bed & breakfasts, cafés, casinos, hotels, lounges, restaurants, spas and recreational areas, staff canteens and more.
4.05 Residential Interiors
Residential homes, apartments, bedrooms, dressing rooms, kitchens, living rooms, nurseries and more.
4.06 Office Interiors
Administration buildings, banks and financial institutions, doctors’ offices, insurance companies, law practices, office buildings, production facilities and more.
4.07 Public Interiors
Administration buildings, clinics, colleges, kindergartens, libraries, museums, schools, universities and more.
4.08 Installations
Installations in public spaces (digital, interactive, brick-and-mortar, etc.) in exhibitions, on sales floors, in shopping malls, at trade fairs, in museums, in urban or outdoor areas and more.
Experimental and conceptual designs, commissioned works that have not yet been published, studies and research projects, innovative design concepts whose implementation is not planned or expected before 2025, in the following categories:
5.01 Product Concepts
5.02 Communication Concepts
5.03 Packaging Concepts
5.04 Interior Architecture Concepts
5.05 Service Design Concepts
5.06 Architecture Concepts
5.07 User Experience Concepts
5.08 User Interface Concepts
Projects that optimize a service for customers or users. The aim is to improve service in different levels and with different tools. A project can be an improvement of an existing service or a creation of a new service.
Entries must explain the design challenge, the solution process and the result including the bundle of measures and the kind of service design methods used to solve the problem. The presentation must show the elements of the solution (for example app, events, graphics, packaging, product) and the role these elements play in the service design process.
The main difference between service design and product design is that service design is not only the design of a physical product. A product can be only a part of a whole service design process.
6.01 Healthcare / Wellness
6.02 Transportation / Logistics
6.03 Financial Services / Insurance
6.04 Retail / Sales
6.05 Culture / Tourism
6.06 Education / Learning
6.07 Government / Institutions
6.08 Social Behavior / Responsibility
6.09 Industry Productivity / Maintenance Systems
7.01 Public Architecture
Civic centers, community buildings, institutional buildings, governmental buildings, cultural buildings, embassies, monuments, police & fire stations, parliaments, town halls, prisons, museums, theatres & opera houses, libraries, concert halls, schools, universities, kindergartens, training centers, conference centers, hospitals, nursing homes, zoos, religious buildings, infrastructure, roads, bridges, parking facilities, airports, bus stations, port facilities, railway stations, sports facilities, stadiums, arenas and more.
7.02 Residential Architecture
Apartment buildings, country houses, coastal houses, estates, mansions, multi-unit housing, multiple housing, private houses, single housing, social housing, student housing and more.
7.03 Office / Industry Architecture
Administrative buildings, banks and financial institutions, corporate headquarters, estates, factories, farm buildings, office buildings, production facilities and more.
7.04 Retail / Hospitality Architecture
Amusement parks, chain stores, cinemas, concept stores, department stores, galleries, hostels, hotels, malls, nightclubs, outlet centers, recreation centers, resorts, restaurants, tourist attractions, pubs & bars, shops, shopping centers, wineries and more.
7.05 Urban / Landscape Architecture
City planning, urban planning, urban development projects, cemeteries, golf clubs, lighting design, outdoor areas, parks, plazas, private gardens, public gardens, streets and more.
7.06 Mixed Use Architecture
Buildings combining different kinds of usage scenarios.
Projects that focus on designing the experience of users when using products, communication design, packaging, interiors & architecture as well as projects that use a mix from all of the above. Entries should focus on optimizing the feelings and the experiences the users have while interacting with the project.
Reminder: User experience design is not the design of an interface. Interfaces are often an important part of an experience, but if your project focuses on the creation of the user interface, please register in the discipline "User Interface".
8.01 Product UX
8.02 Communication UX
8.03 Packaging UX
8.04 Interior & Architecture UX
8.05 Mixed Media UX
9.01 Product Interfaces
Digital interfaces for physical objects. To put it simple: everything that happens on the screen of a product.
9.02 Interfaces for Digital Media
Interfaces for non-physical entries. For example: websites, apps and software.
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Dates for the 2025 Award
Early Bird Registration Deadline | 28 June 2024 |
Regular Registration Deadline | 27 September 2024 |
Last Chance Registration Deadline | 6 November 2024 |
Deadline to complete registration details | 6 November 2024 |
iF Online Preselection | 2– 5 December 2024 |
iF Final Jury in Hamburg | 18 – 20 February 2025 |
iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2025 in Berlin | 28 April 2025 |
Fees at a Glance
Registration Fees | |
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Early bird deadline until 28 June 2024 | EUR 250 per entry |
Regular deadline until 27 September 2024 | EUR 350 per entry |
Last chance deadline until 6 November 2024 | EUR 450 per entry |
Jury Fees | |
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For all entries qualified for the iF Final Jury | EUR 300 per entry |
Winners Fees | |
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Product Design / Packaging Design | EUR 3,000 per entry |
For all other disciplines | EUR 2,500 per entry |
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