Department of Product and Media Design

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2024 Toys and Daily Necessities Creative Design Competition Registration Guide

  • 2024-03-25
  • admin pmd
Event Purpose

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.

 
Event Information
Event Schedule and Location 1. Registration date: From now until 23:59 on October 13, 2024 (Sunday)
2. Preliminary selection date: October 2014, online selection.
3. Final election date: November 2014. The time and location will be announced separately.
4. Award Ceremony Date: December 2014. Time and location will be announced separately.
Please refer to the official announcement for the event time
Entry fee It's free to attend.
參賽對象  
No.  Group content
Participation scope
1. High school vocational group All domestic and foreign high school students (including current graduates) are welcome to sign up to participate.
  1. Toys for children aged 0-14
  2. Maternity and baby products
  3. Toys for seniors over 50 years old
2. Colleges and universities (including research institutes) Domestic and foreign college and graduate students (including fresh graduates) are welcome to apply
  1. Toys for children aged 0-14
  2. Maternity and baby products
  3. Toys for seniors over 50 years old
  4. Toys for cats or dogs (new)
 
※Description of the cross-disciplinary team:
In order to encourage participating students to form cross-disciplinary teams, if the participating teams are confirmed to be cross-disciplinary collaborators, if no cross-disciplinary team is selected in the preliminary selection, they will be selected by increasing the number of places, with 2 places for the college group and 1 place for the high school group. The cross-field scope mainly involves collaboration between students from design departments and students from related departments such as education (early childhood care and early childhood education), long-term care, nursing, and veterinary medicine.
※Cross-field cooperation reference:
1.Department of Design and Creativity (Subject) x Department of Early Childhood Care and Education (Subject)
2.Department of Design and Creativity (Department) x Department of Pet, Veterinary and Animal Science (Department)
3.Department of Design and Creative Fields (Department) X Department of Nursing Related Fields (Department)
4.Department of Design and Creativity (Section) x Department of Long-term Care, Elderly Care, and Senior Citizen Care (Section) ※New cat or dog toys added to the college group:
In order to encourage participating students to design toys for cats or dogs, if no cross-disciplinary team is selected in the preliminary selection, two additional teams will be selected.
Design theme
Create the future together. Children's Heart Sets Sail - Weaving a magical journey for children, elders, parents and pets
The "ignorance" of the future provides opportunities for creation and imagination. As time goes by, creativity passes through the door of the future.
Children have started a new way of playing, and the mentally older people have restarted their brains to slow down the chances of dementia.
It increases the convenience of care for new parents, and helps pets develop a deeper emotional bond with their owners.
This is an innovative journey with unlimited possibilities. Let’s work together to embark on an adventure in the future.
 
design category
Toys for children aged 0-14 Maternity and baby products Toys for seniors over 50 years old 貓或狗寵物之玩具
  • 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.
  
Registration and Submission
Sign up 1. Electronic file of the dashboard: The resolution of the image is 300dpi, and the size of a single image must not exceed 2MB (maximum two images)
2. File format: RGB mode JPG file design drawing [A3 (42cm*29.7cm), detailed product description and perspective view (or three views)].
3. Design content: Please explain in detail the design concept, motivation (source of idea), user age, function and features of the work, cross-field collaborative contribution, etc.
4. Fill in the preliminary registration form [google form: https://forms.gle/rfRvgaBSKv9xQXsY8]
5. The deadline for submission of applications is 23:59 on October 13, 2014 (Sunday). Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
First stage 【primary】 Only those who pass the preliminary selection can participate in the final selection, and the shortlist will be announced on the official website.
second stage【runoff】
  • 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.

 Awards Winners of gold, silver, bronze, manufacturer awards, honorable mentions, and finalists are required to bring physical models to the venue on the day of the awards ceremony for display.
Teams winning gold, silver and bronze awards are required to give a 5-minute presentation on the day of the awards ceremony.
Teams that receive the Gold, Silver, Bronze, Excellence, or Manufacturer awards must provide their models to the organizer.
The winning team will be invited to participate in campus briefings and lectures.
 
 
Scoring criteria
Toys, maternity and baby products, toys for the elderly primaries Design creativity: Different from other products on the market, it has innovative ideas in function, usage and appearance, is age-appropriate and beneficial to society and human development, and has aesthetic characteristics. 50%
Environmental protection and safety: taking into account both environmental protection and safety in use 30%
Creative expression skills: fully express the function, usage (operation), shape characteristics and aesthetics of the work 20%
runoff Design creativity: Different from other products on the market, it has innovative ideas in function, usage and appearance, is age-appropriate and beneficial to society and human development, and has aesthetic characteristics. 50%
Environmental protection and safety: taking into account both environmental protection and safety in use 20%
Model making: can fully display the design concept and characteristics of the work 20%
Oral presentation: Able to fully express the design concept and features 10%
pet toys primaries Design creativity: Different from other products on the market, it has innovative ideas in function, usage and appearance, and has aesthetic features. Such as being fun to play, easy to clean, good to collect, and beneficial to the physical and mental health of pets (such as helping to grind teeth, strengthen muscles and bones, and improve agility). 50%
Environmental protection and safety: taking into account both environmental protection concepts and safety of use (such as harmless materials, avoid swallowing, etc.) 30%
Creative expression skills: fully express the function, usage (operation), shape characteristics and aesthetics of the work 20%
runoff Design creativity: Different from other products on the market, it has innovative ideas in function, usage and appearance, and has aesthetic features. Such as being fun to play, easy to clean, good to collect, and beneficial to the physical and mental health of pets (such as helping to grind teeth, strengthen muscles and bones, and improve agility). 50%
Environmental protection and safety: taking into account both environmental protection and safety in use 20%
Model making: can fully display the design concept and characteristics of the work 20%
Oral presentation: Able to fully express the design concept and features 10%
 
 
Review
7-9 design and early childhood education professionals and industry experts will serve as the team members.
 
 
 
 
 
bonus
Tertiary Institutions Group High school vocational group
Awards bonus Instructor Awards bonus Instructor
gold medal*1名
Silver Award*1名
Bronze Award*1名
excellent work*4名
Finalist Award * Several
Manufacturer Award * Several
100,000元
50,000元
30,000元
5,000元/名
One award certificate each
Depends on the number of sponsors
10,000元
5,000元
3,000元
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gold medal*1名
Silver Award*1名
Bronze Award*1名
excellent work*2名
Finalist Award * Several
Manufacturer Award * Several
30,000元
20,000元
10,000元
3,000元/名
One award certificate each
Depends on the number of sponsors
5,000元
3,000元
2,000元
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※The principle is that 15 candidates will be selected for the college group and 8 candidates for the high school and vocational group.
※In order to ensure the quality of the works, the award may be vacant.
※The finalists will receive a NT$3,000 subsidy for model materials for the college group and a NT$2,000 subsidy for the high school group.

Things to note
  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.

  1. 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.

  1. Confidentiality:

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

  1. Prize Sponsorship:

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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Final Decision:

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

  1. Tax Responsibility:

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

  1. Rights to Modify or Cancel:

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

  1. Modifications to Rules:

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