iF Design

For the first time, the iF yearbook product + material presents two iF design awards together: the iF product design award, one of longest-standing and most important design awards worldwide, and the still fairly new iF material design award, which is constantly becoming more important. As a comprehensive reference tool, the book provides a unique annual overview of both award-winning product design and innovative materials and their significance in product design and manufacture, as well as their use in architecture.
With color photographs, detailed descriptions and a complete list of manufacturers and designers.

For the first time, the iF yearbook communication + packaging presents two iF design awards together: the iF communication design award, one of the major international awards in the area of communication design, and the iF packaging design award, which highlights the latest worldwide developments in packaging design. As a reference tool and trend barometer, the yearbook introduces the latest award winners and their award-winning design in the mirror of cultural identity.
With color photographs, detailed descriptions and a complete list of manufacturers and designers.

Published on 10 February 2012, BEST CREATiFES 2012 delivers on the promise of its title: it showcases the 'best creatives' from the world of international design, including designers, design studios and agencies and design-oriented companies and manufacturers. They are all included in the iF ranking, which is an essential precondition for being represented in this book with an individual portrait. Using descriptions, articles and images, BEST CREATiFES 2012 provides insights into design strategies and philosophies, describes creative processes and, in addition to creative personalities, introduces the ideas behind a well-designed product or a successful communication design. In short: it's a top class reference tool - and not just for professionals. The portraits are complemented by an editorial section that discusses and explains new and emerging trends. A comprehensive address list rounds off this insightful guide to the very best in international design.