The Kids Design Association partners with iF International Forum Design GmbH to promote a child-centric perspective in design globally.
The Kids Design Award was established with the aim of selecting and disseminating outstanding products, services, spaces, activities, and research that fulfill the objectives of 'enabling children to live safely,' 'fostering children's sensitivity and creativity,' and 'creating a society where it is easy to have and raise children.' Last year, the award continued its innovative initiatives in line with the times, such as establishing the 'BEYOND COVID-19 Special Award' which focuses on children's resilience. This year, marking its 16th iteration, an announcement was made regarding the signing of a partnership agreement with Germany's iF International Forum Design GmbH.
This organization is renowned as one of the 'Top 3 Design Awards in the World' and operates the 'iF DESIGN AWARD,' the world's most historic design award. Through this partnership, it is expected to contribute to expanding the recognition of both awards and revitalizing the design industry, while also serving as a catalyst for globally promoting the 'child's perspective' inherent in Kids Design.
Benefits for 16th Kids Design Award Winners for iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 Applications
Furthermore, with the establishment of this partnership, several benefits will be granted to the winners of the 16th Kids Design Award.
(1) Exemption from iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 application registration fees (250 to 450 Euros)
When a Kids Design Award winning product enters, the application registration fee for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 (250 to 450 Euros) will be waived. *1 *2
Eligible for benefits: Works awarded in the 'Product,' 'Application & Service,' and 'Architecture & Space' categories*3 of the 16th Kids Design Award.
*1 Application registration must be completed by the general registration deadline (mid-October) set within the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 application period (mid-April to late November 2022).
*2 Entries to the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 made prior to the announcement of the 16th Kids Design Award winners are not eligible.
*3 Please check the iF DESIGN AWARD website as the category awarded in the Kids Design Award may differ from the application category for the iF DESIGN AWARD.
(2) Exemption from the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 online pre-selection (digital judging)
When a Kids Design Award winning product enters, the online pre-selection (digital judging) for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 will be waived. Finalists*4 of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023, as of the completion of the pre-selection (for general applications), can proceed directly to the final judging held in Germany in March 2023 (scheduled). *5
*4 Finalists of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 will incur a final judging fee (scheduled at 200 Euros).
*5 If awarded in the final judging, a winner's fee (amount undecided, varies by field) will be incurred.
As there are various conditions for exemption, please check the special website for details.
https://kidsdesignaward.jp/partner
Applications for the 16th Kids Design Award began on March 1st and the submission period runs until May 16th (Monday).
Applications are welcome from a wide range of industries, including apps in childcare support and education, IoT, SDGs, financial education, STEAM education, home equipment, and home appliances. We encourage you to apply through this opportunity.
＜Application Period＞
March 1st (Tuesday) - May 16th (Monday) Application reception via website until 12:00 PM
＜Download Application Guidelines Here＞
https://kidsdesignaward.jp/docs/2022/16th_kidsdesignaward.pdf
＜Details on Application Here＞
https://kidsdesignaward.jp/outline/
16th Kids Design Award Public Relations Office (within Katz Media Works)
Tel. 03-6427-1627