Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) Campus promotion Event arrived at the Tungnan University on April 17th!

With the enthusiastic invitation from the Department of Advertising Design at the Tungnan University, together with the Design-International Design Competition (IDC), we joined hands with the passionate 59  teachers and students present to make this event a great success! The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The TISDC calls on students to treat others with the same level of respect and warmth. Helping them understand this competition. This time, invited Design Director Lance Han to share what sustainability is, how to think about environmental sustainability from a design perspective, and how different design areas such as product design, visual design, and digital animation can bring different influences to global sustainability. 

At the end of the event, we would like to extend our special thanks to the Tungnan University for their invitation, and to all the teachers and students who participated in this event. Special mention goes to R&D chief Ching-Yu Yang, Department of Creative Product Design Professor Yu-Chun Chen and Department of Media Design Professor Chen-Chin Shih for her assistance. The enthusiastic participation of everyone made this promotional event a complete success.

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) 2024 campus tour promotional event arrived at National Chiayi University on April 24th (Wed)! Under the National Chiayi University Department of Visual Art, we promoted the event together with the project manager of the Design-International Design Competition (IDC), with 80 participants joining in the promotion on-site. The theme of this competition is “Equality,” and we aim to link it with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations in 2015 for achievement by 2030. We call on students to treat others with equal respect and care, and through this promotion, further educate the audience on the competition’s regulations.

We extend our gratitude to designer ikuiku Studio, invited by the IDC, for sharing their experience and inspiring fellow students in their creative endeavors. 

Finally, we express our special thanks to National Chiayi University for their warm invitation, allowing the project to reach a wider audience. We also acknowledge Director Hui-Ping Lu for her invaluable assistance, and the active participation of everyone involved contributed to the successful conclusion of this promotional event!

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) 2024 campus tour promotional event arrived at Cheng Shiu University on April 30th (Tue)! Under the enthusiastic invitation of the Department of Visual Communication Design, we promoted the event together with the project manager of Design-International Design Competition (IDC), with 180 participants joining in the promotion on-site. The theme of this competition is “Equality,” and we aim to link it with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations in 2015 for achievement by 2030. We call on students to treat others with equal respect and care, and through this promotion, further educate the audience on the competition’s regulations. 

Finally, we express our special thanks to Cheng Shiu University  for their warm invitation, allowing the project to reach a wider audience. We also the active participation of everyone involved contributed to the successful conclusion of this promotional event!

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) Campus promotion Event arrived at the Department of Commercial Design in National Taichung University of Science and Technology on May 2nd, with the enthusiastic invitation from National Taichung University of Science and Technology, we joined hands with the passionate one hundred  teachers and students present to make this event a great success! 

The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The TISDC calls on students to treat others with the same level of respect and warmth. Helping them understand this competition. 

Designer Chonghong Chen was also invited this time. In addition to sharing his many years of travel photography experience around the world, the speaker also shared examples of curatorial plans in Yilan, and encouraged students to bravely pursue their dreams!

At the end of the event, we would like to extend our special thanks to the  National Taichung University of Science and Technology for their invitation, and to all the teachers and students who participated in this event. Special mention goes to the Department of Commercial Design Director Rui-Jun Hong for his assistance. The enthusiastic participation of everyone made this promotional event a complete success.

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) Campus promotion Event arrived at the National Taipei University of Technology on May 2nd!

With the enthusiastic invitation from the Department of Industrial Design at the National Taipei University of Technology, we conducted campus promotion, with approximately 65 teachers and students from the Department of Industrial Design and the Department of Interaction Design joining us on the scene! 

The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The TISDC calls on students to treat others with the same level of respect and warmth. Helping them understand this competition. The Circular Economy invited Yi-Yu Shen, co-founder and creative director of InBloom, to discuss Taiwan’s unique culture and the diverse perspectives on Taiwan seen through different roles. Director Shen opened the discussion with the question “What is Taiwanese flavor?” and explored how InBloom selects symbols representing the “Taiwanese flavor” to extend and develop a unique style. She also reminded students that design is a visual language encapsulated within creativity; it does not express itself overtly. The crucial aspect is not what appears on the screen but the meaning it represents and the message the client wishes to convey. Using InBloom as an example, she demonstrated how professional design capabilities, combined with collaborations with various brands, can extend the reach of sustainable concepts.

