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International Forum Design

iF International Forum Design GmbH (iF) is a Hanover-based organization providing design-related services.[1][2]

Foundation

International Forum Design was launched in 2001, as the operative business arm of design promotion company iF Industrie Forum Design Hannover e.V. (founded in 1953).[3] International Forum Design and Industrie Forum Design are known internationally for awarding the annual iF product design awards.[4]

Overview

Industrie Forum Design Hannover was established in 1953[5] as "Die gute Industrieform" ("Good Industrial Form") by Deutsche Messe AG (then known as Deutsche Messe- und Ausstellungs- AG); the Working Party on Industrial Design within the Federation of German Industries (BDI); and other design corporations. It is located in the Hanover exhibition center, and was founded to promote industrial goods by organizing and promoting exhibitions.[6] The company held its first exhibition in 1953, and has awarded the iF design awards annually since 1954. In 2001, managing director Ralph Wiegmann launched International Forum Design to oversee iF's business operations.[7]

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References

  1. iF - International Forum Design - Hannover Fairs USA, Inc Hfusa.com, retrieved 2014-08-24^
  2. iF International Forum Design GmbH ICSID, retrieved 2014-08-24^
  3. iF International Forum Design GmbH - Deutsche Messe Messe.de, retrieved 2014-08-24^
  4. Canon Global : News | News Releases Canon.com, 2014-02-28, retrieved 2014-08-24^
  5. Industrie Forum Design Hannover e.V profile iF International Forum Design, retrieved 2007-01-10^
  6. Klaus Berthold. A Diverse and Dedicated Design Landscape ICSIDNews, June 2002, retrieved 2007-01-10^
  7. 10th anniversary for Ralph Wiegmann International Forum Design, November 2005, retrieved 2006-01-10^