How can design serve as a catalyst for human and environmental well-being? This is the question that our US Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability & Impact Lisa Gralnek explored as a panelist alongside Humanscale's Design Director sergio silva and AIA architect Suchi Reddy, FAIA of Reddymade Architecture & Design NYC. From supply chain management to ergonomics, a packed house was eager to engage and curious to learn about the responsibility and opportunity for designers to lead positive change! #iFDesign #iFDesignAward #DesignCommunity AIA New York | Center for Architecture
iF Design
Design Services
iF Design is a trusted member of the international design community for over 70 years
About us
iF Design is committed to excellence, objectivity, transparency and impact in design since 1953. Host of the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD, each year 10,000+ entries from 70+ countries compete in a rigorous two-step Jury process across 82 categories of design. Owned by the iF Design Foundation, a German nonprofit dedicated to design research and education, iF also hosts the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD and iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, leads conferences and events around the world, and publishes a robust annual Trend Report and online magazine. Learn more at ifdesign.com.
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https://ifdesign.com/en/
External link for iF Design
- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Hannover
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- iF DESIGN AWARD, iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE, iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD, iF Design Trend Report, Design Excellence, and iF Design Trend Conference
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Bahnhofstrasse 8
Hannover, 30159, DE
Employees at iF Design
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Bettina Maisch
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Patrizio Cionfoli
Director of design I Creative Director I Design Expert I Adjunct Professor I Awarded Design I Visionary I Looking people in the eyes
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Kim Dabbs
Global VP of Impact at Steelcase I Best-Selling Author of You Belong Here | Speaker on Belonging + Purpose | Advisor | Researcher | Lecturer
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Prof. Tom Hirt
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Step into the global spotlight! ❤️ Just 1 day left to apply for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. Your design will be reviewed by international experts, seen by global leaders and celebrated on a worldwide stage. Submit by 5 November: https://bit.ly/48pgWKc #iFDesign #iFDesignAward #iFDesignAward2026 #iFDesignAward2025 #DesignCommunity
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Design your time. Master your rhythm. ⏱️💻 Meet ZONE, a compact productivity timer designed to bring intention and focus to the way you work, earning its place among the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 winners. Built around the principles of mindful time management, it turns productivity into moments of focus and pause. Inspired by proven techniques like Pomodoro and the 52–17 method, ZONE adapts to your own rhythm. You can set any custom interval that matches your pace, helping you create a personal flow of work and rest. With gentle tones marking transitions and a minimalist design, it’s a quiet companion that lets you design your own work–life tempo. ➡️ Psst… your design could be here next year. Submit it for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 by 5 November. Manufacturer & Design: New Things Lab B.V., Delft/Netherlands #iFDesign #iFDesignAward2025 #iFDesignAward #DesignAward #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #TechDesign
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A space shaped by story. 🤎 The Grand Hyatt Hotel and Residences, Kunming, takes its place among the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 winners with an interior that transforms architecture into storytelling. Rather than following a formulaic style, MQ studio took a research-driven approach, crafting a space deeply rooted in site, function and narrative. The result is a hotel experience that feels both contemporary and connected, fresh yet timeless. Design that goes beyond aesthetics. Design that tells a story. ➡️ Want to see your work shine on the global stage? Enter the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 by 5 November. Client: Hang Lung Properties, Central/Hong Kong Design: MQ studio, Shanghai/China & The Flaming Beacon Pty Ltd, Melbourne/Australia #iFDesign #iFDesignAward2025 #iFDesignAward #DesignAward #InteriorArchitecture #InteriorDesign #HotelInterior #HotelInteriorDesign