At the end of the event, we would like to extend our special thanks to the National Taipei University of Technology for their invitation, and to all the teachers and students who participated in this event. We particularly appreciate the assistance of Meng-Fan Huang from the Department of Industrial Design and Yu-Chin, Hsiao from the Department of Interaction Design. Your enthusiastic participation ensured the success of this promotional event.

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) Campus promotion Event arrived at the Ming Chi University of Technology on April 22nd!

With the enthusiastic invitation from the Department of Industrial Design at the  Ming Chi University of Technology,we conducted campus promotion, with approximately 50 teachers and students joining us on the scene!  The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The TISDC calls on students to treat others with the same level of respect and warmth. Helping them understand this competition.This time, we also invited the founder,Vinka Yang,to share his experience. He discussed how his company,Twine Fair Trade,Choosing sustainable materials allows every consumption to echo environmental protection efforts. By integrating traditional cultural craftsmanship, it brings a unique impact to global sustainable development.

At the end of the event, we would like to extend our special thanks to the  Ming Chi University of Technology for their invitation, and to all the teachers and students who participated in this event.We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Director Zun-Hwa Chiang and Teacher LAI,WAN-YIN for their assistance. The enthusiastic participation of everyone made this promotional event a complete success.

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) Campus promotion Event arrived at Hsing Wu University on April 22nd!

With the enthusiastic invitation from the Department of Advertising Design, together with the Design-International Design Competition (IDC), we joined hands with the passionate 40 teachers and students present to make this event a great success! The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Hope to create a better society through the power of design.

At the end of the event, special thanks go to Director Weng Yong-zun for his assistance; his support and involvement undoubtedly played a crucial role in the success of the event. We hope that this promotion will help more students understand the competition’s regulations. We appreciate everyone’s enthusiastic participation, which contributed to the successful conclusion of the promotional activities.

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The Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) 2024 campus promotion campaign is in full swing! The project manager visited the Department of visual communication at Shu-Te University on April 25th (Thursday) to conduct campus promotion. We were honored to have approximately 50 students and faculty attended the event.

The theme of this year’s competition is “Equality,” aligning with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals proposed in 2015 to be achieved by 2030. It calls on students to treat others with equal respect and warmth, using the power of design to foster inclusivity and create a more beautiful and diverse society, realizing the vision of “Fair Treatment, Equal Care; Diversity and Inclusion, Harmony and Integration.”

At the end of the event, we would like to extend our special thanks to the Shu-Te Universityfor their invitation, and to all the teachers and students who participated in this event. We also acknowledge Director Hung-Chang Su for her invaluable assistance, and the enthusiastic participation of everyone made this promotional event a complete success.

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The annual TISDC Circular Economy Campus Lecture has reached its fifth session! Today, we are honored to be at Shu-Te University’s Department of Animation and Game Design for the campus lecture on circular economy. We are also delighted to invite Director Huang Rui Feng as the speaker for this campus lecture.

The theme of this lecture is “NO RAIN, NO FLOWER.” Director Huang Rui Feng shares with the students that inspiration for creativity comes from the connections in life. Therefore, he advises students to break free from the limitations of their current mindset and not be bound by their own worldview. You may encounter things that you consider unnecessary, but it is difficult to establish connections if you don’t take action. It is best to do what you love, as that will bring you unique and different inspiration. Your creations may reach new heights as a result.

Furthermore, Director Huang Rui Feng also discusses the sense of loneliness he feels when working on animation and games. He believes that it is a gentle feeling, different from other works. Whether to cater to popular tastes is something worth contemplating. However, determining whether a work is good or not is actually difficult to define. In summary, he encourages students to constantly question themselves: Why am I doing this? Why am I doing it at this moment? Why am I the one executing it?

Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to Director Huang Rui Feng for participating in this campus lecture, as well as to Professor Zhang Chun Ya, Professor Yin Li, and the enthusiastic students who assisted with the circular economy lecture. We look forward to seeing excellent works from the students of Shu-Te University’s Department of Animation and Game Design in this year’s TISDC.

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The Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) held its first Circular Economy Campus Seminar at the National Tainan University of Technology on April 17th. We were honored to have the 2020 TISDC Visual Gold Award-winning team ‘Numbers of Tainan Coast’ share their experiences with students and faculty.

The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Equality,’ echoing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations in 2015 to be achieved by 2030. We urge students to treat others with equal respect and warmth, aiming for a vision of ‘Fair Treatment, Equal Care; Diversity, Harmony, and Inclusion.’

The ‘Numbers of Tainan Coast’ team chose ‘Always piecing ourselves together on broken roads’ as the theme of their presentation, sharing their experiences from their graduation project, including brainstorming, design processes, and overcoming challenges during the pandemic to showcase their work to a wider audience. They also encouraged participation in domestic and international design competitions, emphasizing that opportunities arise from submissions. Lastly, they shared their post-graduation work experiences and offered advice and encouragement to graduating seniors on future career directions.

We extend special thanks to the Circuit Board Environmental Public Welfare Foundation for their support, enhancing the excitement of the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition. We believe this seminar provided students and faculty with diverse perspectives and observations and hope that students from the National Tainan University of Technology will shine brightly in this year’s competition.”

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The theme of the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition is revealed. The annual theme of 2024 is: Equality.

The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The TISDC calls on students to treat others with the same level of respect and warmth. Students are encouraged to blend and co-create a more beautiful and diverse society through the power of design. This aims to realize the vision of ‘Equal Respect and Universal Love; Embracing Diversity and Fostering Harmony’.

The Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) received tremendous support from the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education who served as the organizer, and the iSee Taiwan Foundation, Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation, and TPCA Environment Foundation who were the sponsors. The Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City Government, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County, and the European Foundation for Education and Cultural Exchange, all provide strong support.

On December 4, 2023 (Monday), the world’s largest American news agency, the Associated Press, published information about the 2023 Taiwan International Student Creative Design Competition awards ceremony in its international media promotion report. This announcement garnered coverage from 427 online media outlets worldwide, with the headline highlighting “Design from Taiwan Shines Worldwide.”Revealing the Results of the 2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition, The news shows that the Design from Taiwan Shines Worldwide as the main axis 2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition Announces the Winner List International Student Design Competition was initiated back in 2008 and is marking its 16th anniversary this year, in 2023. TISDC has now been widely recognized by the global design community as being both prestigious and credible and has served as the best example of the Ministry of Education’s success in promoting design education. This year, a total of 18,367 entries representing 1,161 universities, colleges, departments, and schools from 56 countries and regions participated in the competition. The jury panel consisted of international professionals. During the preliminary selection, 741 works were shortlisted by 112 professionals from 31 countries, with 38 jurors from Taiwan and 74 from abroad, accounting for 34% and 66% respectively. The final selection was held face-to-face and the judging panel consisted of professional judges from Taiwan and 21 representatives from international design associations, making it a diverse group of 41 judges from all five continents. Eventually, 85 works were selected as winners, which means only 4% of the works could be a finalist and the winning rate was even as low as 0.46%. It shows how rare and precious it is to stand out from all the other works. The prizes are listed as the following: 1 grand prix of the year and 1 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze, and 12 honorable mentions for each category (sponsored by the Ministry of Education); 21 International Design Association special prizes (jointly sponsored by iSee Taiwan Foundation and Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation); 3 environmental sustainability awards and six regional special awards (established by TPCA Environment Foundation); one special award and two honorable mentions in collaboration with the Chiayi City Government.

