Judging

Jury Composition

For each of the three disciplines (Communication Design, Lettering, Type Design) there are Discipline Presidents whose duties include selecting a jury of top typographers and type designers from around the world and facilitating the judging process.

Our juries include native experts for multiple writing systems including Arabic, Cyrillic, Indic, CJK, Thai, and select African scripts. Dedicated juries for each discipline ensure appropriate expertise within that discipline.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on:

• Technical Excellence
• Conceptual Strength
• Innovation/Advancement of the Discipline
• Cultural Relevance
• Craft Quality

What You Win

A TDC win means garnering the esteem of colleagues and peers worldwide, In addition, winners receive:

• A coveted TDC Certificate of Excellence
• An exclusive TDC Winners Membership that includes standard member benefits, plus a special discount on the Typography Annual published by Slanted.
• Eligibility for elevated recognitions such as Best of Discipline, Judges’ Choice, and our new Gold, Silver, and Bronze “Type-High” awards. Learn more about our Awards + Prizes.
• Your work presented on both the Type Directors Club and The One Club for Creativity permanent online archives
• Opportunity to be part of the annual TDC exhibition which travels the globe
• Select projects will be spotlighted across TDC’s social media channels and newsletters.

A TDC win can earn you professional credibility, elevate your career, and bolster your business. Enter now to claim your chance at being part of The World's Best Typography