 In 2000-2002 they combined all relevant areas in design, some with previous award programs they had started, to become the iF Design Award.Today the contest attracts entries from more than 50 countries, in 6 disciplines spanning 70 categories.To this day, iF International Forum Design publishes annual yearbooks showcasing the winners of their design awards

The iF Industrial Forum Design is joined by other design professional organizations around the world to increase public awareness about design.