With the sponsorship of iSee Taiwan Foundation and Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation since 2015, TISDC has been collaborating with 21 international design associations. These reputed global design partners are located across the five continents of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. These 21 organizations, which have authorized the establishment of international design association special prizes in TISDC, include Cumulus, the International Council of Design (ICoD), the World Design Organization (WDO), The Bureau of European Design Associations (BEDA), Pan Afrikan Design Institute (PADI), etc. The winners of these international design association special prizes this year came from Poland, India, Thailand, the United States, Taiwan, and so on. The collaboration of global partners builds an international design exchange platform that can expand the impact of design from Taiwan, allow Taiwan to be seen and known for design, and provide young students worldwide with a stage where they can shine and unleash great potential.

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The Ministry of Education (MOE) organized the largest international student design competition, the “2023 Taiwan International Student Creative Design Competition (16th TISDC) “, and held the award ceremony on December 1 at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Eslite Performance Hall. Republic of China (R.O.C., Taiwan) students demonstrated a wealth of creativity and design power in this year’s competition, with a total of 42 works winning awards, among which two works, “DASHAN HAWAN” and “Set Sail”, won the Gold Prizes in the categories of “Visual Design” and “Digital Animation”, which is a very fruitful result.

The 16th TISDC has gained recognition within the design community for its credibility and stands as a vital incubator for fostering young Taiwanese design talents. This year’s theme, “Compassion”, aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) encouraging participants to cultivate empathy, contemplate the relationships between people, the environment, and society, and creatively find solutions toward building a better future.

This edition drew participation from 56 countries and regions, involving 1,161 schools and departments, resulting in a staggering 18,367 entries, and thereby intensifying the competition significantly. The judges from 23 countries engaged in the initial selection, ultimately narrowing down to 741 finalists. Subsequently, a panel of jurors representing 28 countries selected 85 winning entries, reflecting a mere 0.46% of those winning the prizes.

The R.O.C., Taiwan students not only won Gold Prizes, three Silver Prizes, five Bronze Prizes, and 17 Honorable Mentions in the categories of “Visual Design” and “Digital Animation”, but also won the “Special Award of the International Design Organization” co-sponsored by the iSee Taiwan Foundation and the Sayling Wen Cultural and Educational Foundation, and the “Environmental Sustainability Award” sponsored by the TPCA Environment Foundation. This proves that the creativity and design power of the R.O.C., Taiwan students have become highly competitive at an international level.

The esteemed Grand Prix was awarded to Na Yu Jin and two fellow students from the University of Ulsan in South Korea for their creation of the “Emergency Shield”. This is a design for shielding the scene of a car accident by employing magnetic attraction to affix the shield onto ambulances or police vehicles. It aims to mitigate the risk of secondary collisions caused by distracted passing drivers while also shielding onlookers from potential psychological trauma. Crucially, it upholds the dignity of the accident victims. The jury unanimously applauded the design, granting it the Grand Prix and a cash reward of NT$400,000.

The Gold Prize in the Product Design category went to Yunho Kim and four fellow students from Kookmin University of South Korea. They developed “Ourhour”, a new product that integrates a wheelchair, stroller, and car safety seat, specifically designed for parents with disabilities. The jury highly lauded its modular design, exquisite aesthetics, meticulous details, and harmonious blend of safety and convenience. By catering to the needs of vulnerable groups, it definitely earned the Gold Prize.

The Gold Award in the Visual Design category was given to the team from China University of Technology, comprising Yi-Xuan Xie, Tzu-Ling Kuo, Tz-Chi Mao and Yu-Ru Hsu, for their work “DASHAN HAWAN”. This project transforms the unique cultural asset of indigenous tribes, “the mountain knife”, into a “Letter Opener Set”, promoting the aesthetic culture of the mountain knife. The jury commented on the maturity and comprehensive execution, as well as the students’ respectful and insightful observation of the indigenous peoples’ cultures, hailing it as a stunning and representative masterpiece of the R.O.C., Taiwan.

In the category of Digital Animation, the Gold Prize was awarded to “Set Sail”, a work by Yen-Ling Chen, Jo-Ti Lee, Yu-Ting Huang, Wei-Ju Wang, and Ting-Xiu Chen from the National Taiwan University of Arts. The animation, told from a third-person perspective, narrates a touching story of a little girl and her grandfather in the R.O.C., Taiwan during the 1960s and 1970s, exploring the relationship between love, sacrifice, and freedom, and the painting style is simple and warm. The jury was profoundly moved by the narrative and praised the exceptional artistic mastery and comprehensive visual effects, recognizing it as deserving of the Gold Prize for its professional excellence.

