On 10 March, over 2,000 guests from design, business, culture, politics and the media from over 40 countries celebrated the winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2017 at the BMW Welt in Munich. A total of 5,575 contributions from 59 countries entered the competition, and 75 of them won the coveted iF gold award, including the following three lighting products.
1. ERCO Lucy Task Light by ERCO GmbH
(iF Design Award/ LEDinside)
The ERCO Lucy is a desk light with a difference. Minimalist in design and highly adjustable in function, it redefines the typology of a classic desk lamp. The mounting function for public spaces is ingenious, enabling it to be integrated into any interior design.
2. Mi LED Desk Lamp by Xiaomi
(iF Design Award/ LEDinside)
Mi is a lamp that has been consistently thought through and reduced to the mere essentials. It exploits the light-giving capabilities of modern LED technology in a sensible manner, and its overall appearance is sympathetic and relaxed. Details have been elaborated in a considered way and executed with a view to long-term user enjoyment.
3. Ledlenser MT6, MT10, MT14, MT18 LED torches
Created by Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KG, Solingen, Germany
(iF Design Award/ LEDinside)
The Ledlenser MT6, MT10, MT14, MT18 represents a no-compromise pursuit of design. The light quality is absolutely convincing, the material finish is excellent, every detail is well considered and well executed. From the lighted ON-/OFF knob to the typography of the LED circuit boards, each component manifests the company's positioning in the premium segment.
Since over 60 years, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for exceptional design. The iF label is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. Submissions are awarded in the following disciplines: Product, Packaging, Communication and Service Design, Architecture and Interior Architecture as well as Professional Concept.
