Categories
01. transportation design / special vehiclesFor example:
- Interior and exterior design of passenger cars, caravans, motorcycles / scooters, trailers, commercial vehicles, agricultural vehicles / machines, ships / boats / yachts, rail vehicles, buses, industrial trucks, cranes and lifting gear, special vehicles
- Accessories and components (wheels, steering wheels, engine compartments, instruments, controls, lighting)
- Navigation devices, Car entertainment systems
02. leisure / lifestyleFor example: Outdoor, sports / sports equipment / sportswear, camping / camping equipment , gardening tools / garden furniture / pavilions, barbecues, bicycles and accessories, bicycle lamps, GPS, equipment for children and babies, playground equipment, toys, fashion and clothing, bags / backpacks, spectacles, jewellery, clocks and watches, accessories, musical instruments, pet products
03. audio / videoFor example: TV, Hi-fi, DVD, Blue Ray, presentation equipment, projectors, cameras, photo frames, media players, recorders, remote controls , MP3 players, headphones, loudspeakers, accessories
04. telecommunicationsFor example: Telephones, cell phones, telephone systems, VOIP, DECT, headsets, accessories
05. computerFor example: Computers, notebooks, PDAs, servers, casings, printers, monitors, keyboards, mice, game consoles, scanners, copiers, storage devices, network technology, in- and output devices, computer loudspeaker systems, peripherals, accessories
06. office / businessFor example: Office fittings, office furniture, reception areas, conference furniture, writing implements, filing systems, office accessories
07. lightingFor example: Lights, lamps, lighting systems, flashlights, workplace lighting, safety lights, accessories
08. living room / bedroom For example: Lounge and bedroom furniture, fixtures and fittings, stoves and pellet stoves, mirrors, accessories
09. kitchen For example: Kitchen systems, kitchen furniture and technology, cooker hoods, refrigerators and freezers, microwaves, hobs and ovens, sinks, dishwashers, coffee machines, kitchen appliances (mixers, juicers, egg cookers etc.), fixtures and fittings
10. household / tablewareFor example: cookware and tableware, cutlery, glassware and ceramics, decorative items, washing machines, dryers, ventilators, air cleaners, ironing and pressing equipment, vacuum cleaners, household utensils (trashcans, mops etc.)
11. bathroom / wellnessFor example: Bathroom and sanitary ware, whirlpools, saunas, bathroom furniture, bathrooms and wellness areas, fixtures and fittings, control elements and systems, toothbrushes, accessories
12. buildingsFor example: Plumbing technology, heating technology, air conditioning, temperature control technology, security technology, fittings and systems, windows, doors, gates, balconies, marquees, railings, roofs, conservatories, garages, solar systems, water dispensers
13. public designFor example:
- Furniture and furniture systems (for hotels, restaurants, banks, shops, lounges, wellness, health, public spaces, museums, libraries, staff canteens, social areas, street furniture, bus stops, parks, playgrounds etc.)
- Exhibition systems, shop systems / POS systems, retail interiors
- ATM systems and banking machines
- Terminals for public spaces / info systems / way finding and orientation systems / outdoor advertising systems
14. medicine / health+careFor example: Medical /healthcare devices and equipment, hospital, clinic and laboratory equipment, rehabilitation and care, assisted living products, assisted living technology
15. industry / skilled tradesFor example: Machines, robotic technology, systems engineering, production engineering, materials handling, conveyor technology, hoisting technology, logistic systems, measuring and testing technologies and laboratory technology, industrial scanners, tools, components
16. material / textiles / wall+floorFor example: Curtains, floorings, veneers, carpets, wallpapers, wall cladding, tiles, paints / coatings, upholstery textiles, smart materials, materials with innovative properties
17. research+development / professional conceptsFor example:
- Experimental and conceptual designs, created on the designer’s own initiative
- Prototypes that are not yet on the market, and that will not be launched before 2015
- Studies and research projects
Eligible for submission are professional products by manufacturers, agencies, designers, institutes and universities (no student projects). The decision as to whether an entry will be accepted rests with iF.
