1.Discover and cultivate design talents for children's, elderly, pet toys, and maternity and children's products.
2.Provide a platform for students to showcase their creative ideas.
3.Promote interdisciplinary integration in innovative design.
4.Raise awareness about the importance of safety and environmental sustainability in the design of children's, elderly, pet toys, and maternity and children's products.

• Reference categories for maternity and infant products design: cribs, baby carriers (towels), bicycles, high chairs, tableware, furniture, chair racks, home baby rocking beds and cradles, home playpens, portable cribs and tripods, reclining cradles, children's chairs and stools, safety guardrails, table-side hanging chairs, baby bathing chairs, bathtubs, raincoats, pregnancy and childcare products, clothing, and others...

• Cat and dog toy category reference: chew toys, pull toys, toss and catch toys, educational snack jars, etc.

• Presentation Time:

  • Total duration: 8 minutes (5 minutes for presentation, 3 minutes for Q&A with the judges).

• Model Creation for Finalists:

  • Cost, Size, and Weight Considerations: The model must be cost-effective, appropriately sized, and lightweight for easy transportation and handling.

  • Evaluation Criteria: The model will be judged based on its appearance, functionality, and usability.

• Presentation File:

  • Format: The presentation can be in any format but should be accompanied by a video if necessary.

  • Content Requirements: The presentation should detail:

    • Design concept and motivation (source of inspiration)

    • Target age group

    • Features and functionality of the design

    • Explanation of interdisciplinary collaboration and contributions

• Submission Deadline and Upload:

  • Deadline: By November 2024, upload your files to the design.ttrd cloud platform.

  • Required Files:

    • Presentation File: Format: PPT or PDF, with a maximum size of 10MB.

    • Video File: Maximum length of 3 minutes, format: MP4, file size not exceeding 200MB.

  Important Notes:

  • File Naming: File names should follow this format: Entry Number-Entry Title.PPT/MP4.

  • Model: The physical model must be brought to the venue for the presentation.

  • Anonymity: No references to the designer's school, department, name, nickname, or any unnecessary markings should appear on the design drawings, work, or video files.

1. Registration:

   • There is no limit on the number of entries per participant. You may register individually or form a team to participate.

2. Previous Winners:

   • Any works that have previously won awards in competitions or workshops organized by this center for toy and children's product design cannot be re-entered into this competition.

3. Anonymity:

   • Design drawings, works, and videos must not display the participant's name, nickname, or any unnecessary markings.

4. Judging Decision:

   • Participants must respect the decisions made by the judging committee. Disagreements with the evaluation results are not allowed. If a work does not meet the required standards, the prize may be forfeited.

5. Presentation Order:

   • Presentations will follow the order of the assigned presentation numbers. Late participants will present at the end.

6. Remote Presentation:

   • Participants from mainland China or overseas, or those with special circumstances confirmed by the center, who cannot attend in person, may submit their video files to the center instead.

7. Award-Winning Works:

   • Award-winning works (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, and Manufacturer's Award) will be kept by the center for future promotional exhibitions.

8. Intellectual Property:

   • Participants are responsible for obtaining the appropriate copyright or patent protection for their designs. The organizer is not liable for any legal issues or compensations if the work is copied by others during the competition or exhibition.

9. Disqualification:

   • If a work is found to violate the "Eligibility" or "Judging Criteria" during the competition or exhibition, or if it involves plagiarism or imitation, the participant will bear legal responsibility. The organizer may disqualify the work, revoke awards, and will not offer any remedy.

10. Violation of Rules:

• If an award-winning work is later found to violate the "Eligibility" or "Judging Criteria" or involve plagiarism or imitation, the organizer may convene the original judging committee to review and take appropriate action. In serious cases, the award may be revoked, and any prizes already given will be reclaimed. An announcement will be made accordingly.

11. Use of Submitted Works:

• The organizer has the right to use the physical work, photos, and related materials for exhibitions, publicity, photography, and publishing purposes free of charge. Participants must actively cooperate with related promotional activities.

12. Confidentiality:

• All submission materials will be treated confidentially and stored securely by the organizer. They will not be returned.

13. Prize Sponsorship:

• If a participant wins a prize provided by a sponsor, the sponsor will have priority in future collaboration.

14. Liability for Damage:

• While the organizer will make efforts to protect the submitted works, it is not responsible for any damage caused by force majeure factors during transportation or participation.

15. Usage of Event Footage:

• The event footage, photos, and works created by participants during the competition will be freely used and retained by the Taiwan Toy and Life Products Research and Testing Center.

16. Final Decision:

• All competition rules and judging decisions will be determined by the organizer.

17. Tax Responsibility:

• Winners must bear any applicable taxes on the prize in accordance with Taiwanese tax law.

18. Rights to Modify or Cancel:

• The organizer reserves the right to stop or modify the competition at any time.

19. Modifications to Rules:

• The organizer has the right to revise the rules and regulations as needed, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.