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.

TDC Competition

The annual TDC Competition represents the zenith of the world of typography, divided into three categories: Communication Design, Type Design, and Lettering.

Traveling Exhibition

May 2024
New York,
United States
July 2024
Auckland,
New Zealand
Oct 2024
Warsaw,
Poland
Oct 2024
Tokyo,
Japan
Nov 2024
Nantes,
France
Nov 2024
Barcelona,
Spain
Dec 2024
Nagoya,
Japan
Jan 2025
Kyushu,
Japan
June 2024
Düsseldorf,
Germany
Coming Soon
Jakarta,
Indonesia

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

Recognizing designers on the rise who focus on type, age 35 or under.
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TDC Medalists

The TDC Medal recognizes individuals and institutions who have made outstanding contributions to the field of typography.
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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.

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