iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2026
A night full of glamour, joy and the best people in design: The iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT on 27 April 2026 in the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin was the highlight of the award season. On the largest theater stage in the world, the gold winners accepted their award trophy on behalf of all winners. Uwe Cremering, CEO iF Design: "We want every winner and guest of the iF Gala to feel special and glamorous!"
The very next day after the big celebration, our guests were thrilled by the presentations given by the speakers at the iF Design Trend Conference 2026 at AXICA, next to the Brandenburg Gate.
Over 2,000 guests from 42 nations gathered at the sold-out Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin to celebrate the winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. A special highlight for us: As one of the most significant female designers worldwide, Patricia Urquiola has received the iF Design Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 for her work!
Patricia Urquiola receives Lifetime Achievement Award
From left to right: Uwe Cremering, Patricia Urquiola, Christoph Böninger.
The internationally influential Spanish-born designer and architect Patricia Urquiola has been honored with the iF Design Lifetime Achievement Award 2026.
As one of the most significant female designers worldwide, she has shaped the international design landscape for decades – with works ranging from iconic furniture designs to globally acclaimed interior projects.
Her creations for leading global brands regularly set new standards. With her distinctive approach, which combines sensuality, material exploration, and technological innovation, she is regarded as one of the most respected designers of our time.
Celebrate with the international Design Community
At the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT, some of the winners come from far away, for example from Australia, Brazil or the USA. Others have a much shorter journey and may even be able to walk from their Berlin office to the Friedrichstadt-Palast. Either way: This one night brings together the best people in design!
For you, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with other creative people from all over the world. Talk about new projects, see how other people work in different countries and get to know the people from your field. In short: Get inspired and inspire others!
"This is the award of awards. If you want to be recognized on a global stage, this is where you have to participate."
Michael Seum, KOHLER COMPANY, USA