Equality, Come and Join!

Submit Now and Win the High Prizes.

 

Only 3 days away from the submission deadline of 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition!

Participants must complete online registration and work submissions by July 15th, 2024 (23:59) (GMT+08:00) and get the letter of confirmation in the email.
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Theme: Equality

Categories: Product Design, Visual Design and Digital Animation

** No Registration or Presentation Fee required

** The Grand Prix is worth US$13,000

** The total prize is up to US$125,000

** 21 International Design Association Special Awards

 

Submit your design works now : https://www.tisdc.org/en/member/works

For member registration and upload steps, please visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLERVihrNxNnPk7O5NcaYTYgZZ9tGR6Pg1

To download our introduction and competition regulations, please visit:  https://www.tisdc.org/en/downloads 

If there’s any question, please contact us by Email – tisdc.tw@gmail.com

Seize the opportunity to show the world your works. Come and sign up Now!

Under the enthusiastic invitation from the Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics, a total of 180 teachers and students participated in this promotion. This year’s competition is themed “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 to realize the competition’s regulations.

The seminar also invited the “The_Taiwan_Streetscape_Shirt” design team, winners of last year’s Special Prize from the Macau Designers Association, to share design concepts and creative ideas with the students present. They also shared insights on further education and career paths, offering guidance to students who uncertain about their future.

Special thanks go to Director He-JiaQi for her assistance; her support and participation played a crucial role in the success of the event. We hope this promotion will help more students understand the competition regulations and inspire creativity. Thanks to everyone’s enthusiastic participation, the promotional activities ended successfully.

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (1)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (2)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (3)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (4)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (5)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (6)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (7)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (8)

Promoting 2024TISDC at Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics  (9)

The 8th “New Asia Design Workshop” finally took place from May 18 to May 19, 2024 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, TPCA Environment Foundation (Special Award Sponsor), which designated a special award, and Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City. Prestigious international designers, Kimming Yap from Singapore, Leslie Chan from Hong Kong, and Kimiharu Obata from Japan, were invited as instructors for the workshop.

The workshop centered around the competition theme “Equality” and extended to encompass the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the sharing of their personal experiences and project experiences by the three international designers, students in the workshop were able to incorporate the SDGs into their work. The instructors not only provided professional advice and comprehensive concepts but also taught students how to adapt their thinking to overcome challenges encountered during the creative process. Participants from different grades and fields exchanged and learned from each other during the workshop, resulting in outcomes that are even more astonishing and diverse.

The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for interaction and collaboration with international designers, allowing participants to gain many unique experiences through discussions and deliberations. With the assistance of an excellent interpreter, the instructors were able to accurately convey their thoughts and viewpoints to the students, enabling them to better understand and absorb the professional knowledge from the international speakers. Additionally, collaborative teachers were on hand to assist students, providing a comprehensive learning experience in the creative process. A total of approximately 50 students from various colleges and departments in Taiwan participated in the workshop.

The workshop spanned two days, during which participants gained rich experience and knowledge through hands-on practice and discussions. In the presentation session, students showcased their diligent efforts and heartfelt works from the past the day and a half. These works not only demonstrated their creativity and talent but also closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting concerns for environmental protection, social justice, and economic development. We believe that through such workshops, students will continue to unleash their creativity to create designs that resonate with people’s hearts. This year’s workshop has successfully concluded, and we hope that in the future, students will continue to make an impact through design! See you next year! We also look forward to seeing the outstanding works of students in this year’s competition!

 

The class of Product Design Category

 

The class of Visual Design Category

 

The class of Digital Animation Category

 

Group photo of appreciation to instructors and collaborating instructors from each category

 

Group photo at the workshop

The International Design Masters Series Lecture on May 17, 2024, at the Dadun Cultural Center in Taichung, attracted nearly 170 attendees and also streamed online for those who couldn’t attend in person. The event featured guest speakers from various countries: Kimming Yap, Operations Director of Creativeans from Singapore; Leslie Chan, founder of Leslie Chan Design Company from Hong Kong; and Kimiharu Obata, representative of Pioneer Production from Japan. Through the speakers’ presentations, design enthusiasts and students gained insights from different perspectives and disciplines, sparking creative inspiration across cultures. The lecture was inaugurated by the program host, Professor Apex Lin, and we were also honored to have Director Huang from TPCA Environment Foundation deliver a speech.

