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When you start out as a young designer, there are several steps that you can take to create a strong foundation. Building online presence through a portfolio site is one of them; the most critical one is getting validation of your creative genius by participating in Design Competitions. The 2013 Taiwan International Student Design Competition is now open for entry. The most compelling reason to participate is of course the $12,000 grand prize.

Registration / Submission Deadline: August 15, 2013, 24:00 (Taipei GMT+08:00)

Showcase your talents at one of the largest student design competitions in the world!
The Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) is in its 6th year now and has so far attracted more than 14,000 entries from over 60 countries. This year, besides the original categories “Product Design”, “Visual Design”, and “Digital Animation”, a new “Brand Specified” category is added and the eligibility age has been upped to 30 years-old.

The theme for 2013 is “Sights and Sounds”. Submissions open from June 1 to August 15. Multiple entries of different works are acceptable. The total amount of prize money is a hefty booty of NTD 3 million ($100,000)!

Quick Look:

• Theme: Sights and Sounds
• Category: Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, and Brand Specified
• Registration Fee: Free
• Online Registration and Online Work Submission Deadline: June 1, 2013 to August 15, 2013, 24:00 (Taipei GMT+08:00)
• Preliminary Selection/ Finalists Announcement: Early September, 2013
• Deadline for Final Selection submission (include mockup, printout and disc submission for each category): October 15, 2013, 17:00 (Taipei GMT+08:00), the submission from Taiwan must arrive at the deadline date while the submission from overseas is validated by postmark but have to arrive in our office no later than 1 week from the deadline.
• Final Selection: Early November, 2013
• Award Ceremony and Exhibition: Late December, 2013

Awards:

• Product Design, Visual Design, and Digital Animation Category:
• Grand Prix 1 winner: NT$400,000 (approx. US$12,000), an awarding cup and a certificate
• Gold 1 winner (each category): NT$250,000 (approx. US$8,000), an awarding cup and a certificate
• Silver 1 winner (each category): NT$150,000 (approx. US$5,000), an awarding cup and a certificate
• Bronze 1 winner (each category): NT$100,000 (approx. US$3,000), an awarding cup and a certificate
• Honorable Mention winners: NT$10,000 (approx. US$300) and a certificate

Brand Specified Category:

• First Prize (each brand 1 winner): NT$100,000 (approx. US$3,000), and a certificate
• Second Prize (each brand 1 winner): NT$50,000 (approx. US$1,500), and a certificate

Download Brochure: Here

2012 Award Winning Animation: View Here

 

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Competition: Dezeen has teamed up with online design store Fab to offer readers the chance to win a range of bold luggage and travel accessories from the new Fab luggage collection.

Fab’s collection includes two sizes of polycarbonate suitcases: the larger Voyage Upright Suitcase and smaller Trek Carry On case suitable for hand luggage.

Nylon twill Assignment bags with a shoulder strap and handles offer a smaller carry-on option and the Spruce Pouch can be used for storing toiletries.

Matching accessories such as a passport holder and a luggage label form the Globe Trotter Set. A blindfold and a neck pillow to make travel more comfortable come in the Relax Sleep Set.

One winner will receive a Trek Carry On, Assignment Bag, and Globe Trotter Set in red, plus a Spruce Pouch and Relax Sleep Set in black. All items in the collection are available in red, black or navy and can be purchased from Fab.com.

To enter this competition email your name, age, gender, occupation, and delivery address and telephone number to competitions@dezeen.com with “Fab Fly” in the subject line. We won’t pass your information on to anyone else; we just want to know a little about our readers. Read our privacy policy here.

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Competition closes 29 August 2013. Five winners will be selected at random and notified by email. Winners’ names will be published in a future edition of our Dezeen Mail newsletter and at the top of this page. Dezeen competitions are international and entries are accepted from readers in any country.

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Competition: Dezeen has teamed up with Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners to give away five pairs of tickets to a retrospective exhibition of work by architect Richard Rogers at the Royal Academy of Arts.

The Richard Rogers RA: Inside Out exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London opened last week to coincide with the British architect’s 80th birthday.

