What a Night!

The Gala of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin was THE design and networking event of the year!

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT in Berlin: A celebration of outstanding design!

A glamorous award ceremony at the Friedrichstadt-Palast!

The legendary Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin is the home of the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT!

Tears, joy, laughter – and the best in international design: These are the ingredients for one of the most unforgettable nights in Berlin. The iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT is more than a yawning, never-ending ceremony! It is a place where dreams, projects, visions and most importantly the hard work of creative people from all over the world are honored.

Take the opportunity and connect with the international creative scene!

The celebration not only takes place in an historical landmark in one of the most fascinating design capitals. It is also a rare opportunity to meet and connect with the world's creative scene in high spirits!

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT: Uwe Cremering handing over an iF DESIGN AWARD Gold to Caroline Cheng for YiBrick - a permeable brick made of more than 90% recycled ceramic.

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT in Berlin: Uwe Cremering about the iF DESIGN AWARD Winners and their celebration.

Uwe Cremering, CEO iF Design:

„Everybody working in design knows how long the design process can be and how much work you put into it. To have your design appreciated by international experts with an award needs to be celebrated properly, of course. We want every winner and guest of the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT to feel special, glamourous and on top of the world! Because they clearly deserve it!“
iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2022 Winners Celebration
iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2022 - Photoshoot with Winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD Gold- Grupo Idea Soluciones Integrales SL

This was the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2023

The iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2023 attracted over 1,500 guests from 42 countries to the legendary Friedrichstadt-Palast.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the event - you made the evening very special!

We are proud to have such a great community with which to celebrate the iF DESIGN AWARD and your success each year at the peak of the season - it is truly amazing. Watch the video and find all pictures of the event here. Download your favorites!

On the world's largest theater stage, the international award winners received the coveted iF Gold sculpture from iF CEO Uwe Cremering and TV presenter Katrin Müller-Hohenstein.

Meet the People – meet the World of Design

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT at Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin: A celebration of good design and an event for networking and meeting international creatives.

At the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2023, some of the winners came from far away, for example from Australia, Brasil or the USA. Others had a shorter way - they could probably even walk from their Berlin office to the Friedrichstadt-Palast.

iF DESIGN AWARD Night at Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin: A celebration of good design and an event for networking and meeting international creatives.

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!

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT: Together with her team, Zuzana Ambrožová receives an iF DESIGN AWARD Gold 2022 for HUSSECHUCK - a fire extinguisher designed by AMPLLA.

Zuzana Ambrožová, AMPLLA, Czech Republic:


"I have never seen something like this before. You can see such an inspiration, such creativity in one place – it is amazing! The organizers have my great admiration, the entire competition up to the gala evening is perfectly organized and has a high participation and above all great prestige in the world."

The Friedrichstadt-Palast

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2022 in Berlin: Outside of the Friedrichstadt-Palast

What better place for the iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT than one that stands for glitter, glamour and fun:

The Friedrichstadt-Palast.

The number one address for big show entertainment is a city landmark in the heart of Berlin. The biggest names in show business have graced the stage of the theater. To name just a few: Shirley Bassey, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins or Liza Minnelli. Now, step on the historical boards that mean the world!

iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2022: Inside the Friedrichstadt Palast in Berlin
iF DESIGN AWARD NIGHT 2023: On 15 May 2023, a glamorous award gala awaits you at the Friedrichstadt-Palast!