iF Design

Six different subjects form the basis for the new concept of the d6 DESIGN TO THE POWER OF SIX special exhibition. Trendsetting, sustainable and generation-spanning designs will be viewed from different angles, provoke thought and provide visitors and exhibitors with the opportunity to discuss.

d1 design and ... sustainability

Terms such as sustainability, CO2 reduction and carbon footprint and are ever-present in both design and technological aspects. Raising awareness for these important and trendsetting subjects is the focus of d1 design and ... sustainability. Forward-thinking designs that create better conditions for future generations are presented, explained and discussed and can also be felt and seen.

d2 design and ... sources

d2 design and ... sources provides a platform for scientific impulses and designs. Colleges and scientific institutions often create a basis for improved quality of life, safety and functionality in everyday life. iF International Forum Design supports young creative design students as a matter of course - in 2006, iF introduced the concept award for this purpose. In 2010, this competition will be judged and presented by an international jury at the special exhibition d6.

d3 design and ... universal design

Since 2008, the universal design award is given for innovative products and concepts that give as many people as possible the chance to shape their work and personal environment as much as possible. d3 design and ... universal design provides a platform for architects, interior designers, product and graphic designers, manufacturers and service providers where they can present their universal design ideas. How can products and technological advances help keep the social balance? What does the architecture of the future look like in view of new demographical conditions? d3 design and ... universal design provides the answers.

d4 design and ... mobility

Not only physical but also mental and social mobility are the subject of d4 design and ... mobility, where they become hands-on experiences. What happens when we are subjected to new social conditions? How do we handle economic disasters? Do we manage, for example, to mentally adjust to different conditions? And what role do design and technology play in this context? The exhibition gives impulses and collects ideas.

d5 design and ... regional + corporate characteristics

Good design is a factor for success. Even small and medium-sized companies can beat the competition with well designed products. Every region has specific characteristics to which local companies have to adjust. The foundation of success is taking a suitable environment and connecting it with innovative ideas. Hannover is the capital of Niedersachsen and as such provides an interesting and attractive location. d5 design and ... regional and corporate characteristics shows what exactly makes this city and other regions unique.

d6 design and ... communication

Modern society is based on virtual communication. There is constant interaction between man and machine, face-to-face communication without the use of media channels seems to be increasingly fading into the background. How large is the desire for real communication these days? To what extent should the virtual and real world be connected and collectively used? One example is geocaching, a new form of treasure hunting in which the virtual world is linked with reality. These types of trends are examined and analyzed through personal experiences.