Cassola, Italy – 3rd March 2026 – Manfrotto has announced that the Manfrotto ONE Hybrid tripod has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, one of the world’s most respected design honours.
Selected by an international jury of 129 independent design experts, the ONE Hybrid stood out among more than 10,000 entries from 68 countries. Notably, it is the only tripod to receive an iF DESIGN AWARD in 2026, reinforcing its position as a category-defining product in professional camera support.
The iF DESIGN AWARD, organised by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany, has recognised outstanding design excellence for over 70 years. Winning this award signals global recognition not only for aesthetics, but for engineering intelligence, usability, and innovation.
Launched as the first model within the new Manfrotto ONE platform, the ONE Hybrid tripod was designed to meet the evolving needs of modern creators who work across both photography and video. Built on a unified architectural foundation, it integrates dedicated photo and video functionality into a single, professional-grade system without compromise.
The tripod introduces advanced features including the XTEND fast deployment mechanism, high torsional rigidity for stability, and seamless compatibility with Manfrotto’s XCHANGE quick release ecosystem. Its design reflects a deep understanding of hybrid workflows, where speed, adaptability and reliability are essential.
“The ONE Hybrid represents a complete structural rethink of what a tripod for hybrid creators should be,” said Sergio Chioda, Executive VP Innovation & Product Marketing at Manfrotto. “Every decision was driven by workflow, performance, and speed. To be the only tripod awarded this year confirms that this new architectural approach delivers real, measurable innovation.”
The ONE Hybrid marks the beginning of a broader platform strategy that will expand across dedicated application variants. By concentrating development around a scalable architecture, Manfrotto accelerates innovation while maintaining the precision and manufacturing quality for which the brand is known.
Further information about the Manfrotto ONE Hybrid tripod and its iF DESIGN AWARD recognition is available at https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/manfrotto-one-hybrid-tripod/754520
For more information, visit: https://www.manfrotto.com/global-uk/collections/supports/manfrotto-one/
