designboom lab partnered with iF Design to spotlight three winners of the 2024 edition. we visited their studios, interviewed the teams and told their stories through editorial, video and photography.
US west coast · 2024 · in collaboration with iF Design
scope of work
studio research & conceptglobal production, US West Coastphotography & interviewshort-form videomulti-feature editorial rollout
impact
the series showed the reach of the iF Design Award through people, not trophies, and gave readers a human look at what design excellence means in practice.
three studios
the stories.
Oru Kayak
📍 san francisco, USA
designing with intention: foldable performance, sustainable soul
at the edge of San Francisco Bay, Oru Kayak rethinks outdoor gear with a foldable, origami-inspired design that brings portability and performance together, and invites more people into nature.
Teague designs the future of air travel. the studio explores how design can lift the passenger experience, from cabin flow to immersive lighting, always human first.