Hamburg, Germany – Over three days in Hamburg’s Schuppen 52, a group of experts congregated to deliberate upon thousands of designs entered in the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, scrutinizing each under the lens of the competition’s cornerstone criteria: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability. The final jury session, which capped months of rigorous evaluation that began with an online preselection of nearly 11,000 entries last December, halved the contenders and set the stage for selecting global leaders in design innovation.
In this prestigious competition, entries spanned nine diverse disciplines ranging from product and communication design to architecture, user experience, and professional concepts. Each submission underwent a detailed assessment conducted by a trio of design specialists, ensuring a varied and comprehensive examination. The meticulous judging process highlighted not only the quality and creativity of the designs but also underscored the significance of ecological and social considerations, thanks to the active involvement of the iF Sustainability Working Group.
Uwe Cremering, CEO of iF Design, commented on the scope and depth of this year’s awards, noting the paramount importance of sustainable practices in the evaluation process. “The iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 strikingly mirrors the latest trends and societal shifts in the design industry,” Cremering said. He praised the jurors for their rigorous evaluations and recognized the sustainability experts who intensified the incorporation of environmental and social metrics into the judging criteria.
The competition attracted a staggering number of entries with almost 11,000 from 66 countries, reflecting the global reach and appeal of the iF DESIGN AWARD. This year, the awards recognized 2,211 winners from 50 countries, showcasing the vast talent and innovation driving the current design landscape. Among the winners, 75 were awarded the coveted Gold title, a testament to their exceptional creativity and insight.
As the evaluation phase concludes, attention now turns toward celebrating the victors at an exclusive event in Berlin. On April 28, the grand Friedrichstadt-Palast will welcome 2,000 guests for the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2025, a gala evening dedicated to honoring these top designers. Cremering will present the Gold winners with their awards, symbolizing their preeminent status in the design world.
Continuing the conversation into how design forwards societal and environmental advancements, the iF Design Trend Conference will be held the following day, April 29, at AXICA. Close to the iconic Brandenburg Gate, this venue will gather industry leaders and renowned speakers under the theme, “How can design help shape the transformation to a future worth living?” The conference will feature discussions on significant global topics and innovative, sustainable design solutions, further providing attendees and participants insights captured in the iF Design Trend Report 2025.
This event encapsulates more than a celebration of present achievements; it is a forward-looking forum aiming to define and shape the future trajectory of the design industry, encouraging a world where creativity and practicality synthesize to cultivate environments worth inhabiting.
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