iF DESIGN AWARD Global Design Award 2027
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Others
Job locationGermany
Deadline2026-11-04
Opportunity description
The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in design and innovation since 1954. Each year, the award attracts more than 10,000 submissions from around the globe and provides winners with international recognition and the opportunity to showcase their work to leading design experts, companies, and global institutions.
Available Categories
- Product Design
- Packaging Design
- Branding and Visual Communication
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture
- Service Design, Systems, and Processes
- User Experience (UX)
- User Interface (UI)
- Professional Concepts
Participation Fees
- Early Bird Registration: €300 per entry
- Regular Registration: €400 per entry
- Late Registration: €500 per entry
Application Timeline
- Early Bird Registration: Until June 26, 2026.
- Regular Registration: Until September 18, 2026.
- Final Registration Deadline: November 4, 2026.
- Preliminary Jury Evaluation: November 30 – December 3, 2026.
- Final Jury Evaluation in Germany: February 16–18, 2027.
- Awards Ceremony: April 26, 2027.
Benefits
- Gain prestigious international recognition in the field of design.
- Showcase your project on the global iF platform.
- Enhance the professional reputation of the designer, team, or organization.
- Access a worldwide network of design and innovation experts.
- Benefit from media exposure and promotional opportunities for winning projects.
- Receive professional evaluation and feedback from an international jury of design specialists.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to individuals, companies, studios, agencies, and organizations from around the world.
- Applicants may submit projects, products, services, or design concepts within the approved award categories.
- Entries must meet the award’s standards for design quality, innovation, and sustainability.
See also: Various and Outstanding International Awards and Competitions
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