2014 Taiwan International Student Design Competition

Someone rightly said, “There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit.” Rarely do we get a chance to be both those people at one go. The 2014 Taiwan International Student Design Competition, is one of those rare opportunities where you get a chance to shine by showcasing your talents and take credit in the form of a $13,000 cash prize, amongst a host of other glam things. Hit the jump to know more.

The main of this Design Competition is to encourage international creative design exchange, and express the international image of Taiwan by attaching great importance to creative design.

2014 Taiwan International Student Design Competition is now open for entry!

Currently in its 7th year, TISDC has so far attracted more than 14,000 entries from over 60 countries. The competition is free of entry fee and the prizes are definitely appealing!

This year’s theme is “Circle of Life” and submissions are open from June 1 to August 15th, 2014. Multiple entries of different works are allowed.

  • You can apply in the following categories: Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, and Brand Specified
  • Registration Fee: Free

Prizes for Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation Category:

  • Grand Prix 1 winner: Approx. US$13,000 – NT$400,000, an awarding cup and a certificate
  • Gold 1 winner (each category): Approx. US$8,000 – NT$250,000, an awarding cup and a certificate
  • Silver 1 winner (each category): Approx. US$5,000 – NT$150,000, an awarding cup and a certificate
  • Bronze 1 winner (each category): Approx. US$2,000 – NT$60,000, an awarding cup and a certificate
  • Honorable Mention winners: Approx. US$330 – NT$10,000 and a certificate

Timelines:

  • Online Registration and Online Work Submission – May 30, 2014 to August 15, 2014, 24:00 (Taipei GMT+08:00)
  • Preliminary Selection – August 2014
  • Finalists Announcement – Early September 2014
  • Delivery Deadline of Final Selection Submission – Finalists will be asked to submit printouts and work discs for the Final Selection. Related information and the deadline will be noticed in the finalist announcement.
  • Final Selection – October 2014
  • Award Ceremony and Exhibition – December 2014

Brand Specified Category:

ChinPaoSan Award

  • First Prize (1 winner): Approx. US$3,300 – NT$100,000, and a certificate
  • Second Prize (3 winners): Approx. US$1,600 – NT$50,000, and a certificate

ChengShiu Award

  • First Prize (1 winner): Approx. US$3,300 – NT$100,000, and a certificate
  • Second Prize (3 winners): Approx. US$1,600 – NT$50,000, and a certificate

Official Website: TISDC
Brochure Download: HERE