TISDC is an annual competition hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education since 2003, attracting thousands of student entries from around the world.
This year’s competition, themed "Diversity," will run from May 12 to July 7, 2025 and features categories including Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, Architecture & Landscape Design, and Fashion Design.
Features
- Total prize money is up to NT$ 4 million (approx. US$ 130,000)
- One of the largest student design competitions in the world
- Special prizes endorsed by international design associations
No registration or exhibition fees required.
Qualification
Students currently enrolled in senior high school or higher (based on the deadline for online registration). Entrants must be born after May 12, 1995, and must be under 30 years of age. Female entrants who have given birth before the age of 30 are eligible for a 2-year age extension for each child born.
*Fresh graduates (graduating in 2025) and new students (enrolling in 2025) are also eligible.
Timetable
Online registration and submission: May 12, 2025 to July 7, 2025 (Taipei time 23:59 GMT +08:00)
Preliminary Selection: Mid-August, 2025
Announcement of finalists: Early September, 2025
Final Selection: Early October, 2025
Award Ceremony and Exhibition of winning works: Early December, 2025
Awards
1.Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, Architecture & Landscape Design, Fashion Design
· Grand Prix (1 winner): NT$400,000 (approx. US$13,000) and a certificate
· Gold Prize (1 winner for each category): NT$250,000 (approx. US$8,000) and a certificate
Students currently enrolled in senior high school or higher (based on the deadline for online registration). Entrants must be born after May 12, 1995, and must be under 30 years of age. Female entrants who have given birth before the age of 30 are eligible for a 2-year age extension for each child born.
*Fresh graduates (graduating in 2025) and new students (enrolling in 2025) are also eligible.
Timetable
Online registration and submission: May 12, 2025 to July 7, 2025 (Taipei time 23:59 GMT +08:00)
Preliminary Selection: Mid-August, 2025
Announcement of finalists: Early September, 2025
Final Selection: Early October, 2025
Award Ceremony and Exhibition of winning works: Early December, 2025
Awards
1.Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, Architecture & Landscape Design, Fashion Design
· Grand Prix (1 winner): NT$400,000 (approx. US$13,000) and a certificate
· Gold Prize (1 winner for each category): NT$250,000 (approx. US$8,000) and a certificate
· Silver Prize (1 winner for each category): NT$150,000 (approx. US$4,500) and a certificate
· Bronze Prize (1 winner for each category): NT$60,000 (approx. US$1,800) and a certificate
· Honorable Mention (several winners for each category): NT$10,000 (approx. US$300) and a certificate
2.Special Awards from the Sponsors (several winners):
· International Design Association Special Prize (At least 15 winners are set to be chosen.)
NT$30,000 (approx. US$1,000) and a certificate
· Brand Specified Special Prize: Environmental Sustainability Award (3 winners)
· Brand Specified Special Prize: Environmental Sustainability Award (3 winners)
NT$100,000 (approx. US$3,000) and a certificate
· Special Region Award (6 winners)
· Special Region Award (6 winners)
NT$30,000 (approx. US$1,000) and a certificate
2025TISDC Sponsor
iSee Taiwan Foundation
TPCA Environment Foundation
2025TISDC Sponsor
iSee Taiwan Foundation
TPCA Environment Foundation
cash prize award: $ 130,000.00 USD
