$54,000 iF Design Award opens to students worldwide: Apply now

The iF Design Award is an international design competition that offers students and recent graduates a platform to showcase bold, future-focused ideas to a global audience.

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Focus Funding details Who can enter Submission and evaluation Deadline

Focus

The award recognises concepts that address urgent global and social challenges through design.

Rather than focusing solely on aesthetics, the programme places strong emphasis on problem-solving, ethical responsibility, social relevance and meaningful user experiences. Successful entries demonstrate how design ideas can create real-world impact while remaining practical and feasible.

The award is tailored for emerging designers who want their concepts to respond to real-life challenges and reflect the standards of professional design practice.

Funding details

Selected winners share a total prize fund of USD 54,000, distributed by the jury.

Award recipients also receive the iF Winner Logo, a digital certificate, and long-term publication on the iF Design website. Additional benefits include exhibition showcases in Taipei and other cities, as well as global visibility through iF’s public relations and social media channels.

Who can enter

The competition is open to students and recent graduates across all design-related disciplines. Eligible applicants include:

Current students enrolled in design-related programmes.
Graduates who completed their diploma within the last two years.
Individuals or teams of up to four members.

There is no entry fee, and applicants may submit multiple concepts.

Submission and evaluation

Entries may include product ideas, services, applications, communication concepts or other design projects.

Submissions must be in English and include images, a one-page A1 poster and a detailed project description. Concepts are evaluated based on problem-solving strength, ethical standards, social impact, feasibility and overall benefit to society.