The list of winners for this edition has been released on the official website of the 2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (www.tisdc.org). The award-winning works will be exhibited from December 1st at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Eslite Performance Hall (Address: B1, No. 88, Yanchang Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City). Following the Taipei exhibition, the display will relocate to the National Library of Public Information in Taichung City (Address: No. 100, Wuquan S. Rd., South Dist., Taichung City) from December 5th to 14th, 2023. All visitors are welcome to the exhibitions.

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Address by Director Chun-Chang Chu, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Address by Ms. Szu-Yao Wu Legislator, Congress of Taiwan

Address by Mr. Don Chen, CEO of iSee Taiwan Foundation

Address by Mr. Kim Liao, Supervisor of TPCA Environment Foundation

Address by Ms. Lucy Lu, General Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City

Director Chun-Chang Chu, Department of Higher Education Present the Grand Prix

Director Chun-Chang Chu, Department of Higher Education Present the Gold Prize

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The Award Ceremony and Exhibition of the 2022 Winning Works

The 2023 Taiwan International Students Design Competition (TISDC) was hosted by the Ministry of Education and sponsored by the iSee Taiwan Foundation and Sayling Wen Foundation. The 2023 TISDC held a winner reunion together on June 3rd. There are 12 TISDC winners and 15 professionals from design industry joining the event, including Peggy Wung,  Co-Funder of Jin Tanf Culture Co., Ltd, Vii Chen, Founder of ViiCHENDESIGN, Yu Jui Chou, Director of KEV Design Studio, Eddie Chang, Product Development Director of HUEMON, Yen-Wen Tseng, Design Director of NAKNAK, Jamie Wu, CEO of Blueprint Design Consultants Co., Ltd., Chi Mei Chang, Creative Director of Optima Integrated Design, Draw Wang, Founder of Elephant Design, Corine Lee, Founder and Creative Director of Word Design, Yao-Sheng Tseng, Creative Director and Head of Delta Design, Aco Chang, Animation Director of Aco Creative, Chun-Chieh Lien, Founder of dot2dotmovie director, Rex Hon, Director of Whitelight Motion, Kuang-Hui Hsu, Director of Nulls Design, Celia Tsai, CEO of Emotion Co. Ltd.

The TISDC is not only recognized as a well-known and credible international event by the global design community. Moreover, the competition strives to promote design education and facilitate communication between young designers. It is hoped that the TISDC will not only be a quality student design competition but a platform that makes young designers even more in tune with the industry.

Through the Winners’ Sharing Session, designers presented creative ideas and shared experiences, which resulted in sparks of inspiration. Young designers not only gained valuable suggestions but were also able to widen their horizons. Professionals are also very supportive of this Sharing Session and encourage students to pay more attention to the future trend of environmental protection in society after being recognized by the award, and are quite optimistic about the infinite possibilities of young designers.

Caption: Young designers discuss with professionals during free talk session

Caption: 2023TISDC Winners’ Sharing Session Reunion

Taiwan International Student Design Competition came to Chungbuk National University in Korea, and an international publicity event was held on May 31st, 2023, with 10 teachers and students participating.

Special thanks to Professor Noh Sangyong from the Department of Design, Chungbuk National University. We hope to see many excellent works from Korean students in TISDC this year. The publicity will focus on the theme of this year’s competition “Compassion”, through experience sharing, strategic analysis, and exchanges of dialogue, urged the students to accumulate their energy to create and encouraged them to embrace breakthrough and innovation as they design. 

This publicity is especially grateful to the teachers and students of Chungbuk National University in Korea for their strong support and assistance this publicity so that Korean students can better understand TISDC through publicity and promotion, and lead more outstanding students to connect with international standards.

