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.
Purpose：
Encourage international creative design exchanges, develop creative design talents, showcase the international image of Taiwan on creative design, and establish Taiwan’s international design reputation.
Theme：
Diversity – Diversity is about respecting and embracing differences, integrating diverse cultures, fostering innovation, promoting collaboration, and creating an inclusive society built on mutual support.
Timetable：
1.Online registration and submission
May 12, 2025 to July 7, 2025 (Taipei time 23:59 GMT +08:00)
2.Preliminary Selection
Mid-August, 2025
3.Announcement of finalists
Early September, 2025
4.Final Selection
Early October, 2025
5.Award Ceremony and Exhibition of winning works
Early December, 2025
Registration Fee：
Free
Awards：
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
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)
NT$100,000 (approx. US$3,000) and a certificate
Special Region Award (6 winners) :
NT$30,000 (approx. US$1,000) and a certificate
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.
2025TISDC Sponsor：
iSee Taiwan Foundation
iSee Taiwan Foundation set the Foundation’s vision as “becoming an essential portal for the world to see Taiwan” in the three core realms of culture, tourism, and innovation.
TPCA Environment Foundation
TPCA Environment Foundation (TPCF) was established in 2015. We hope to sow seeds for a greener future through educating young people on environmental protection and awareness,creating an environment, society, and economy that is safer, greener, and more sustainable.
