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A ride toward change. 🚲💚 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2024 celebrates AfricroozE, an e-bike designed to bring affordable mobility to the majority of Africans while creating jobs, reducing CO₂ emissions, and strengthening local expertise. Across eight African countries, more than 500 e-bikes are on the move - serving as taxis, ambulances, delivery vehicles, and commuter bikes. They ensure that people and goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently, driving sustainable mobility forward. A movement powered by people, for people. 🚲 Initiator: AfricroozE - The African e-Bike, Hamburg/Germany #ifsocialimpactprize #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #socialimpact #designforchange

Make the outdoors home. 🌿 Winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, THE SKY DOME transforms camping by seamlessly integrating with NIO electric vehicles, offering a spacious open-air retreat that redefines comfort in nature. Designed for adventure, it extends the functionality of your vehicle - powering camping gear directly from the car while creating a connected outdoor experience. More than just a tent, THE SKY DOME invites you to reconnect with nature and make the outdoors feel like home. Pack up, head out and sleep under the stars. 🌙✨ Manufacturer & Design: NIO Life, Shanghai/China #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2025 #ifdesignaward2024 #designaward #outdoordesign #outdooradventure

A statement of craftsmanship. 🤍🌿 Designed for relaxation and timeless appeal, the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024-winning 4PM Chaise is where form meets function in perfect harmony. Every curve and contour is carefully shaped to provide a seat that adapts effortlessly to the body, offering both ergonomic support and sculptural elegance. With its generous proportions, the 4PM Chaise commands attention in any space while maintaining a sense of openness and refinement. What makes it even more special? Alongside the production model, an open-source version is available, inviting individuals to craft their own chaise using locally sourced materials - bringing thoughtful, high-quality design into personal spaces worldwide. A piece that invites you to slow down, take a breath, and simply be. What does timeless design mean to you? Let’s discuss in the comments! Manufacturer: Massproductions, Stockholm/Sweden Design: Chris Martin, Stockholm/Sweden #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2025 #ifdesignaward2024 #designaward #furnituredesign #interiordesign #homedesign

Last week, we gathered an incredible group of creatives, architects, designers, journalists, and industry leaders for an intimate lunch with Lisa Gralnek, US Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability & Impact at iF Design, co-hosted with Lani Adeoye from Studio Lani. Over great food and even better discussions, we explored the evolving role of design in business, culture, and community - and how sustainability is shaping the future of the industry. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared insights, and contributed to the conversation. The dialogue doesn’t stop here! If you’re passionate about design, sustainability, and innovation, we want to hear from you. Follow us, share your thoughts, and let’s continue building a more impactful, design-driven future together. Thank you to Jesse Dorris, Architectural Record, Stonehill Taylor, Lani Adeoye, Andrea Lillo, Brad Ascalon, Julia Gamolina, NO ARCHITECTURE, STUDIO 397 Architecture PLLC and Alpha Kilo #ifdesign #ifdesignaward #ifdesignaward2025 #leadership #values #design #community

Redefining Workspaces: SoloTime FUTAKOTAMAGAWA 🌿💻 As hybrid and flexible work reshape the way we approach productivity, SoloTime FUTAKOTAMAGAWA, honored with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, offers a visionary solution: a workspace that is more than just a desk, but a retreat for focus, creativity, and calm. This coworking office seamlessly blends shared and rental spaces with a design concept rooted in elegance and nature. Drawing inspiration from the gentle flow of the nearby river, the space features: 🌿Soft lighting to create a serene atmosphere. 🌿Open layouts for freedom of movement and thought. 🌿Natural elements that connect you to your surroundings. SoloTime FUTAKOTAMAGAWA redefines what a workspace can be - a place where work meets wellness, creativity thrives, and possibilities are limitless. Not just an office. Not just a café. It’s a space to rethink how we work and create. Client: Tokyo Electric Power Company, Tokyo/Japan & KOKUYO Co., Ltd. Tokyo/Japan Design: KOKUYO Co., Ltd. Tokyo/Japan #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #designaward #interiorarchitecture #officeinteriors #coworkingspace

Lighting the way to smarter workspaces. 💡💻 Winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, the LUMENA Desk Lamp shows how thoughtful design can enhance everyday workspaces. With its sleek, triangular stand seamlessly transitioning into a rounded head, this lamp merges modern aesthetics with functional brilliance. The one-button interface ensures easy usability, while its soft LED lighting protects your line of sight in the workspace, improving concentration. A workspace essential that blends design and comfort. ✨ Manufacturer: LUMENA Co., Ltd, Busan/Republic of Korea Design: LUMENA Co., Ltd & Jiyoun Kim Studio™, Seoul/Republic of Korea #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #designaward #productdesign #lampdesign #lightingdesign

Designed for speed. Built for performance. 🚴♂️ Winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, the Oakley ARO7 helmet is built for performance-driven cyclists who push their limits on every ride. ✔️ Designed for low drag and maximum efficiency, it minimizes air resistance to help maintain speed. ✔️ The integrated Prizm™ lens boosts contrast for a clearer and sharper view. ✔️ A unique magnetic visor system enables quick attachment, removal, and stowage. Every detail is made for performance. Stay focused. Ride faster. Push the limits. Manufacturer: EssilorLuxottica, Paris/France Design: Oakley Design Team, Foothill Ranch (CA)/US #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #designaward #productdesign #bikehelmet #helmetdesign

Power meets protection: StreamEXO 🦾 The iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 winning concept StreamEXO is designed to support construction workers in manual heavy lifting tasks by easing physical load. ✔️ StreamEXO reduces back muscle overload by 35% and lowers injury risk by up to 55%, helping workers handle heavy lifting with less strain and greater safety. ✔️ The ergonomic and adaptive design supports natural movement, ensuring freedom of motion during physically demanding tasks. ✔️ The adjustable sizing system allows for a customized fit, providing comfort and stability throughout the workday. Designed to support without getting in the way, StreamEXO helps workers stay protected - one lift at a time. Manufacturer & Design: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IIT, Genova/Italy #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #designaward #productdesign #professionalconcept #productconcepts

Smart. Secure. Streamlined. 🌱 Awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, the Tresound Mini’s packaging is designed to increase outdoor portability - all while keeping material use to a minimum. Crafted from wet-pressed bamboo fiber pulp, it delivers: ✔️ Lightweight protection: Keeps the speaker safe without excess bulk. ✔️ Optimized portability: Designed for easy transport, wherever you go. ✔️ Reduced packaging costs: Practical design with minimal material use. Less waste, more security - because great design starts from the outside. Ready to unwrap a smarter way to pack and carry? Manufacturer & Design: TRETTITRE (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen/China #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #designaward #packaging #packagingdesign #smartpackaging

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Nature: Gem in Forest 🌿 In Sanyi, Taiwan, the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 winner Gem in Forest seamlessly blends modern design with the beauty of its surroundings. The exposed concrete walls and expansive open layouts allow natural light to transform the interior into a dynamic gallery, showcasing curated art and furnishings while framing the beauty of the forest beyond. Inside, soft grey tones evoke a sense of calm and balance, while floor-to-ceiling windows invite the outdoors in, making nature an intrinsic part of everyday life. A place where architecture doesn’t just complement its surroundings - it becomes part of them. How can design help us reconnect with nature? Share your thoughts below! Client & Design: Dumas Architecture Interior Design Group, Taichung/Taiwan #ifdesign #ifdesignaward2024 #ifdesignaward2025 #designaward #architecturaldesign #designmeetsnature