iF Student Design Award

The iF Student Design Award, organized by the iF Design Foundation, is now open for submissions. As one of the world’s most prestigious student design competitions, the award encourages young designers to propose forward-thinking solutions to global challenges. Students and recent graduates from our university are invited to participate.

Competition Highlights

• Free Entry — No submission fees

• Total Prize Pool: €50,000

• Judged by an international panel of design experts

• Opportunities for global recognition and international exposure

Eligibility

• Current students in design-related fields

• Recent graduates within 2 years (graduate certificate required)

• Individual or team submissions accepted (up to 4 members per team)

Submission Requirements

• Open to all design categories, including:
  Product design / UX & UI / Communication design / Service & Experience design / Social Innovation / etc.

• Participants may submit multiple works
  (Note: the same project cannot be submitted to multiple themes)

• All materials must be submitted in English

Key Dates

Submission Process (6 Steps)

1. Register or log in to the application portal

2. Fill in project information (title, category, topic, tags, etc.)

3. Upload submission files:

   • Two project images

   • One-page PDF presentation

   • Video link (optional)

4. Provide project description (max. 650 words)

5. Upload verification documents:

   • Advisor/mentor information

   • Student status proof or graduation certificate (up to 4 team members)

6. Review and submit the entry

Evaluation Criteria

• Innovation & originality

• Relevance and problem-solving approach

• Design quality & clarity of concept

• Social impact and future potential

Why Join?

• Compete on a global stage

• Strengthen your design portfolio

• Gain visibility from international design experts

• Opportunity to win prize funding and professional recognition

Additional Information

Please refer to the official competition website and guidelines for detailed rules and submission instructions.
Competition link

Students are encouraged to participate and represent our university in this distinguished global design competition.

Good luck and show the world your creativity and vision!