Gridstack and Ayon Win iF Award 2026

The iF Design Award, with nearly 10,000 entries from 58 countries last year, stands as one the most prestigious design awards in the world. Owned by the non-profit iF Design Foundation, the award emphasizes design's global impact and ensures impartiality with our professional jury upholding strict screening criteria. To be awarded the iF Design Award means passing a rigorous two-stage selection by renowned design experts. With an increasing number of participants every year, only the highest-quality is selected. This year, we’re proud to celebrate Gridstack and Ayon.

Gridstack is a modular NAS built for creative professionals who need fast, reliable, and expandable storage to collaborate locally or securely remotely. As file sizes explode and hybrid workflows accelerate, Gridstack provides a scalable system that grows with creators so the only limit to their creativity is their imagination. Learn more.

Ayon is a holistic health ecosystem that makes professional coaching accessible to everyone. Combining an AI-powered app, a wearable tracker, and a camera-based core device, it guides users in fitness, nutrition, sleep, and daily habits with proactive real-time feedback. The design emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and trust, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software. Ayon bridges the gap between costly personal coaching and impersonal apps, empowering people to live healthier, happier, and more sustainable lives. Learn more.

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