ASUS Breaks Records at iF Design Awards

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 26, 2022 — ASUS today announced that it has achieved a record-breaking high of 32 accolades in the 2022 iF Design Awards, and an additional seven iF World Design Index recognitions for its world-class design excellence. This recognition demonstrates the ongoing ASUS commitment to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere.

“We are thrilled to be awarded this year again by iF Design, and proud that ASUS has been so widely recognized for its Design Thinking methodology. We believe that incredible experiences are born by putting users at the center of every decision we make,” said ASUS Chief Design Officer, Mitch Yang.

ASUS has also pushed its world-beating success beyond product awards, with the company achieving an impressive seven iF Top Label entries in the iF World Design Index. This revered grading system awards global design leaders for consistent excellence, considering performance from 2018 to 2022 inclusive. Specifically, ASUS has been recognized for its design as part of the iF Top 10 globally, iF Top 10 in Asia, and iF Top 3 in Taiwan. The ASUS in-house design team has also been praised and recognized as part of the iF Top 10 best teams worldwide — showcasing the company’s dedication to design and innovation.

Among numerous successes in the various iF design product categories awards, ASUS has been recognized as Best in Gaming/VR/AR. It also ranked in the Top 10 Computer and the Top 25 Communication Devices categories, from 2018 to 2022.

Each year, the iF International Forum Design GmbH organizes the iF Design Awards. The awards are recognized worldwide as a seal of quality for products that excel in specific criteria, including design quality, degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics and more. This year, the jury of international independent experts selected winners from a competitive pool of almost 11,000 entries from 57 countries.

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