MELVILLE, NY, June 22, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that seven Canon product designs were recognized by iF International Forum Design GmbH with prestigious 2023 iF Design Awards. It marks the 29th consecutive year that Canon has won iF Design Awards. Encouraged by the recognition of the Company’s design excellence, Canon will continue striving to realize products that combine the highest levels of performance and design.
Canon products to receive recognition
- Canon EOS R7
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro
- Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye
- Canon XF605
- Canon ImagePROGRAF TC-20
- Canon ImagePROGRAF TC-20M
- Canon Aplio go / Aplio flex Ultrasound
- Canon Aquillon Serve (Full Body CT System)
Established in 1953, the iF Design Awards are recognized internationally as one of the most prestigious awards within the field of design, with outstanding industrial designs chosen from all over the world each year. This year over 10,000 entries from 56 countries and regions were judged by internationally active design experts across nine disciplines: product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, professional concept, service design, architecture, user experience and user interface.
People seemed to dislike its new body design, when it launched, but I much prefer it over the "traditional" style.
(I should ask my brother if he still owns his).
And thank you, Canon engineers, for giving us such a good and (almost) intuitive UI.
And thank you, competition, to drive the development on and on.
iF Design - FAQs
They need to pay to enter, not to win.
The jury fee is kind of standard but I am not sure that I understand getting charged extra for winning.
They are part of the terms of participation but I guess I do not understand the losers not paying the same.
iF is non profit,
TIPA: you pay, you win. Lots of c..p has won TIPA.
IF: if industrial design is excellent, you can win. As far as I know, IF is not profit driven, but testing, checking and analysing aren't for free. Thus the entrance fee.
They just go out of their way to make up categories so every company gets at least one award.