On display are original sketches and models of Rogers’ iconic and recent designs, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris designed with Renzo Piano and the Leadenhall Building in the City of London that topped out last month.

Rogers spoke to Dezeen about architecture’s civic responsibility on the eve of the exhibition’s opening.

The exhibition is open until 13 October at the Burlington Gardens gallery of the Royal Academy of Arts – read more about it in our previous story.

To enter this competition email your name, age, gender, occupation, and delivery address and telephone number to competitions@dezeen.com with “Richard Rogers exhibition” in the subject line. We won’t pass your information on to anyone else; we just want to know a little about our readers. Read our privacy policy here.

You need to subscribe to our newsletter to have a chance of winning. Sign up here.

Competition closes 23 August 2013. Five winners will be selected at random and notified by email. Winners’ names will be published in a future edition of our Dezeen Mail newsletter and at the top of this page. Dezeen competitions are international and entries are accepted from readers in any country.

See all our stories about Richard Rogers »

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Competition: to celebrate United Nude’s tenth anniversary, Dezeen has teamed up with the footwear brand to give readers a chance to win one of five pairs of the company’s signature Möbius shoe.

Architect Rem D Koolhaas designed the Möbius shoe in 1999 while he was still at university. The form of the shoe is made from a single strip, which twists around the foot like a Möbius band to create the sole, heel, foot-bed and upper.

As he explained to Dezeen in a recent interview, he was persuaded to start his own brand to produce the shoe because it “didn’t look like anything [else] out there”.

Read our full interview with Rem D Koolhaas here »

Koolhaas launched United Nude in 2003 and the company now sells over 200,000 pairs of shoes a year.

In 2013, ten new colours and two new heel heights for the Möbius shoe were released to mark United Nude’s tenth anniversary.

We have five pairs of Möbius shoes to give away and winners will be able to choose their preferred colour, height and size.

To enter this competition email your name, age, gender, occupation, and delivery address and telephone number to competitions@dezeen.com with “Möbius shoe” in the subject line. We won’t pass your information on to anyone else; we just want to know a little about our readers.Read our privacy policy here.

You need to subscribe to our newsletter to have a chance of winning. Sign up here.

Competition closes 20 August 2013. Five winners will be selected at random and notified by email. Winners’ names will be published in a future edition of our Dezeen Mail newsletter and at the top of this page.

Dezeen competitions are international and entries are accepted from readers in any country.

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For those who attended it, the red dot awards ceremony and gala was a night to remember. Dr. Peter Zec presided over the ceremonies and the attendees had the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with fashion icon Jimmy Choo. Into its second glorious decade, the Red Dot Gala took place on July 1st. in the opera house at Essen, Germany. From an up-cycled soda can watch to flipping alarms, this year’s selection for the Best Of Best red dot award: product design is truly innovative. Come have a look…

CAN-WATCH by Ching Yin Kat Ling, Tien Sum Samuel Siu, Chun Kin & Kenneth Ho

The Can-Watch combines the maxims of sustainability with a social mission. The dial of this watch is made from the bottom of an ordinary soda can in an upcycling process that lends it a new meaning.

Invisible Table by Tokujin Yoshioka

The Invisible Table is an innovative piece of furniture that appears rather nondescript because it is transparent and its unobtrusive shape maintains a low profile in the room.

Suunto Ambit GPS Watch by Tom Hinskens, Björn Bornemann & Timo Yliluoma

Suunto Ambit GPS watch is outdoor sports equipment featuring an accurate, highly reliable GPS system complemented by a user-oriented interface that is intuitive to use.

FLIP Alarm Clock by DesignWright (Adrian Wright & Jeremy Wright)

Flip alarm clock interprets the act of turning the alarm off by simply turning the whole clock over, flipping it from the “on” side to the “off” side! So Cute!

Aura Sofa by Studio Mikko Laakkonen

The Aura sofa aims to find a clever way to create pools of privacy and peace even in open plan spaces.