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TISDC has specially invited Nho Hyunji, Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design, as the promotional representative in Korea. The school participating in this international publicity is the Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology, and a campus publicity event will be held on May 26th, 2023, with a total of 20 teachers and students participating.

Special thanks to Professor Na in sun from the Department of Advertising and Public Relations Design, Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology. We hope to see many excellent works from Korean students in TISDC this year. The publicity will focus on the theme of this year’s competition “Compassion”, through experience sharing, strategic analysis, and exchanges of dialogue, urged the students to accumulate their energy to create and encouraged them to embrace breakthrough and innovation as they design. 

The promotional campaign had a successful close thanks to the strong support from Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design Hyunji Nho, Chungbuk National University Professor Noh Sangyong, that Korean design schools can better understand the Taiwan International Student Design Competition would like to encourage all the students to seize the opportunity to link themselves up with the world.

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The online registration and work submissions of the 2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (known as TISDC), the largest student design competition in the world, starts today. The submission deadline is 15 July 2023, 23:59 (Taipei time: GMT +8:00). “Compassion” is the theme of the year, which connects people internationally with the concept of empathy. The theme relates to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Students are encouraged to observe and care about their surroundings, show empathy and solicitude with their design thinking, and make the world a better place.

TISDC has been held since 2008 and is now entering its 16th year. The number of international entries received has been growing. TISDC works hand in hand with international design associations and successfully attracts notable works from worldwide design colleges and institutions. Last year, a total of 16,749 submissions were received from 66 countries/regions and 867 school departments and 77 of the submissions were selected by experts and won the awards.
Every year, TISDC invites professionals and designers around the world to be jurors. The impartiality and significance of TISDC has received great recognition. In the 2023 Jury, there will be more than 100 design professionals who will select the works that best interpret “Compassion.” Phenomenal design pieces will be seen and presented to the world.

Same as last year, three categories are included, “Product Design,” “Visual Design,” and “Digital Animation.” More than 70 awards will be presented and the total prize money is up to NT$3,700,000 (approx. US$120,000). Once again, the winner of the Grand Prix will take home NT$400,000 prize (approx. US$13,000). Over 15 Special Prizes granted by International Design Associations, iSee Taiwan Foundation, and Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation will also be given away. As always, no submission/exhibition fees are required to enter the competition. Three Environmental Sustainability Awards and Special Region Awards of the Brand Special Awards were added this year. Sponsored by TPCA Environment Foundation, this Special Award aims to prompt ways of incorporating the circular concept into our environment, and looks for innovative takes on the concept essence of environment sustainability. This year, we also collaborate with Chiayi City Government and Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City Government to set a Chiayi City Special Prize. The goal is to create inspirational and highly potential design through the effort of industry-academia collaboration, and demonstrate the value of Taiwan design culture.

The online registration and work submissions of 2023TISDC starts today and will end on 15 July 2023, 23:59 (Taipei time: GMT+8:00). Participants can visit www.tisdc.org to apply for 2023TISDC or for further information. 

Theme: Compassion
Category: Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation
Call for Entries: 25 May to 15 July 2023, 23:59 (Taipei time: GMT+8:00)
Qualification: Students who currently enroll in senior high schools or above (Below the age of 30).
Official Website: ww.tisdc.org

Contact Information:
2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition
Department of Visual Communication Design, Asia University
Address: No.500, Lioufeng Rd., Wufeng Dist., Taichung City 41354, Taiwan
TEL：886-4-2331-0066
FAX：886-4-2331-0099
E-mail：tisdc.tw@gmail.com 
Website：www.tisdc.org
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Organizer: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
Executive: Department of Visual Communication Design, Asia University
Sponsors: iSee Taiwan Foundation; Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation
Special Award Sponsor: TPCA Environment Foundation
Collaborating Partners: Chiayi City Government, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City Government, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County and Foundation for European Cultural Exchange
Collaborators:
The One Club for Creativity
The Bureau of European Design Associations
Creative Economy Agency
The Confederation of Indian Industry
Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition
Cumulus Global Association of Art and Design Education and Research
Design Business Chamber of Singapore
Hong Kong Federation of Design Associations and Creative Industries
Good Design Australia
German Design Council
International Council of Design
International Poster Biennial in Mexico
Japan Graphic Design Association
Japan Institute of Design Promotion
Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design
Macau Designers Association
Pan-Afrikan Design Institute
Taiwan Design Alliance
The Design Alliance Asia
The World Design Organization

The 2023 TISDC Campus Lecture on Circular Economy has reached its third-to-last session! Today, we are delighted to invite Director Xu Zhiyang, the founder of Palm Design Studio, to conduct the campus lecture at Cheng Shiu University’s Department of Visual Communication Design.

