iF DESIGN TALENT AWARD 2027 (2027 iF Student Design Award)

Organizer 

iF International Forum Design (iF Design, Germany).

Location 

Worldwide — open to students globally with online submission; the final jury takes place in Berlin, Germany, and the awards ceremony is held in New York, USA, in June 2027.

Deadline

Registration/submission deadline: February 3, 2027. Follow-up schedule: online first-round judging, March 10–19, 2027; final judging in Berlin, April 23, 2027; awards ceremony in New York, June 2027.

Competition Category 

Entries must be design concepts that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The brief does not divide entries into separate discipline categories; innovative concepts from all design fields are welcome.

Eligibility

Students only. Open to students and recent graduates worldwide.

Entry Fee

Free to enter

Prizes/Awards 

The most outstanding winning entries share a total prize pool of €50,000. Winners gain international recognition through one of the world's most prestigious young design competitions, global exposure for their concepts, networking with leading companies, design experts and potential employers, international showcase of their work, and an invitation to the awards ceremony in New York in June 2027.

Core Introduction 

The iF DESIGN TALENT AWARD 2027 marks the award's 25th anniversary. As one of the world's most influential design competitions for young talent, it draws around 7,000 entries each year from more than 80 countries and regions. It invites students and recent graduates worldwide to submit innovative design concepts aimed at creating a better future and addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges, with all entries required to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Judging takes place in two stages: in March 2027 an international expert jury evaluates all submissions online against five criteria — whether the work solves a relevant problem, reflects or promotes high ethical standards, strengthens community bonds, creates a positive experience, and is economically viable — with the top 300 entries advancing; on April 23, 2027, the final jury in Berlin selects the winners and determines prize distribution. The anniversary highlight is the grand awards ceremony in New York in June 2027, offering young designers an exceptional international stage and a springboard for their global careers.