Trip.com's Inclusive Design Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2026

Event summary

  • Trip.com's Trip for Everyone project won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 in the Branding & Communication Design discipline for Apps/Software.
  • The award recognizes Trip.com's shift toward Universal Design, enhancing travel planning for users with diverse physical and situational needs.
  • Trip for Everyone features dynamic font scaling, higher color contrast, full-screen reader optimization, and AI-powered tools like an itinerary planner and menu translator.
  • The project has helped over one million users, with 83% reporting improved clarity.
  • The iF DESIGN AWARD saw over 10,000 submissions from 68 countries this year.

The big picture

Trip.com's win underscores the growing importance of inclusive design in the travel industry, where accessibility can be a significant differentiator. The award highlights the company's strategic shift toward Universal Design, aligning with broader trends in tech and travel towards more inclusive user experiences. With over one million users already benefiting from Trip for Everyone, the project could set a new standard for accessibility in travel planning.

What we're watching

Competitive Differentiation
How Trip.com's focus on inclusive design will position it against competitors in the travel tech space.
User Adoption
The pace at which Trip for Everyone will expand its user base beyond the current one million users.
Strategic Expansion
Whether Trip.com can leverage this award to enter new markets or partnerships focused on accessibility.

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