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Young Designers' Exhibition (YODEX)
新一代設計展
StatusActive
GenreStudent design, academia–industry exhibition
FrequencyAnnual (May)
VenueTaipei Nangang Exhibition Center or Taipei World Trade Center
Location(s)Taipei, Taiwan
CountryTaiwan
Inaugurated1981
Most recentMay 9, 2025; 4 months ago (2025-05-09)
Organized byTaiwan Design Research Institute (formerly Taiwan Design Center)
Websitewww.yodex.com.tw

Young Designers' Exhibition (abbreviated YODEX; Chinese: 新一代設計展) is an annual design exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan that showcases the graduation works of design students across Taiwan's universities and colleges. Organized by the Taiwan Design Research Institute and overseen by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Education, YODEX is one of the world's largest student design exhibitions and serves as a key platform for emerging talent, academia–industry collaboration, and international exposure.[1]

History

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YODEX originated in 1981 as the “National University Student Design Show”, evolving through several iterations until adopting its current name, Young Designers' Exhibition, in 1989. Since 2004, the Taiwan Design Center (now the Taiwan Design Research Institute) has managed the event, emphasizing branding, professionalism, and internationalization.[2]

In 2007, YODEX was recognized by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) as part of the organization's 50th anniversary global events, placing it alongside prestigious design exhibitions worldwide.[3]

Developments

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Over the decades, YODEX has grown extensively in scale and scope:

  • 2008: The 27th edition attracted around 100,000 visitors, featured 1,900 exhibition booths, and included works from 48 Taiwanese and 20 international design schools. The program included seminars, design competitions, and exhibition space awards.[4]
  • 2011: The 30th edition featured over 3,500 entries from both local and international institutions, drawn from 112 local and 21 overseas schools. It drew nearly 90,000 visitors and hosted an iF Concept Design awards ceremony, notable as the first such event held in Asia.[5][6]
  • 2016: Under the theme of “Adaptive City: Design in Motion” aligned with Taipei's World Design Capital year, YODEX featured over 4,000 projects from 9,000 students, with 42 awarded by the Young Pin Design Awards, showing strong social and environmental awareness in student design projects.[7]
  • 2018: The 37th edition saw participation from over 10,000 students across 137 departments, with 3,599 works exhibited covering numerous design disciplines. Notably, many works addressed environmental issues, reflecting rising sustainability awareness among new designers.[8][9]
  • 2021: The 40th edition unveiled a new visual identity and logo crafted by Aaron Nieh Workshop. Originally set for Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, it was converted to a hybrid (online and offline) format due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, marking the first postponement since inception.[10][11]
  • 2024–2025: Recent editions continue to spotlight design excellence and innovation. In 2024, students from Shih Chien University received top awards such as “Best Design of the Year”.[12] In 2025, the event (9–12 May at Nangang Center Hall 2) again highlighted excellence in fields like fashion design, with multiple Golden Pin Emerging Designer Awards presented.[13][14]


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2025新一代設計展「可欲未來」5月9日南港開展！早鳥與團體票即日開賣". Central News Agency (Taiwan). 7 March 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  2. ^ "2025 新一代設計展 Young Designers' Exhibition – Events Calendar". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  3. ^ 王寶兒 (9 May 2025). "2025新一代設計展開幕 展現新世代想像的未來". United Daily News. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  4. ^ "YODEX 2008 Biggest Yet for Non-professional Design Exhibition". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Design students' bright ideas showcased at expo". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Young designers shine at YODEX". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  7. ^ "YODEX Underlines Social Innovation among WDC Taipei 2016's Next-generation Designers". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Young Designers' Exhibition – Voices and Solutions for Taiwan's Environmental Issues from a New Generation". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  9. ^ 盧映慈 (23 February 2018). "新一代設計展今年大改革！　學生免場租、獨立企業導覽". ETtoday. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  10. ^ Hsiao, Sherry. "Designer exhibition sports new logo, visual identity". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  11. ^ "Young designers' exhibit opens on Friday". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  12. ^ 林曉慧; 沈志明 (24 May 2024). "新一代設計展邁入43屆 全台116個設計系力拚創意". Public Television Service. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  13. ^ "YODEX 2024". Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  14. ^ "YODEX 2025". Retrieved 1 September 2025.