OUR MISSION FIELDS OF OPERATION FOUNDATION BOARD PATRONS HISTORY iF Design Foundation Share on: 2018: The new iF Design Foundation In April 2018, the non-profit iF Design Foundation was established. Its aim is to promote design and its social significance, free from commercial pressures and restrictions. This new foundation replaces iF Industrie Forum Design e.V. (iF e.V.), which operated from 1953 until 2018. The iF Design Foundation is based in the German city of Hannover. The story of iF Through its design awards and social engagement, iF e.V. and iF International Forum Design GmbH (iF GmbH) have built an outstanding international reputation for the iF brand. The new iF Design Foundation will build on this, actively developing a more versatile mission. In 1953, the renowned German industrial designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld wrote an article for the first iF yearbook about the fundamental principles of design, in which he highlighted its social significance. Sixty-five years later, these principles form the basis of our new foundation. Information in your language Choose language Deutsch iF Design Foundation PDF | 150.60 KB Our Mission Our mission is to support scientific research and education, culture, social engagement, environmental awareness, and sustainability. The iF Design Foundation will provide financial support for selected design projects as well as initiating its own projects – free from commercial pressures and restrictions. We will initiate and organize in-house projects, conferences, and much more. In addition, the iF Design Foundation will cooperate with other design-oriented foundations and non-profits in order to pool resources, develop and realize joint projects. The outcomes of the foundation's activities will be regularly documented and published. Learn more about the PROJECTS Fields of Operation 1. Scientific research in the field of design 2. Art and culture 3. Education and vocational training, including student support, in particular the promotion of new creative talent 4. Nature and landscape conservation Back to top Foundation Board The board of the iF Design Foundation consists of: Christoph Böninger (Munich) - Chairman Professor Fritz Frenkler (f/p design GmbH/Munich) - Vice Chairman Professor Dr. René Spitz (Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln (RFH)/Cologne) Annette Diefenthaler (IDEO/San Francisco) Christoph Böninger Chairman, iF Design Foundation Fritz Frenkler Vice Chairman, iF Design Foundation Previous 01 / 04 Next Patrons A limited number of companies will act as patrons of the foundation, ensuring regular and committed dialogue on issues of future engagement. The annual donations of these patrons will also help to sustain and expand the influence of the iF Design Foundation. History History Back to top Contact us Assistant to the CEO iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE Gabriele Bertemann Bahnhofstraße 8 30159 Hannover Germany Phone +49.511.54224-202 Email Press Officer Annegret Wulf-Pippig Bahnhofstraße 8 30159 Hannover Germany Phone +49.511.54224-218 Email Finance Sandra Fischer Bahnhofstraße 8 30159 Hannover Germany Phone +49.511.54224-211 Email Follow iF: Subscribe to our newsletter: Subscribe: © 2021 – iF Design DOWNLOADS TERMS LEGAL NOTICE DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT COOKIE POLICY Cookies and the protection of your data iF uses cookies to improve the functionality of the website, to offer you a better website experience, and to provide social media features. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies. Please find detailed information on the use of cookies on this website in our Data Privacy Statement. You can adjust your cookie settings below. Required Statistics Personalization Accept All Cookies Legal Notice Adjust Cookies