2025.10.28
AYDA Awards
[Theme]
CONVERGE: CRAFTING CULTURAL LEGACIES. Design. Forging Cultural Legacy
Culture is the heart and soul of a community, a rich tapestry of beliefs, values, customs, and traditions. Throughout history, culture has shaped individual identity and profoundly influenced collective behavior. In today's increasingly modern world, design has become a crucial way to preserve our heritage—we tell moving stories through design, honoring the past while shaping the future. Imagine integrating traditional aesthetics into modern spaces, creating designs that carry profound meaning. Our designs not only reflect the spirit of our times but also endure and have a lasting impact. This is our responsibility to the planet and future generations. Let us lead the way by utilizing eco-friendly materials and sustainable design practices, responding to the global cultural shift towards environmental protection. Design should simultaneously engage the senses and be gentle with the earth, striking a perfect balance between beauty and sustainability.
I. Organizers This competition is organized by Nippon Paint's parent company, NIPSEA Group, and hosted in Taiwan by the Taiwan branch of Hong Kong-based Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (collectively, the "Organizers").
II. Eligibility: (1) Students currently enrolled in undergraduate, master's, or advanced-level programs in architecture, interior design, industrial design, landscape design, urban design, or spatial design at Taiwanese universities and colleges may participate individually or in teams of two or fewer. (2) Students may choose to enter either the [Architecture] or [Interior Design] categories. (3) The Nippon Paint Color Swatches (Taiwan) must be used as the color palette for their designs.
III. Competition Schedule: (1) Online Registration: From now until 11:00 PM on Monday, November 24, 2025, please complete the online registration form on the AYDA Awards official website. (2) Submission: Submit your work by email to aydataiwan@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. If the file size is too large, please send the cloud link directly. Please specify the subject line: Interior Design or Architecture, school name, and participant's name. (III) Preliminary Round: Shortlisted teams will be announced and notified on the AYDA Awards official website by 11:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025. Shortlisted teams must submit their presentations to aydataiwan@gmail.com by 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (latest submissions will not be accepted). (IV) Final Round and Awards Ceremony: The final round will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with presentations from each team.
IV. Scoring Criteria: Scoring will be based on six key criteria: "Excellent Design Concept, Design Functionality, Design Innovation, Sustainability, Aesthetics, and Color Concept." For detailed scoring criteria for each category, please refer to the 2025 AYDA Awards Scoring Criteria.
5. Submission Method: Please complete the following two steps: (1) Step 1: Online Registration: From now until 11:00 PM on November 24, 2025 (Monday), please complete the online registration form on the AYDA Awards official website. (2) Step 2: Online Submission: By 5:00 PM on November 25, 2025 (Tuesday), please email to: aydataiwan@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: November 25, 2025
Register here: https://ayda.tw/form.html
CONVERGE: CRAFTING CULTURAL LEGACIES. Design. Forging Cultural Legacy
Culture is the heart and soul of a community, a rich tapestry of beliefs, values, customs, and traditions. Throughout history, culture has shaped individual identity and profoundly influenced collective behavior. In today's increasingly modern world, design has become a crucial way to preserve our heritage—we tell moving stories through design, honoring the past while shaping the future. Imagine integrating traditional aesthetics into modern spaces, creating designs that carry profound meaning. Our designs not only reflect the spirit of our times but also endure and have a lasting impact. This is our responsibility to the planet and future generations. Let us lead the way by utilizing eco-friendly materials and sustainable design practices, responding to the global cultural shift towards environmental protection. Design should simultaneously engage the senses and be gentle with the earth, striking a perfect balance between beauty and sustainability.
I. Organizers This competition is organized by Nippon Paint's parent company, NIPSEA Group, and hosted in Taiwan by the Taiwan branch of Hong Kong-based Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (collectively, the "Organizers").
II. Eligibility: (1) Students currently enrolled in undergraduate, master's, or advanced-level programs in architecture, interior design, industrial design, landscape design, urban design, or spatial design at Taiwanese universities and colleges may participate individually or in teams of two or fewer. (2) Students may choose to enter either the [Architecture] or [Interior Design] categories. (3) The Nippon Paint Color Swatches (Taiwan) must be used as the color palette for their designs.
III. Competition Schedule: (1) Online Registration: From now until 11:00 PM on Monday, November 24, 2025, please complete the online registration form on the AYDA Awards official website. (2) Submission: Submit your work by email to aydataiwan@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. If the file size is too large, please send the cloud link directly. Please specify the subject line: Interior Design or Architecture, school name, and participant's name. (III) Preliminary Round: Shortlisted teams will be announced and notified on the AYDA Awards official website by 11:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025. Shortlisted teams must submit their presentations to aydataiwan@gmail.com by 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (latest submissions will not be accepted). (IV) Final Round and Awards Ceremony: The final round will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with presentations from each team.
IV. Scoring Criteria: Scoring will be based on six key criteria: "Excellent Design Concept, Design Functionality, Design Innovation, Sustainability, Aesthetics, and Color Concept." For detailed scoring criteria for each category, please refer to the 2025 AYDA Awards Scoring Criteria.
5. Submission Method: Please complete the following two steps: (1) Step 1: Online Registration: From now until 11:00 PM on November 24, 2025 (Monday), please complete the online registration form on the AYDA Awards official website. (2) Step 2: Online Submission: By 5:00 PM on November 25, 2025 (Tuesday), please email to: aydataiwan@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: November 25, 2025
Register here: https://ayda.tw/form.html