TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2020

Description

The International Forum Design

The International Forum Design is considered as one of the world's leading
industrial design institutions. iF enjoys special recognition thanks to its
iFaward –one of the world's key design prizes – staged annually since 1953.
As a service provider, iF conceives and implements corporate centered
competitions, seminars, workshops, conferences and more. iF's broad level
of integrity and reputability insure the widest possible acceptance among
all target groups.Under the 'by iF' label, we plan and implement the 'TAIPEI
CYCLE d&i awards' since 2012.
Participation

The TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2020 invite all manufacturers, designers, sales
representatives, importers and distributors in the bicycle industry to compete
in the awards. Entries that have been on the market for less than 2 years or
are scheduled to go into mass production in 2020 are eligible to participate
in the awards. Entries should reect a strong level of innovation and design
quality. There is no limit to the number of entries per contestant. The
products submitted must not violate the patent and protective rights of other
parties. The organizers assume no liability.
This year, 'Gold Award – Young Enterprise' is presented in the TAIPEI CYCLE
d&i awards, the winner will be selected from the winning products to
encourage excellent innovations and designs from companies established
after 1January 2016.

Categories

01 Complete bicycle
Racing, MTB, Urban, Road, Folding bike and Cargo bike etc.

02 Parts and components
Frames, Handlebars, Stems, Forks, tires, Rims, hubs, wheel sets, Cranksets,
Chains, Derailleurs, Brakes, Saddles and Pedals etc.

03 Cycling accessories
Cycling computers, Water bottles, Bells, Pumps, Lights, Locks, Fenders, Paints, Tools,
Children’s seats, Bike Racks, Bike Travel Cases, Cycling Clothes, Shoes, Cycle Glasses,
Gloves, Helmets, Bags, Goggles and Sport Braces etc.

04 E-bikes & drive units
E-bikes, Electric Motors, Battery unit, Chargers, Energy Management Systems,
Electric Parts and Components etc.

05 Smart cycling services
IoT Applications, Mobile Devices, Software &Mobile Apps, Clouds systems
and Big data etc.

Jury
An international expert jury will discuss and evaluate all submitted entries in a
dedicated, critical and constructive way behind closed doors.

Benefits for Winners

Awards logo
All winners will receive the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2020 logo, and are entitled
to use this logo for commercial purposes. The best contributions will receive an
additional TAIPEI CYCLE gold award logo.

Awards Ceremony
All winners will be invited to receive certicates/trophies on stage at the TAIPEI
CYCLE pre-show international press conference.

Exhibition
Winning entries will be shown at TAIPEI CYCLE 2020.

Online Exhibition
All winning entries will be presented in the TAIPEI CYCLE and TBA ofcial website
as well as 'iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE' –the largest design platform worldwide.

Promotional Materials
All winning entries will be published in printed materials such as notebooks and
postcards which will be delivered to international media representatives, buyers
and visitors during the TAIPEI CYCLE show.

Press
Before, during and after the TAIPEI CYCLE show, we will ensure that the
TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards are fully covered by national and international press.
Meanwhile, we will proactively promote the competition in our own PR works,
which include press releases and e-letters.