The annual TDC Competition represents the zenith of the world of typography, divided into three categories: Communication Design, Type Design, and Lettering.
The TDC celebrates and amplifies the undeniable power of typography. We are a global community united by the shared belief that type drives culture and culture drives type.
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Traveling Exhibition
Jul 2024
Mainz, Germany
Oct 2024
Warsaw, Poland
Nov 2024
Nantes, France
Dec 2024
Seoul, South Korea
Jul 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 2024
Tokyo, Japan
Nov 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Dec 2024
NEW YORK, USA
The exhibition has travelled to museums, schools, and prominent design organizations around the US and 52 cities in 20 countries after debuting in TDC Annual Ceremony & Celebration in New York.
If you are interested in hosting a TDC exhibition, please contact us.
Competition entries from
250
Countries
37
Languages
19
Scripts
2024 COMPETITION STATS
203
Winners
1775
Entries
TDC Ascenders
TDC Medalists
The TDC Medal recognizes individuals and institutions who have made outstanding contributions to the field of typography.
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Scholarship
In support of design education, the TDC has awarded scholarships to promising students and practitioners of typography since 1994.
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Become A Member
By becoming a TDC member, you become part of a legacy that has included some of the most influential and iconic designers of their time. You’ll also join TDC members around the world in defining the future of type, with benefits that include discounted access to salons, industry conferences, workshops, and more.
