Mar 10: Boon, a leading water tech company known for transforming complex water data into intuitive digital intelligence, has been honored with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious recognitions for design excellence. The award was presented in the Mobile Application category for the Boon WaterAI™ App, recognizing its innovative approach to turning water quality insights into an intuitive and engaging digital experience.
Established in 1953, the iF DESIGN AWARD is globally recognized as a benchmark of outstanding design. Each year, thousands of designers, architects, and companies from around the world participate, with their work evaluated by an independent jury of leading design and sustainability experts. In 2026, the competition received over 10,000 submissions from 68 countries, with winners selected by a panel of 129 international experts through a rigorous evaluation process — making it one of the most competitive design recognitions globally.
This recognition places Boon among some of the world’s most design-forward technology companies and reinforces the company’s belief that the future of water technology is not only about purity and safety, but also about intelligent, intuitive, and beautifully designed user experiences.
The Boon WaterAI™ App brings the hidden life of water into view by transforming real-time data on pH levels, TDS, pressure, temperature, flow, and filter health into clear visual signals, interactive insights, and a gamified experience that encourages users to build a more conscious relationship with the water they consume. Recognized for its human-centric design, the app simplifies advanced monitoring technology into an intuitive interface that blends information with storytelling.
Designed in Boon’s signature blue and orange palette with green accents, the platform transforms complex system data into an experience that feels less like a utility dashboard and more like a daily wellness companion. More than a traditional monitoring tool, WaterAI™ enables users and organisations to track system performance, monitor water quality trends, and receive proactive alerts, turning previously invisible infrastructure into a transparent digital experience.
Commenting on the recognition, Advait Kumar, Founder & CEO, Boon, said
“Winning the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 is a proud milestone for us and a strong validation of our belief that intelligent design and intelligent technology are not trade-offs. For decades, water technology has been built around anxiety — contamination alerts, compliance dashboards, and complex interfaces that treat water purely as a problem to be managed. With WaterAI™, we wanted to take a different approach by making the invisible visible, translating complex water data into a clear and intuitive experience that people actually want to engage with every day.”
Launched in 2025, the platform currently serves industry stakeholders across Africa, Asia, and Europe. WaterAI™ is part of Boon’s broader product ecosystem, where advanced filtration technology, IoT-enabled monitoring, and premium physical design come together to create a unified experience across digital and hardware products. Today, Boon’s technology is trusted by over 400 corporates and hospitality properties across 11 countries, helping deliver safer and more transparent water systems in workplaces, hospitality environments, and public spaces.
The iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 winners will be celebrated at the official ceremony in Berlin on April 27, 2026, bringing together leading innovators and designers from across the globe.
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