PV Premium Photovoltaic In-Roof System by Stafier Holland (Ruben Beijer)

The PV Premium photovoltaic in-roof system is an innovative system, which offers new possibilities for architecture in the field of solar energy. Instead of installing solar panels on top of the roof, the modules of this system replace the roof tiling and are integrated directly inside the roof surface.

Saya Chair by Lievore Altherr Molina

The Saya chair sharply designed to resemble a graphic symbol and its lines flow thanks to the warm appearance of wood.

Welded Table by Alain Gilles – The Studio

The Welded table is a combination of materials that seem heavy with the simple, clean lines of the support. The inspiration for this table came from the manufacture of heavy machinery. The legs are made of laser-cut sheet steel, which are subsequently welded together.

New Order – Domestic Waste Separation Bags by böttcher+henssler (Moritz Böttcher, Sören Henssler & Clémentine Caurier)

The New Order reinterprets waste separation by taking an entirely novel approach: the waste is collected in a series of colored bags hanging on the wall in full view.

Pia Kitchen Furniture, Kitchen System by Pia Würtz Mogensen

Designed with gently rounded corners, Pia kitchen system looks as if it has been framed by an all-encompassing delicate passé partout. The frame is painted and covered at the edges with a decorative durable stainless steel border.

EDA Cutlery by Ken Okuyama Design Co

The natural shape of a tree with branches and twigs lending it a highly organic appearance inspires the design of the EDA cutlery.

OSORO – Open Tableware System by MTDO Inc. (Manabu Tago)

Osoro defines contemporary tableware and comes in different size. The various tableware items are compact in design, easy to stack and offer users a multitude of individual variations and combinations.

Axor Starck Organic Bathroom Fixtures by Starck Network

We wouldn’t mind fitting in the Axor Starck Organic collection in our bathroom. The clear and harmonious lines of the fixtures are reminiscent of shapes found in nature.

Varioline (Special Edition) Sauna Cabin by bittermann industriedesign (Jochen Bittermann)

Varioline sauna cabin is the perfect place to unwind after a day full of stressful work!

Lyria Bicycle Bag Series by Culture Form GmbH

The Lyria bicycle bag series make the perfect match for your cycling expeditions to the grocery store.

Ultimate CF SLX Road Bike by Artefakt industriekultur

Ultimate CF SLX road bike optimizes the characteristics of the carbon frame, which was developed to achieve an even better stiffness-to-weight ratio. This innovative frame weighs only 790 grams and internally routes shift and brake cables, improving the aerodynamics of a road bike considerably.

Mando Footloose E-Bike by MAS Design Products Ltd. (Mark Sanders)

The Mando Footloose E-Bike features an innovative and compact design, it folds quickly and even rolls when folded. It is powered by an innovative chainless drive and flexibly adapts to different road conditions.

Superkilen Urban Park by BIG Bjarke Ingels Group (Bjarke Ingels, Nanna Gyldholm Møller, Mikkel Marcker Stubgaard), Topotek 1 (Martin Rein-Cano, Lorenz Dexler) & Superflex (Jakob Fenger, Rasmus Nielsen & Bjørnstjerne Christiansen)

Superkilen interprets a public park as a space of “urban narratives” – a place that aims to promote social integration with a lively approach. It has three main zones: the Red Square, the Green Park and the Black Market. The Red Square serves as an area for sports activities, the Green Park as a grassy children’s playground, and the Black Market as a communal and picnic area.

Play Yard Travel Cot by 4moms Design Team (Robert Daley, Henry Thorne, Eli Wiegmann, Sean Beaudette, Jared Rosenthal & Jessica Butala)

The 4 moms breeze’s innovative folding mechanism enables it to open in one easy step by pushing down on the ergonomically easy to reach central hub; it then latches automatically. It closes just as easily by pulling up on the hub in one fluid motion.

Husqvarna 550XP Chainsaw by Rajinder Mehra, Pär Martinsson & Joel Sellstrand

The Husqvarna 550XP is impressive! This chainsaw appeals as a well-proportioned tool, conveying the attributes of power and efficiency in a highly convincing manner.

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(Top 20 Best Of Best red dot award: product design 2013 was originally posted on Yanko Design)

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