Lecture 1 – Kimming Yap: Designing in the Physical World

Kimming Yap, a product designer from Singapore, shared his thoughts on designing for the future. He divided design thinking into eight principles, combining physical theories to illustrate the relationship between people and design. By understanding these theories, one can view the world from different angles. He emphasized that empathy is crucial to creating good designs. Understanding the needs of others and the environment they are in is essential to creating products that help others. “When you aim to improve the world through design, no matter how small your power is, your actions can make a difference,” he urged, encouraging everyone that even small acts can impact society.

Lecture 2 – Leslie Chan: Local Sentiment with Global Perspective

Leslie Chan from Hong Kong shared his experience in taking on design projects, explaining how to communicate through design and gain public recognition. He stressed that designers must have appreciation and communication skills, as well as flexibility in using their designs, and learn to break existing frameworks to achieve breakthroughs. He concluded with four future design needs: empathy, altruism, co-prosperity, and the theory of seeking harmony in diversity, which resonates with this event’s theme of “Equality.” This helped the participating students better understand the theme of the competition.

Lecture 3 – Kimiharu Obata: The consideration of “SDGs in the Japanese Animation Industry” by Japanese anime producers.

Japanese animator Kimiharu Obata believes that “words have a soul, and what is spoken has an impact.” Therefore, he hopes that his works will bring some life insights to the audience. Long-time animator Mr. Obata, much like the various hero characters he draws, hopes for a world of mutual help and joy through his animations. He wishes for people from different worlds to combine their cultures to let society flourish and move towards a happy realm together.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to each outstanding lecturer and all participants, and a special thanks to Professor Shin Fu, Lee for perfectly concluding the event. We believe that this International Design Masters Series Lecture provided abundant insights for both the live and online audiences. We look forward to meeting everyone again in the future to create more extraordinary memories together.

Caption : Group photo with all our guests

Caption : Q&A session of the Lecture Series

Caption : Group photo with the executive team & audience

The Project Director Prof. Apex Lin and Lecturer Miira Lin led the executive team to visit and promote TISDC at the last campus, USM University of Science Malaysia on 10^th May. Around 130 teachers and students joined the promotional events together.

The promotion campaign is mainly about introducing the theme“Equality” which is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Lecturer Miira Lin shared many past winning works from Malaysia. She suggested students to connect with the sustainable development goals for the design works. Students do not have to worry about the work is not good enough. We hope to see that everyone can bring their past design works to participate in TISDC this year.

Special thanks to Dr. Siti Rohaya from USM University of Science Malaysia for helping TISDC arrange the promotional events and inviting all the teachers and students to join. With their assistance and support, the promotional events had rounded off. We look forward to all the student’s participation in 2024TISDC.

Caption:Communicating with professors from USM University of Science Malaysia

 

Caption: Promoting TISDC at USM University of Science Malaysia

The online registration and work submissions of the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (known as TISDC), the largest student design competition in the world, starts today. The submission deadline is 15 July 2024, 23:59 (Taipei time: GMT +8:00). 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’.

TISDC has been held since 2008 and is now entering its 17th 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 18,367 submissions were received from 56 countries/regions and 1161 school departments and 85 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 2024 Jury, there will be more than 100 design professionals who will select the works that best interpret “Equality.” 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$125,000). 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 9 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 2024TISDC starts today and will end on 15 July 2024, 23:59 (Taipei time: GMT+8:00). Participants can visit www.tisdc.org to apply for 2024TISDC or for further information. 

Theme: Compassion
Category: Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation
Call for Entries: 13 May to 15 July 2024, 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:
2024 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
Facebook：Taiwan International Student Design Competition

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

Collaborators:
The One Club for Creativity
The Bureau of European Design Associations
Creative Economy Agency
Confederation of Indian Industry
Cumulus Global Association of Art and Design Education and Research
Design Business Chamber Singapore
Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries
Good Design Australia
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
The Design Alliance Asia

Environmental Sustainability Award – Product Design Category – 11 entries : Download Shortlist of Final Selection

Environmental Sustainability Award – Visual Design Category – 20 entries : Download Shortlist of Final Selection

Environmental Sustainability Award – Digital Animation Category – 14 entries : Download Shortlist of Final Selection

Special Region Award – 11 entries : Download Shortlist of Final Selection

* If there are any repeated, shortlisted entries, one of them will be disqualified.

 

Congratulations to all the finalists of the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition!

The finalists must complete the 2nd stage of work submission before 15:00, September 27th, 2024 (Taipei Time: GMT+8:00).

For more details of work submission for Final Selection, please see the instructions below.