The theme of this lecture is ‘Seeing the Seen and Unseen Values.’ Director Xu Zhiyang shares with the students the current situation in the design industry and the sustainable design cases of Palm Design Studio. He emphasizes that in this field where demand exceeds supply, it is crucial to stand out and excel by accumulating a wealth of work experience and participating in competitions.

Regarding sustainable design cases, Director Xu mentions that sustainability refers to the concept of long-term development. Achieving green sustainability in brand identity design is challenging, but efforts can be made to provide enduring visual planning, ensuring that clients do not need frequent updates to their overall visual identity. To stand out in design, Director Xu highlights the need to find the extraordinary in the ordinary and elevate it to the extraordinary.

Once again, we express our gratitude to Director Xu Zhiyang for participating in this campus lecture, as well as to Teacher Huang Pinjia for assisting in the circular economy lecture, and the enthusiastic involvement of Director Lin Yuliang, Director Wu Shouzhe, and Teacher Chen Jiangfu, along with the students. We look forward to seeing excellent works from the students of Cheng Shiu University’s Department of Visual Communication Design in this year’s TISDC!

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (1)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (2)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (3)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (4)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (5)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (6)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (7)

The 2023 TISDC event in Cheng Shiu University’s Visual Communication Design (8)

The 2023 Taiwan International Student Creative Design Competition will begin on May 25^th Sign up! On May 22nd (Monday), the project manager of this design competition, along with the project manager of the Design Deep Cultivation Project – Design Strategies of the Warring States, visited the Department of Fine Arts at Tainan University of Technologyfor campus promotion for this year’s event. Approximately 22 enthusiastic students and teachers participated in the event.

This year’s competition theme is ‘Compassion: Empathy,’ which stems from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations in 2015. It encourages students to empathize with people, things, and everyday life from different perspectives, integrating the design thinking of warmth and care into their design works. The aim is to inspire students and gain more design inspiration from this.

Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude once again to Teacher Yu-Ting Lin for the assistance, which had provided the organizing team with the opportunity to engage in face-to-face design exchanges with the students. We look forward to seeing the students from National University of Tainan on stage at the award ceremony at the end of this year, receiving their awards.

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (1)

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (2)

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (3)

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (4)

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (5)

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (6)

Promoting 2023TISDC at Tainan University of Technology of Commerce (7)

After the impact of the pandemic, the 7th “New Asia Design Workshop” finally took place from May 20 to May 21, 2023 at Asia University ! Organized by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education (Taiwan), executed by the Department of Visual Communication Design of Asia University, and sponsored by the iSee Taiwan Foundation, Sayling Wen Cultural and Educational Foundation, and TPCA Environment Foundation (Special Award Sponsor), which designated a special award. Prestigious international designers, Takashi Honda from Japan, Akio Ogawa from Japan, and Panop Koonwat from Thailand, were invited as instructors for the workshop.

The workshop revolved around the competition theme “Compassion” and also extended the 17 SDGs sustainable development goals. Through the sharing of personal cases and design experiences by the three international designers, workshop participants were able to delve into their creative process and connect it with sustainable development goals. The instructors not only provided professional advice but also taught the participants how to transform their thinking logic when encountering design problems. The enthusiasm of students from different grades and fields who participated in the process resulted in a variety of great works through mutual exchange.

