The 2025 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) has officially been announced, featuring the theme "Diversity" and scheduled to run from 12th May to 7th July. This prestigious global design event, hosted annually since 2003 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, continues to attract thousands of submissions each year from talented young designers worldwide. With categories including Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, Architecture & Landscape Design, and Fashion Design, TISDC offers an exceptional platform for creative students to showcase their skills, innovative thinking, and multidisciplinary expertise on an international stage.
The purpose of TISDC extends beyond simply recognizing design excellence; it actively promotes international creative exchanges, nurtures emerging creative talents, and highlights Taiwan’s dedication to design innovation, thereby enhancing its global reputation in the design community. For 2025, the competition emphasizes the significance of diversity—a core value in contemporary society that encourages students to embrace individual differences and interact with others through empathy, inclusivity, and warmth. Aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, the theme underlines diversity as an essential component in global development. Participants are challenged to leverage design as a tool to integrate multicultural perspectives, ignite innovation, foster inclusive collaboration, and ultimately generate transformative opportunities for societal advancement.
The TISDC 2025 prize pool totals approximately $126,000, with the prestigious Grand Prix winner receiving $14,000 alongside awarding cups and certificates. Eligible participants include students currently enrolled in senior high schools or higher education institutions who are under 30 years of age; they may enter individually or as teams. By championing diversity as a practical concept—valuing each individual’s uniqueness, embracing global richness, and cultivating a society founded upon mutual support—TISDC 2025 aims to inspire the next generation of designers to lead through empathy, creativity, and innovation. Further details about the theme and competition guidelines are available on the official TISDC website.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to students currently enrolled in senior high schools or higher education institutions, who are under 30 years of age.?
Prize
The total prize fund is approximately $126,000, with $14,000 reserved for the Grand Prix winner. Additional prizes are awarded for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mentions across various categories. Awarding cups and certificates will also be conferred.