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Beauty for every body. 💄✨ The Make B. Accessible Makeup Brushes are among the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 winners, setting a new standard for inclusive beauty design. Developed as Brazil’s first line of articulated makeup tools, the brushes feature adjustable components that make makeup application easier for individuals with reduced mobility or upper limb disabilities. This thoughtful engineering provides greater control and precision, supporting independence in daily routines. This innovative approach to inclusive design gives everyone the opportunity to embrace the transformative power of makeup with independence and confidence. ➡️ Want to see your design featured here next year? Apply now, entries close on 5 November. Manufacturer: ZHEJIANG ZOREYA COSMETIC CO.,LTD, Zhejiang/China & Grupo O Boticário, São José dos Pinhais/Brazil Design: DSGN in house Grupo Boticário, São José dos Pinhais/Brazil #iFDesign #iFDesignAward2025 #iFDesignAward #DesignAward #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #InclusiveDesign
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Bringing design precision to outdoor fire. 🍕🔥 The Gozney Tread joins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 winners, redefining outdoor cooking for those who chase adventure. Hyper-portable, ultra-rugged and designed for exploration, Tread brings restaurant-worthy pizza to places far beyond the backyard. With pro-grade performance, lightweight engineering and an inspired aesthetic, it turns every location into a kitchen, from mountain trails to ocean views. Built for the journey. Made for culinary adventures. ➡️ Want to see your design take the spotlight next year? Enter the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 by 5 November. Manufacturer & Design: Gozney Group Ltd., Bournemouth/Great Britain #iFDesign #iFDesignAward2025 #iFDesignAward #DesignAward #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #OutdoorDesign #OutdoorCooking
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Everyone is talking nonstop about how machines, robots and AI are going to replace humans in the workforce and beyond. But what’s true? 🎙️ In this week’s episode of FUTURE OF XYZ, we welcome Tey Bannerman, trained product designer and software engineer, former Partner and Head of McKinsey Design Europe and co-author of “The AI Revolution“. With over 20 years in tech, including designing and building AI systems for startups, large retail players and multinationals in regulated industries like banking, insurance and fintech, Tey shares his perspective on the real role of AI in the workplace, exploring how it can strengthen and reshape human roles rather than replace them. 🎧 Tune in now for this timely and robust discussion about one of the hottest topics of today: https://bit.ly/4ieohgU Or catch the episode on your favorite podcast app, surroundpodcasts.com or YouTube. #Design #Podcast #iFDesignAward #FutureOf #Technology #AI #Jobs #Growth #Transformation
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1 WEEK LEFT to apply for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026! ⏱️✨🏆 Put your design on the global stage. Submit by 5 November: https://bit.ly/48pgWKc #iFDesign #iFDesignAward #iFDesignAward2026 #iFDesignAward2025 #DesignCommunity
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Power. Precision. A bold new breeze. 🍃⚡️ The HOTO 20V Leaf Blower joins the spotlight as an iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 Gold winner, uniting engineering intelligence with modern design precision. Compact in form yet powerful in performance, it features a high-efficiency brushless motor that achieves exceptional power in a reduced-size design. A siphon-style retractable nozzle delivers optimal airflow and wind speed, with dual modes and adjustable length that adapt to every task. Its refined aesthetic blends the robust feel of professional power tools with the lightweight concision of home appliances and the intuitive ease of consumer electronics, and includes a swappable battery. Functional. Beautiful. Efficient. A future-forward take on outdoor tools. Want to see your own design in the spotlight? Enter the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 by 5 November. Link in bio! Manufacturer & Design: Shanghai HOTO Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai/China #iFDesign #iFDesignGoldAward #iFDesignGoldAward2025 #iFDesignAward2025 #DesignAward #ProductDesign
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9 DAYS LEFT to apply for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026! ⏱️ Are you ready to showcase your design to the world? ❤️ Have your work reviewed by an independent jury of international design experts. ❤️ Showcase your project to a global audience and key industry leaders. ❤️ Use your award as a powerful tool for communication, branding and acquisition. Enter until 5 November: https://bit.ly/48pgWKc #iFDesign #iFDesignAward #iFDesignAward2026 #iFDesignAward2025 #DesignCommunity
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