February 2, 2023 - (Taipei, Taiwan) Over the course of two days, from 17-18 January, an international panel of experts in the field of bicycles and design took part in intense discussions to select 46 submissions as winners of the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2023. The seven most outstanding submission(s) were honored with a special prize – the TAIPEI CYCLE 2023 Gold Award.
Among them, one company will receive the Gold Award – Young Enterprise and one product will be awarded with the new Gold Award – Green Prize, awarded for their exceptional green product development performance. These award-winning products reflect the current status and future trends of the bicycle industry.
Nearly 140 submissions from 12 countries participated in this year’s TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards. The number of participants shows a significant increase of 14.5%, compared to last year. This provides evidence that the bicycle industry is recovering and continues to invest in product research, development and innovation, even after the pandemic. The jury members perceived that the changes in daily life caused by the pandemic have promoted the development of innovative designs suitable for these new normal lifestyles. To align with the global trends in sustainability, for the first time in the history of the awards, the Gold Award – Green Prize will be given to products that incorporate the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) into their design, manufacturing, materials, and usage processes. This year there were 23 products competing within this category, which hopes to encourage products to integrate sustainable elements while pursuing market value in international businesses.
The jury that consisted of Chung-Shih Sun (Gearlab, Taipei), Johann Geiger (DaYeh University, Changhua), Johanna Tiffe (form:f, Berlin), Johnson Wu (Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center, Taichung), Kris Verstockt (CRE8, Taipei), Mark Stocker (DDG, Taipei), Piers Spencer-Phillips (Haibike Design Center Munich GmbH, Munich), gathered at the Taipei World Trade Center to evaluate the submissions on-site, carefully reviewing the design and technical innovations of each project.
The winners will be announced and honored at the official awards ceremony during the pre-show press conference at the TAIPEI CYCLE 2023 held in the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center on 21 March. The winners will be featured at the d&i awards Pavilion at TAIPEI CYCLE Show from 22-25 March 2023, and at www.ifdesign.com the world’s largest online design awards platform. TAIPEI CYCLE 2023 will exhibit 3000 booths in total, underlining five key themes which include Resilient Supply Chain, Digital Connections, Vibrant Innovations, Dynamic Lifestyle, and Sustainable Moves.
There were nearly 140 entries submitted from 12 countries, with 46 award-winning submissions, among which seven were winners of the TAIPEI CYCLE Gold Award.
For 2023, TAIPEI CYCLE is pleased to announce that visitors who plan to attend the show are no longer required to quarantine when entering Taiwan. For more show information, please visit: taipeicycle.com.tw/
About the Taipei Cycle Show
TAIPEI CYCLE is Asia’s largest cycling industry trade show showcasing the very latest in technology from the industries leading and most progressive companies – from complete bicycles and ebikes, to components, accessories and the latest from the world of Cargo bikes, all under the umbrella of five themes: Resilient Supply Chain, Digital Connections, Vibrant Innovations, Dynamic Lifestyle and Sustainable Moves.
The show connects leading global brands and manufacturers, while providing the best gateway to Asia’s large and active market.
TAIPEI CYCLE is the leading destination for industry executives to discover the latest industry trends, test ride the latest products and network with like minded peers from around the globe.
For more information on TAIPEI CYCLE, visit here.
About TAIPEI CYCLE design and innovation awards
The award is co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and the Taiwan Bicycle Association. iF DESIGN ASIA Ltd. Taiwan, subsidiary of iF International Forum Design GmbH in Germany, has been commissioned to organize the award. This award has become an important accolade for the global bicycle industry since its inception in 2012. It recognizes outstanding innovative products in the bicycle industry, leading and reflecting industry trends. Winning products are exhibited at the TAIPEI CYCLE show yearly.