 

*Important reminder*

1. Finalists must complete the 2nd Stage of the work submission process, who have already submitted works for the 2nd stage of the final selection, do not need to submit them again.

2. For submitting digital files, please use your registered member account (Email) and password to log into the official website of TISDC to download/upload files.

3. Finalists for Brand Specified Prize do not need to send physical posters.

 

*Instructions for 2nd stage of work submission*

 

1. Upload the digital file(s) of the work:

Please upload the digital file(s) of the work and a clear high-quality half-length photo of each designer to the official website of 2024TISDC: www.tisdc.org/en

 (please refer to the “Final Selection Submission Procedure” under the Competition Rules on the official website)

 

2.Upload other required documents:

Upload a scanned file of the signed affidavit (click here)

Please download the affidavit, fill out the form, and upload the scanned file of the signed affidavit (PNG/JPG format).

*All the designers should sign on the affidavit, electronic signatures are allowed. Each entry only needs one affidavit.

 

Important Notes:

1. An overdue submission will be regarded as the abandonment of the participant’s qualification for being the finalist.

2. Please use your registered email address and password to log into the official website of TISDC to upload files.

3. If the submitted work is involved in plagiarism, copyright infringement, or other legal violations or is proven to be unoriginal design, or to have fraudulently copied ideas from other person’s work, the organizer of TISDC shall have the rights to disqualify the participant from participating in the competition.

 

Please feel free to contact us via email (tisdc.tw@gmail.com) or phone calls (+886-4-23310066) if you have any questions.

 

Best Regards,

2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition

 

 

Product Design Category – 146 entries: Download Shortlist of Final Selection

Visual Design Category – 380 entries: Download Shortlist of Final Selection

Digital Animation Category – 38 entries: Download Shortlist of Final Selection

* If there are any repeated, shortlisted entries, one of them will be disqualified.

 

Congratulations to all finalists of the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition!

Please note that for the second phase of submission, all the finalists are required to submit both physical posters and digital files, along with a participation agreement, and a half-length photo. All these materials must be completed before 15:00, Friday, September 27th, 2024 (Taipei Time: GMT+8:00).

For more details on work submission instructions for Final Selection, please refer to the Competition Rules > Final Submission Guidelines.

Important reminder：
1. The physical poster submission deadline is from now until 3:00 PM on September 27th (Fri.).
2. To submit digital files, log in to the official website using your member account (email) and password. The upload period is from 8:00 AM on September 9th (Mon.) to 3:00 PM on September 27th (Fri).

Instructions for 2nd stage of work submission:

A. Mail printout(s) — (Finalists of the Digital Animation Category do NOT need to mail printouts.)

Please mail at most 3 printouts of your entry in A2 size (Portrait Format: L59.4cm×W42cm or Landscape Format: L42cm×W59.4cm). The printout(s) should NOT be mounted on cardboards/paperboards. The content of the printout(s) should be the same as the content of the digital files you uploaded for 1st stage of work submission. And must reach the TISDC office by 3:00 PM on September 27th (Fri.).

Please download the entry information sheet and fill out the forms. The hard copy of the entry information sheet(click here) should be pasted in the lower right corner at the back of your printout(s.) Every printout should be pasted with one entry information sheet. 

Please mail the printout(s) to:
Recipient: Ms. Jenny Huang (2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition)
Address: Office A412, No.500, Lioufeng Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung 41354, Taiwan (Department of Visual Communication Design, Asia University)
Contact Number: +886-4-2331-0066

 

B. Upload the digital file(s) of the work:
Please upload the digital file(s) of the work and a clear high-quality half-length photo of each designer to the official website of 2024TISDC: www.tisdc.org/en 

 

C. Upload other required documents:

1. Upload a scanned file of the signed affidavit (click here). 

Please download the affidavit, fill out the form, and upload the scanned file of the signed affidavit (PNG/JPG format).
* All the designers should sign on the affidavit, electronic signatures are allowed. Each entry only needs one affidavit.
* All the file(s) and documents should been upload before 15:00, September 27th, 2024 (Taipei: GMT+8:00).
 

Important Notes:

1. An overdue submission will be regarded as the abandonment of the participant’s qualification for being the finalist.

2. Please use your registered email address and password to log into the official website of TISDC to upload files.

3. If the submitted work is involved in plagiarism, copyright infringement, or other legal violations or is proven to be unoriginal design, or to have fraudulently copied ideas from another person’s work, the organizer of TISDC shall have the rights to disqualify the participant from participating in the competition.

