The Taipei Design Award 2026 is an international design competition organized by the Taipei City Government that celebrates innovative design, creativity, and global collaboration. Established to strengthen Taipei’s reputation as a leading design city in Asia, the award invites designers, creative studios, students, and professionals from around the world to showcase forward-thinking projects that combine aesthetics, functionality, and social impact. By highlighting outstanding design solutions across multiple disciplines, the competition aims to stimulate global dialogue around design innovation and encourage the development of ideas that improve everyday life.
The competition typically features major categories such as industrial design, visual communication design, and public space design, reflecting the diverse ways design influences modern society. Participants are encouraged to submit projects that demonstrate originality, sustainability, and strong market or social potential. Through its international jury panel, the Taipei Design Award evaluates entries based on criteria such as creativity, usability, innovation, and contribution to society. The award has become a recognized platform for emerging and established designers seeking global visibility and professional recognition.
Beyond recognizing outstanding design work, the Taipei Design Award serves as a catalyst for design-driven urban development and cross-cultural exchange. Winning projects are showcased through exhibitions, media promotion, and international design networks, helping designers connect with industry leaders, potential clients, and global audiences. By promoting design excellence, sustainability, and human-centered innovation, the Taipei Design Award continues to position Taipei as a vibrant hub for design, creativity, and forward-looking solutions to contemporary challenges.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to individuals or teams; entries must be original works created by the participants and completed after 1 January 2024.
Prize
The competition offers multiple awards across categories such as Industrial Design, Visual Communication Design, and Public Space Design, with total prize money reaching several million New Taiwan Dollars. The top Grand Award can reach around NT$600,000 (about US$20,000), with additional gold, silver, bronze, and special awards distributed among categories. Winning works receive international exposure, participation in exhibitions and promotional activities, and opportunities such as benefits or recognition in other design competitions, helping designers increase visibility and market opportunities.
