01. digital media
For online media, a URL must be provided in the registration form. It is not necessary to send in any hard copy or other physical products. Please tick the respective box in the online registration form if you are handing in online media.
Offline media must be PC-compatible and must be viewable with standard tools or with simulation tools such as Adobe Flash or Adobe Director.
02. product interfaces
Please hand in the original products. Should this not be possible, the interface may be represented through online or offline media. In this case, the same criteria apply as for submitting entries in category 01. digital media.
03. print media / 04. packaging
For brochures, books, business reports, calendars, catalogues, flyers, magazines and packaging please submit the original products. Should this not be possible, you may submit them as boards. However, you can submit no more than six boards in total which are no larger than DIN A1. On the backside of all boards please supply:
board number to ensure boards are viewed in the right order
the entry ID. If you submit posters, please make sure they are mounted to cardboard.
All other formats must be agreed in advance with the iF team.
05. corporate architecture
Please submit these entries board-mounted, including photographs, floor plan and, optionally, further explanatory drawings.
There must not be more than eight boards. Boards must not be larger than DIN A1. On the backside of all boards please supply:
board number to ensure boards are viewed in the right order the entry ID. Furthermore, only PC-compatible videos are eligible for submission.
06 crossmedia
For online media, a URL must be provided in the registration form. Offline media must be PC-compatible and must be viewable with standard tools or with simulation tool such as Adobe Flash or Adobe Director. For brochures, books, business reports, calenders, catalogues, flyers, magazines and packaging please submit the original products. Should this not be possible, you may submit them as boards, However, you can submit no more than six boards in total wich are larger than DIN A1. On the backside of all boards please supply: board number to ensure boards are viewed in the right order and entry ID. If you submit posters, please make sure they mounted to cardboard. All other formats must be agreed in advance with the iF Team.
07. too good to be true
In this category, entries in the categories from 01 through to 06 can be submitted. The criteria of the category in which you submit your entry apply here.