4. If you need the competition to print your poster on your behalf, please contact the TISDC office.

5. During the processes of final selection, award ceremony, exhibition, and portfolio editing, we may contact you through emails or phone calls. Your patience and kind cooperation will be highly appreciated. Thank you for your participation in this year’s competition and congratulations to all the finalists again!!

 

Please feel free to contact us via email (tisdc.tw@gmail.com) or phone calls (+886-4-23310066) if you have any questions.

 

Best Regards,

2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition

The “2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition” successfully completed its online preliminary round from August 21 to 27, 2024. Organized by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education of Taiwan, and supported and sponsored by the Taiwan Foundation for the Blind, the Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation, and the Printed Circuit Board Environmental Protection Foundation, the competition was hosted by Asia University. This year’s competition, themed “Equality,” attracted 19,667 entries from 1,138 schools across 64 countries, showcasing an impressive scale of participation and intense competition.

This year’s competition is divided into three major categories: Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation. The preliminary judging panel consisted of 91 professional designers from Taiwan, Singapore, Belgium, the United States, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Latvia, Ghana, Greece, Germany, Iran, Portugal, and other countries. After seven days of evaluation, the expert panel selected 567 works to advance to the next round. These shortlisted works come from 33 countries, including Taiwan, China, South Korea, India, Singapore, Mexico, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Finland. These finalists will compete for the grand prize of NT$400,000 and other various awards.

Regarding the overall trends of the shortlisted works, the conveners of the Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation categories unanimously agreed that this year’s theme, “Equality,” perfectly aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages participants to use the power of design to promote a vision of equality, inclusivity, and harmony in society. The entries deeply reflect interpersonal relationships and concern for society and the environment, showcasing not only the creative talents of student designers but also their profound understanding of sustainable development. We look forward to seeing these young designers continue to embody the spirit of equality and creativity, contributing to the realization of the SDGs and the creation of a better future.

Next, the final round of judging will take place on October 8, 2024, with a judging panel consisting of eight Taiwanese designers and 19 international designers, further demonstrating the diversity and credibility of the competition. The list of finalists for the final round will be announced within one to two weeks.

For more details, please visit the official website of the Taiwan International Student Design Competition (https://www.tisdc.org/) and follow our official social media platforms.

Caption: Three types of primary election conveners and the executive team hold a meeting at the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation.

The promotion train of the TISDC is now coming to Mongolia. On August 13, the Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design Association (KECD) hosted a workshop at the Radio & Television University in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

The event saw the active participation of 45 Mongolian design students, alongside 9 Korean and 3 Mongolian professors.

Following the workshop, President Yoo Yoon-ho of KECD took the opportunity to encourage Mongolian design students to participate in the 2025 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC), reflecting the growing international collaboration and exchange in the field of design.

 

Our heartfelt thanks go to President Yoo Yoon-ho of KECD for his invaluable assistance, which ensured the success of this event.

We look forward to continued interest and participation from colleges and universities in Mongolia, and we hope to see many outstanding works in next year’s competition.

Caption: Promoting TIDSC at Radio & Television University

 

The theme for the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition is Equality. The theme “Equality” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. To encourage students to use design to discover, explore, and address global sustainability issues.

Organized by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, sponsored by iSee Taiwan Foundation; Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation, and TPCA Environment Foundation, collaborated by Chiayi City Government, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City Government, endorsed by 21 Collaborators, executed by Asia University. Total Prize Money is up to US$125,000. TISDC is now one of the prestigious student design competitions worldwide. Thank you for your participation and support for 2024TISDC. The registration deadline was officially closed on July 15 (Mon.), 2024. (GMT+8).

Once again, thank you all. We value your participation and support for 2024TISDC.

Let’s look forward to the coming up 2024TISDC Events!
August: Online Preliminary Selection
October: On-Site Final Selection
November: Award Ceremony

Wishing all participants the best of luck in winning the grand prize and looking forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony!

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

Collaborators:
The One Club for Creativity
The Bureau of European Design Associations
Creative Economy Agency
Chinese Industrial Design Association
Confederation of Indian Industry
Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition
Cumulus Global Association of Art and Design Education and Research
Design Business Chamber Singapore
Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries
Good Design Australia
German Design Council
Indonesian Design Development Center
International Poster Biennial in Mexico
Japan Graphic Design Association
Japan Institute of Design Promotion
Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design
Macau Designers Association
Malaysia Design Archive
Pan-Afrikan Design Institute
The Design Alliance Asia
World Design Organization