Taiwan Taoyuan Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition

Taiwan Taoyuan Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition is now open for entries!

Taiwan Taoyuan Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition : The Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2nd Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition calling on creators worldwide to reimagine the potential of wooden furniture design through the lens of “storage.”

➜ Short description

The Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2nd Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition. The competition calls on creators worldwide to reimagine the potential of wooden furniture design through the lens of “storage.”

Open to all who are passionate about wooden furniture design, regardless of nationality, profession, or residence, the competition invites participants to embark on a journey of creativity and innovation, exploring the boundless possibilities of wooden furniture design together.

The theme for this year’s competition, “Storage,” reflects the evolving needs of contemporary living spaces and changing lifestyle dynamics. Beyond fulfilling the basic function of storing items, the competition encourages participants to integrate thoughtful innovations that address spatial dimensions, lifestyle aesthetics, and user convenience. Creators are invited to go beyond traditional frameworks, incorporating elements of expandability, adaptability, and multipurpose use. They are also encouraged to experiment with diverse materials, blending traditional woodworking techniques with modern design language and creative philosophies, bringing warmth and imagination to home living.

This theme highlights the harmonious blend of traditional woodworking craftsmanship and contemporary design innovation, celebrating the distinctive aesthetics and functionality of wooden furniture.

The competition features two categories: the Open Group and the Youth Group.

Evalutation Criteria:

(1) Youth Category:
➜ Innovativeness 50% Pieces made of unconventional materials and of aesthetically-pleasing, innovative designs
➜ Technicality 30% A compelling statement of structure, material, user-safety, durability, dependability, and a beautiful marriage of traditional and modern techniques, styles and concepts.
➜ Practicality 20% The piece must be compatible with user’s space planning, that it fits seamlessly into his/her lifestyle.

(2) Society Category
➜ Innovativeness 50% Pieces made of unconventional materials and of aesthetically-pleasing, innovative designs
➜ Technicality 20% A compelling statement of structure, material, user-safety, durability, dependability, and a beautiful marriage of traditional and modern techniques, styles and concepts.
➜ Practicality 30% The piece must be compatible with user’s space planning, that it fits seamlessly into his/her lifestyle.

➜ Marketability 20% The piece presents great marketability and mass production potential

Entrants with prizewinning pieces must cooperate with the museum’s winning pieces exhibition, held in conjunction with the “2025 Daxi Craft Week”.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ The entry must be made from wood, though the design can also include other materials or mixed media.

➜ Submissions can be single pieces or combinations of pieces. In terms of the dimension and delivery of work, the maximum length, width and height of the piece shall not exceed 500cm in total. Entries that exceed this limit will not be accepted.

➜ If the entries include any decorations or accessories that were not made by the participating artist/group these must be clearly stated.

➜ Who may enter?

Anyone with an interest in the design and manufacture of wood furniture can participate in the competition. Individuals or groups can sign up to take part.

➜ Prize:

The competition features two categories: the Open Group and the Youth Group, offering a total prize pool of US$ 43,000. The Grand Prize for the Open Group is set at US$12,000, while the Grand Prize for the Youth Group is US$7,700, with a total of 16 award opportunities available.