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Media

1. Images

   • Mandatory / Public
   • Please upload at least 4 images. Ensure that one of the images is in portrait format, as this will be necessary for our social media posts if your submission is selected as the winner. You can upload a maximum of 7 images in total. Once uploaded, you'll have the option to rearrange them to designate the main image.

   File types: JPG, PNG Max. resolution: 15 megapixel Max. file size: 5 MB

   Ensure your images have a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio and do not contain text. These images will be published on the iF website and used for communication campaigns for award winners.

   If your entry represents a product series, please upload images showing all the series' elements

   1. Project PDF
   • Mandatory / Only for the jury
   • You can add more details to your entry by uploading a PDF file containing drawings, plans, layouts, additional images, or descriptions. The PDF should be in English and have a maximum of 8 pages.

   File type: PDF Max. file size: 10 MB Recommended screen resolution: 2560 x 1440 px

   Ensure that the text provides additional detailed information for the jury and is written in English.

   1. Web URL
   • Optional / Only for the jury
   • Please provide only English websites. Enter a direct link to the product page, not the homepage. If you submit an App/Software for the preselection, present the key features of your entry in a PDF or screencast.

   Please use domains that are accessible in Germany. Your material must be online from November to April. If you provide a link to an app download, please ensure it is available in Germany and can be downloaded for free.

   If a password is required, please add the login data below (for jury only).

   1. Project Video
   • Optional / Only for the jury
   • Present your project with a classic or 360° explanatory video of a maximum of 2 minutes in length in English or with English subtitles.

   Please ensure your video is publicly viewable worldwide on YouTube, Vimeo, or another video hosting platform. For Vimeo, the video must be rated. We do not accept download links.

   Include login details if a password is required (for jury use only). The video does not need to be a professional production. Feel free to utilize your phone or similar device to help the jury better understand your project.

Description

1. **Design Statement (**Max. 650 characters)

• Mandatory / Public
• This is the main description text for your entry. This text is used for the internal award evaluation process and publication. Please write all text in English.

This is the executive summary or the “elevator pitch” of your project. Explain why the jury should award your project. What is it for? What problem does it solve? What's the benefit for the user? What makes it unique compared to similar projects? Detail your intention and how you achieved this.

If you need assistance with language translation, please use the toggle at the top to enable the Translator Tool. You have the option to select your preferred language or use the auto-recognize function. The English translation will be shown below and shown to the jurors. The English text can be modified once the Translator Tool is deactivated.

1. Idea

• Mandatory / Only for the jury
• Task: What was the task of the project? How does the design achieve the task? Relevance: Why do users need this project? Fit for purpose: Why is the idea appropriate?

The following text regarding the evaluation criteria is only for the internal award evaluation process.

Please avoid copying and pasting identical text. Instead, provide a detailed description for each criterion.

1. Form

• Mandatory / Only for the jury
• Aesthetics: Why does the project look the way it does? Emotional appeal: How does engage the end user or target group? Execution: How does the form support function?

Aesthetics: Why does the project look the way it does? Emotional appeal: How does engage the end user or target group? Execution: How does the form support function?

1. Function