iF DESIGN AWARD 2027
Registration open – benefit from the Early Bird Rate!
The iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 honors outstanding design and brings it to a global stage. Since 1954, the internationally recognized iF label has distinguished designers who challenge conventions, rethink systems, and turn ideas into meaningful experiences.
With more than 10,000 entries each year, the iF DESIGN AWARD ranks among the world’s most prestigious competitions for creative excellence. Winning an iF DESIGN AWARD puts your work in the global spotlight — increasing visibility, strengthening credibility, and elevating your reputation. More than an award, it is a mark of design leadership and a gateway to new opportunities.
Currently we are looking forward to two highlights of the season: The iF Design Award Night 2026 at the Friedrichstadt-Palaston 27 April - and the iF Design Trend Conference on the next day, 28 April 2026!
Take your chance to stand out internationally — register your design for 2027.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2027 - Overview
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!
Any Questions?
The iF team is happy to advise and assist you! Leave your address here and we will get back to you.
Dates for the 2027 Award
Early Bird Registration Deadline | 26 June 2026 |
Regular Registration Deadline | 18 September 2026 |
Last Chance Registration Deadline | 4 November 2026 |
iF Online Preselection | 30 November - 3 December 2026 |
iF Final Jury in Hamburg | 16-18 February 2027 |
iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2027 in Berlin | 26 April 2027 |
iF Design Trend Conference 2027 in Berlin | 27 April 2027 |
Fees at a Glance
Registration Fees | |
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Early Bird Deadline until 26 June 2026 | EUR 300 per entry |
Regular Deadline until 18 September 2026 | EUR 400 per entry |
Last Chance Deadline until 4 November 2026 | EUR 500 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 3,300 per entry |
For all other disciplines | EUR 2,900 per entry |
Jury 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.
CONTACT
iF DESIGN AWARD
Benjamin Voelksen
Bahnhofstrasse 8
D-30159 Hannover
Germany
+49.511.54224-222
Email

