Comfort, engineered into every detail. 🩶
The Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band joins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winners, turning fit and balance into core parts of the experience.
Its upper and lower straps are 3D-knitted as a single piece, creating a dual-rib structure designed for cushioning, breathability and stretch. Embedded tungsten inserts in the lower strap provide a subtle counterweight, improving comfort, balance and stability during use.
Paired with the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial for fine-tuned adjustment, the design delivers a fit that feels precise and effortless.
A wearable experience shaped around balance, softness and control.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Discipline: Product Design
Category: Computer
Manufacturer & Design: Apple Inc. (@apple ), Cupertino, California/United States
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Quiet design, made to fit in. 🖤
The iF DESIGN AWARD 2026-winning ohh is a family of seating furniture designed for adaptability and a quiet presence.
Based on a compact, fully upholstered shell, the collection offers four chair variants and a modular bench system that integrate into diverse interiors. A resilient wooden core and a flexible backrest ensure lasting comfort.
With minimal components and a calm visual identity, ohh blends the precision of cabinet furniture with contemporary softness, balancing comfort, clarity and sustainable material use.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Discipline: Product Design
Category: Office/Stationery
Manufacturer: gumpo GmbH & Co. KG (@gumpo_official ), Dingolfing/Germany
Design: Relvãokellermann (@relvaokellermann ), München/Germany
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Step into the practice of planning design with future needs in mind. 🎙️✨
In this episode of FUTURE OF XYZ, we speak with Güray Oskay (@gurayoskay ), Director of Space at ATÖLYE (@atolye.io ), an award-winning studio and Certified B-Corp based in Dubai and Istanbul.
Together, we explore the future of Spatial Strategy, the architectural equivalent of “thinking before we speak.”. It’s a practice of planning designs and builds based on insights, future needs anticipation, and more.
With transferable knowledge from his 25-year career working with public and private entities across the Middle East and Europe, Güray shares how built environment projects can become deeply human-centered and serve all stakeholders well.
🎧 Tune in now!
Find the link in our Story Highlight “podcast“ or listen on your favorite podcast app, surroundpodcasts.com or watch on YouTube.
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How meme culture helps brands chase Gen Z. ❤️👀
The iF Design Trend Report 2026 is out, and our latest magazine article offers a first glimpse into the shifts shaping the future of design.
In the first of four articles, we take a closer look at memes and their growing influence on culture and communication.
Discover how memes became a cultural force in design and why they are changing the way brands communicate.
Read the full article! Link in bio.
Grab your free copy of the iF Design Trend Report 2026 until 7 July. Link in bio.
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AI is everywhere. But knowing what to do with it is what sets leaders apart.
The iF DESIGN ACADEMY course “AI Strategy for Design Leaders” helps you cut through the hype and build a clear, actionable approach to AI.
Led by Tey Bannerman, AI strategy and transformation leader and former McKinsey Partner, you’ll learn to:
→ Identify high-impact AI opportunities
→ Navigate AI conversations at the executive level
→ Turn AI into a clear strategy you can act on
Explore the course and secure your spot now! Link in bio.
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Your little light companion. 💡🫶
Buddy takes its place among the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winners, rethinking how light can restore presence and mindfulness in daily life.
Designed as a companion, they feature a tactile analog gesture that reintroduces play into everyday routines. Gradient illumination, informed by color psychology, supports transitions between focus, relaxation and rest. Soft, anthropomorphic forms inspired by neuro design act as friendly companions with a visually comforting and reassuring presence.
Buddy transforms a functional object into a sensory experience that invites users to slow down, recharge and reconnect with themselves.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Discipline: Product Design
Category: Lighting
Manufacturer & Design: Buddy Design (@buddydesign.co ), New York/United States
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A garden of knowledge, built for the future. ✨
The Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka takes its place among the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winners, presenting a spatial vision of transformation and growth.
Blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary, sustainable design, the pavilion brings Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage into a modern architectural language. Natural materials such as clay, brick and regional timber root the structure in place, while its open and transparent design invites exchange, accessibility and dialogue.
Designed as a modular and reusable system, the pavilion reflects a forward-looking approach to circular construction.
An architecture that connects heritage, knowledge and what comes next.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Discipline: Architecture
Category: Public Architecture
Client/Manufacturer: Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (@acdfuz ), Tashkent/Uzbekistan & NÜSSLI (@nussligroup ), Hüttwilen/Switzerland
Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER (@atelierbrueckner ), Stuttgart/Germany
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LAST CALL for the first round of the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2026. ❤️📢
If your project tackles one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and is already driving positive change, this is your chance.
A total of EUR 100,000 is awarded in two rounds to initiatives creating real impact around the world.
Applications close on 20 May 2026, and participation is free of charge.
Put your impact on the global stage.
Apply now! Link in bio.
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7,000 concepts. Final decisions. 🎓❤️
The iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2026 review round has wrapped.
The next generation brought bold ideas, fresh perspectives and the ambition to challenge what design can do next.
🎥 Get a glimpse inside the jury room.
We can’t wait to celebrate our winners in this year’s World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain in June.
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Grohe (@grohe_global ), Wonderland, Compal (@compal_career ), HOTO (@hoto_official ), Xiaomi (@xiaomi.global ) and Haier Design (@haierglobal )!
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Design leadership isn’t just a next step in your career, it's an entirely new way of operating.
The 7-week iF DESIGN ACADEMY course “Advancing Your Design Leadership” helps you build the mindset and tools to lead at a higher level.
Led by Andy Polaine, design leadership coach and former Group Design Director of Client Evolution at Fjord with 30+ years of experience, you’ll learn to:
→ Own your time, energy and focus
→ Manage stakeholders in every direction
→ Influence decisions that matter
Explore the course and secure your spot now! Link in bio.
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Built to last. Designed to stand out. 🤍📱
The Fairphone 6 steps into the spotlight as an iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 Gold winner, redefining sustainable smartphone design.
From its iconic modular architecture to fair-sourced and recycled materials, every detail is designed to extend the product’s life and give users control through repair, reuse and upgrade. A five-year warranty and eight years of software support set a new standard for longevity in electronics.
At the same time, the “Moments” switch introduces a new layer of mindful tech, shifting between full functionality and a reduced mode for focus and disconnection.
A smartphone that proves sustainable design can be bold, exciting and built to last.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 Gold
Discipline: Product Design
Category: Communication Devices
Manufacturer: Fairphone (@fairphone ), Amsterdam/The Netherlands
Design: Above Agency (@above.se ), Stockholm/Sweden
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When you're ready to lead people, not just projects, foundational leadership skills are essential.
The 7-week iF DESIGN ACADEMY course "Mastering Design Leadership Fundamentals" gives you the tools to evolve into a confident design leader. Led by Tiffany Chen, a seasoned design leader at Airbnb, with over a decade of experience in human-centered design at both Apple and IDEO, you'll learn to:
→ Identify, synthesize and activate your leadership superpowers
→ Motivate and empower your team through coaching
→ Foster inclusivity and shape your team culture
Take the next step in your career – explore the curriculum and secure your spot now. Link in bio.
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