Last night, @Natalie ✨ and I had the honor of collecting Gold at the iF Design Awards in Berlin for Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition. The award is not just a milestone for our team but a testament to the power of a community-driven approach!
The iF jury praised the project, stating:
“The ‘Nothing design language’ of the first generation of devices from this brand has been taken to the next level with a new model co-created by its community of users (hence the name). This is a bold step that prefigures a likely trend in product design. Just as the internet is now dominated by user-generated content, hardware designers will increasingly look to users for ideas and impulses. The Nothing Phone is ahead of the curve on this trend.”
We were delighted to spend the evening with @Astrid and @Kenta, the hardware design stage winners who ideated the glow in the dark concept for (2a) Plus Community Edition. Their creativity and vision were instrumental in bringing this project to life, and it was a joy to celebrate alongside them.
The evening was a great opportunity to connect with some of the world’s top design talent across various disciplines. We were also treated to an inspiring speech by the legendary Norman Foster, whose iconic works include the Gherkin in London, the Hearst Tower in New York, the Millennium Bridge, and the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium, among many others. His words on the transformative power of design left a lasting impression on everyone in the audience.
With ~11,000 designs submitted and only 75 Gold Awards granted, receiving this trophy feels like a huge achievement. If you’re curious about how the iF jury selects their winners, check out this behind-the-scenes video.
This award marks an epic conclusion to a wholesome project that embodies the spirit of collaboration and creativity. As we look ahead to selecting winners for Community Edition 2025, we’re filled with excitement and hope for another successful end result.
Thank you to our community for making this possible—here’s to designing more great products together! 🥂
