The Online Preliminary Selection in Taiwan of 2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition Had Passed Off Successfully. 741 entries were shortlisted.

The 2023 Taiwan International Student Creative Design Competition Online Preliminary took place from August 23, 2023 (Wed) to August 29, 2023 (Tue).
Organized by the Ministry of Education (Taiwan), sponsored by iSee Taiwan Foundation, Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation, and TPCA Environment Foundation,  and executed by Asia University, marked the 16th edition of the Taiwan International Student Creative Design Competition. This year, it received a remarkable 18,367 submissions from 1,161 academic institutions in 56 countries and regions across five continents. The competition showcased a notable scale of participation and intense competition among entries.
The competition featured three categories: Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation. It assembled a panel of 112 professional designers from countries including Taiwan, Singapore, France, Canada, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Ghana, the United States, and Australia. The online preliminary selection lasted for 7 days, with 42 judges for the Product Design category, 42 judges for Visual Design, and 28 judges for Digital Animation. After the strict and enthusiastic screening and the discussion of joint meeting of judging panel conveners, ultimately selected 204 product entries, 499 visual entries, and 38 animation entries, totaling 741 entries. These entries came from 23 countries and regions, including Taiwan, mainland China, South Korea, India, Singapore, Mexico, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Australia, Bolivia, Spain, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Poland, the United States, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Chile, South Africa, Bulgaria, and Hong Kong. Congratulations to these entries for qualifying for the finals. These finalists will pursue the Grand Prix, which is worth NT$400,000, and the other awards in each category in the Final Selection.
Regarding the overall trends in this year’s nominated works, the conveners of the Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation categories all agree: the theme for this year, “Compassion,” aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the UN. It encourages students to tap into their compassion and creatively address global issues through design. Their creations incorporate empathy and profoundly reflect the relationships between individuals, showcasing their concern for society and the environment. This not only demonstrates the students’ design talents but also reflects their views on sustainability. We look forward to these young designers continuing their efforts, embodying the spirit of empathy, and contributing to the realization of the SDGs for a brighter future.
Next up is the final selection on October 12, 2023 (Thu), which will be composed of 16 domestic and 25 international designers who will form the jury panels to demonstrate the diversity and credibility of TISDC and announce the winners of this year’s competition. The list of finalists will be announced within one to two weeks. For more information.
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Caption : Group Photo Taken with Ministry of Education, Jury Panel and Executive of 2023TISDC