BURLINGAME, Calif. – April 28, 2026 – Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced its VeriMark™ IT USB-C® Windows Hello Fingerprint Key and Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock have been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. Recognized as one of the world’s most renowned design honors, the award is presented by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany and has set the global standard for design excellence and impact for over 70 years.
The sought-after design accolade was awarded to both the VeriMark™ fingerprint key and the Universal 3-in-1 lock in the Product Design discipline as part of iF DESIGN AWARD’s Computer category. The VeriMark™ fingerprint key was recognized as a cutting-edge, plug-and-play enterprise-class security solution that uses an individual’s unique fingerprint for authentication to access sensitive systems and applications. The Universal 3-in-1 lock was selected as a unique security cable lock featuring a single-tipped design that secures laptops with standard, nano, or wedge security slots.
With the simple, compact, robust fingerprint key design and the groundbreaking single-tip design of the laptop lock, the VeriMark™ fingerprint key and Universal 3-in-1 lock stood out among the high-caliber designs of competing entries, impressing the international jury of 129 independent design experts.
This year’s iF DESIGN AWARD saw over 10,000 submissions from 68 countries. Winning signals Kensington as an industry leader and its VeriMark™ fingerprint key and Universal 3-in-1 lock as among the most outstanding designs in the field – an impressive achievement that underlines the highly competitive nature and significance of winning this award.
Further information about the Kensington VeriMark™ USB-C® Windows Hello Fingerprint Key and Universal 3-in-1 2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock can be found on the official iF DESIGN AWARD website.
To learn more about Kensington’s comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions for consumers and businesses, visit www.kensington.com.
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About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been a globally recognized benchmark of design excellence. The iF Design brand is internationally established as a symbol of outstanding design achievement, with the iF DESIGN AWARD regarded as one of the most important design honors in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, branding & communication, service design, architecture and interior architecture, user experience (UX), user interface (UI) and concepts. All award-winning entries are presented on ifdesign.com.
About Kensington
Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business, and home office professionals around the world for more than 40 years. Kensington strives to anticipate the needs and challenges of the ever-evolving workplace and craft professional-tier award-winning solutions for organizations committed to providing peak professionals the tools they need to thrive. The company prides itself as the professionals’ choice, and on its core values surrounding design, quality, and support.
The inventor and a worldwide leader in laptop security locks, Kensington offers an extensive portfolio of award-winning products that provide trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, professional video conferencing, and ergonomic well-being. Kensington is a division of ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People. Visit www.kensington.com for more information about Kensington and its products and solutions for office and mobile environments.
About ACCO Brands
ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence, and enjoyment while working, when learning, and while playing. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.
Kensington® and VeriMark™ are trademarks of ACCO Brands. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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