Entries have opened for 2026’s iF DESIGN AWARD, with idea, form, function, differentiation and sustainability the key judging criteria.
Since 1954, the award has established itself as one of the world’s most important and renowned design competitions with more than 10,000 entries from 70 countries every year.
Next year’s awards will have 93 categories across nine disciplines: product design; packaging design; branding and communication design; architecture, interior architecture; service; system and process design; user experience; user interface and concepts.
The initial deadline for online entries is 26 September, with a final deadline of 5 November, when they entry fee rises by EUR100.
