Golden Pin Design Award

Golden Pin Design Award

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OVERVIEW

The Golden Pin Design Award is Taiwan's international design program, organized by the Industrial Development Administration and Taiwan Design Research Institute to recognize commercially and socially significant design.

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The Golden Pin Design Award was established in Taiwan in 1981 and is organized by the Industrial Development Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs with the Taiwan Design Research Institute. It recognizes commercialized products and completed communication, spatial, and integration projects from international entrants.

International juries review submissions through online preliminary screening and physical secondary and final selections. Evaluation considers integration, innovation, functionality, aesthetics, and communication, and recognized work can receive the Golden Pin Mark, publicity, exhibition opportunities, or business matching.

KEY DETAILS

Entry FeePaid
FocusProduct
EligibilityThe award is open worldwide to client companies, businesses, and design teams submitting eligible products, communication, spatial, and integration projects. Products must be commercialized and available on the market by December 31, 2026, while other project types must be completed and in use.
PrototypeFinalists only

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Who can enter this award?

The award is open worldwide to client companies, businesses, and design teams submitting eligible products, communication, spatial, and integration projects. Products must be commercialized and available on the market by December 31, 2026, while other project types must be completed and in use.

What is the prize?

Winners receive the Golden Pin Mark and a certificate. Best Design of the Year and Special Award winners also receive trophies, and selected projects may be included in the annual exhibition or a special publication.

What do I need to submit?

Register online with organization and project details, English and Chinese descriptions, and up to five photos. Pay NT$9,000 per entry or NT$7,000 during early-bird registration; preliminary selection uses digital files, while advancing entries must ship physical works to the specified venue.

Do I need to submit a physical prototype?

Only finalists are required to submit a physical prototype. You do not need to submit one when applying or making your initial submission. If selected as a finalist, a physical prototype may need to be sent for evaluation and additional costs may apply. Check the official award website for specific requirements and shipping details.

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