A
group
photo
from
the
award
ceremony
of
the
2024
Taiwan
International
Student
Design
Competition
The
17th
TISDC
is
one
of
the
MOE’s
key
initiatives
for
cultivating
artistic
and
design
talents.
Over
the
years,
it
has
nurtured
countless
young
design
professionals
and
significantly
enhanced
the
R.O.C.,
Taiwan’s
international
visibility.
The
theme
of
this
year’s
competition,
“Equality,”
echoes
the
United
Nations’
2015
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
The
aim
is
to
encourage
participants
to
design
with
the
principles
of
“Equal
Respect”,
“Universal
Love”,
“Embracing
Diversity”
and
“Fostering
Harmony”
creating
designs
that
contribute
to
a
better
human
society.
This year, the competition received 19,667 entries from 1,138 schools and departments in 64 countries and regions, marking a post-pandemic high. The enthusiastic response to the competition demonstrates that the R.O.C., Taiwan’s design education has been widely recognized and affirmed by the international community for its excellence and standards. The final jury, composed of 70-80% foreign judges recommended by international design organizations, conducted evaluations with a fair, objective, and diverse approach. Out of 567 finalist entries, only 90 succeeded in winning awards, with an award rate of just 0.5%, reinforcing this competition’s status as a globally recognized and reputable event.
The Grand Prix was awarded to “BLOT” by SHEN PEI-TING, LEE CHIA-YEE, HUANG TZU-FANG, CHEN YU-TAO, and LUO YI-JUAN from the National Taiwan University of Arts. The story describes the difficulties and challenges a man faces during his reintegration into society after being imprisoned for theft in his youth. It delicately portrays the emotional struggles of a rehabilitated person, earning unanimous praise from the judges and a prize of NT$400,000.
Billy Shevriyanto from the Ming Chi University of Technology earned the Gold Prize in the Product Design category for his creation, “One for All Bench.” This adjustable bench is designed with ergonomic principles, catering to users of all ages and genders. Made from high-performance concrete and aluminum, it combines aesthetics with sustainability, aiming to foster inclusivity across generations and communities.
The Gold Prize in the Digital Animation category was claimed by HUANG HSIAO-I, LAI GUAN-LING, LIN HSIU-FANG, HSUEH CHU-YUN from the Chaoyang University of Technology for their work, “The Last”. The animation begins with a funeral, exploring the unfair treatment of a daughter-in-law in her husband’s family and the pressures imposed by traditional societal norms. Drawing from real-life experiences of older generations, the heartfelt narrative resonated deeply with the judges.
The Gold Prize in the Visual Design category went to Hasti Ghobakhloo from the Semnan University in Iran for the work, “It’s Not a Garbage”. The design features a lifelike whale crafted from black garbage bags, highlighting the devastating impact of marine debris on ocean life. Its powerful visual message serves as a poignant reminder of the urgency of environmental conservation.
In addition to awards provided by the MOE, several organizations contributed special prizes. The iSee Taiwan Foundation and the Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation jointly sponsored 21 International Design Association Special Prizes. The TPCA Environment Foundation sponsored 3 Environmental Sustainability Awards and 6 Special Regional Awards. The Chiayi City government established 3 Chiayi City Special Prize Excellence awards and 6 Chiayi City Special Prize Honorable mentions. These collective efforts aim to inspire students to unleash their creativity and boldly take on the global stage.
The award ceremony for the 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition was successfully held on November 29 at the Eslite Performance Hall in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (Address: B1, No. 88, Yanchang Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei). On the same day, the Winners’ Sharing Session brought together awardees from around the world to share their creative experiences. Industry designers were also invited to provide valuable advice and professional perspectives, helping students further refine their works and enhance their market competitiveness.
The winning works of the 2024 TISDC have been announced on the official website (https://www.tisdc.org/en). We sincerely invite you to explore them online and experience the limitless creativity and potential of these talented students.
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