After the containment of the pandemic, a  physical workshop finally took place. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity for international lecturers and participants to interact and collaborate in design. They discussed and brainstormed in this creative environment . It was a change for participants to have face-to-face exchanges with designers from Japan and Thailand, sharing their design perspectives and experiences. This cultural exchange experience not only broadened the students’ horizons but also deepened their understanding of design. With the excellent translation team, the thoughts and viewpoints of these lecturers were effectively conveyed to the participants, enabling them to better comprehend and absorb the professional knowledge shared by the international lecturers. In addition, the collaborative teachers were also present to assist the students’ learning, providing them with a comprehensive learning experience. An estimate of 50 students from 35 different universities and departments in Taiwan participated in the workshop.

The workshop lasted for two days, during which the students learned and exchanged ideas. In this short period of time, the participants gained valuable experience and knowledge through various practices and discussions. During the presentation session, the students showed their design works. These works not only demonstrated their creativity and talent but also made a close connection to the sustainable development goals, reflecting their concerns for environmental protection, social justice, and economic development. We believe that through this workshop, the students will continue to raise their creativity and contribute to creating designs that resonate with people’s hearts. After the successful two-day learning experience, this year’s workshop concluded satisfactorily, and we look forward to the participation and creative contributions of students in next year’s workshop!

The class of Product Design Category

The class of Visual Design Category

The class of Digital Animation Category

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Group photo of Product Design Presentation

Group photo of Visual Design Presentation

Group photo of Digital Animation Presentation

Group photo of the Final Presentation

Group photo of the Final Presentation

The International Design Masters Lecture Series took place on May 19th, 2023, at the National Library of Public Information in Taichung. The event attracted nearly 200 attendees who were present at the lecture . The distinguished speakers for this lecture were Takashi Honda, representing Design Studio CRAC from Japan. Akio Ogawa, the President of tmc Design Studio from Japan, and Panop Koonwat, the founder of FUUM Animation Studio from Bangkok, Thailand. Through their insightful presentations, they delighted design enthusiasts and students, providing diverse observations and reflections from various design fields and perspectives. These talks ignited creative sparks from different cultures.The lecture began with an opening speech by Professor Apex Lin, the project host, who set the stage for the International Design Masters Lecture Series. and we were honored to have Director Huang from TPCA Environment Foundation deliver a speech.

Lecture I -Takashi Honda-Imagination of Design

As a product designer from Japan, Takashi Honda shares numerous examples of social design and its impact on societal issues. By approaching design from various user perspectives, he made new design thinking and experiments with the public. He focuses on inclusive design, highlighting his participation in projects that involve not only global collaborations but also including Taiwan. He shares his thoughts on how to make interactions between disabled individuals and assistance dogs more convenient, emphasizing the importance of continuous discussions and direct engagement with users to develop outstanding products. His speech  leaves us with a profound understanding of the significance of inclusive design.

Lecture II -Akio Ogawa-Compassion Graphic in Society

Also hailing from Japan, Akio Ogawa is the President of TMC Studio. His presentation revolves around the 17 goals of the SDGs and the TISDC theme, “Compassion.” Akio showcases several projects he has participated in, focusing on creating symbols and visuals for marginalized individuals. Through these symbols, Akio aims to raise awareness about the needs of individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, and others who often go unnoticed. He has developed these symbols into globally recognized icons, ensuring that these vulnerable individuals are not overlooked due to physical inconveniences. His talk inspires us to extend our support and assistance to those who need it the most.

Lecture III -Panop Koonwat-Compassion in Animation

An animation artist from Thailand, enlightens the audience on the art of storytelling through animation. He demonstrates how animation can be used to convey social issues, sharing insights into the animation production process and valuable techniques. He explores character design, actions, animation production methods, color analysis, and different design approaches to arouse various emotions and viewers. It is certain that students interested in animation will find his talk insightful and enriching.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to each exceptional speaker and all participants. We also express our gratitude to Professor Shin Fu, Lee for delivering a perfect concluding speech. The International Design Masters Lecture Series will leave a lasting impression and become an unforgettable memory. We look forward to future encounters and the creation of more exciting events together.

Caption : Group photo with all our guests.

Caption : Q&A session of the Lecture Series

Caption : Group photo with the executive team & audience