Global TDC73 Competition Kicks Off
With ‘Bold’ Branding by Grafis Nusantara
TDC73, the world’s most prestigious typography competition, is open for entries!
ENTER TDC73
This year’s theme, “Be Bold, Be Seen (All Characters Welcome),” seeks to celebrate the spectacular variety of typographic expression we see emerging around the globe. Jakarta’s Grafis Nusantara @grafisnusantara (TDC72 Type-High award winner) provided the exuberant branding and summed up the concept.
“We’ve always been interested in how design exists outside the studio, often in the most ordinary places,” said Claudia Novreica, Writer and Researcher at Grafis Nusantara. “With TDC73, we wanted to bring that spirit into the campaign and celebrate the diversity of type design and visual communication within the community. We see typography everywhere, and we wanted the visuals to reflect the many different voices and ways of expressing ideas that make this community what it is.
She added that being “bold” also means having the courage to put your ideas out there and let them take up space. “We approached the branding as an invitation for designers to own their perspectives, and make work that deserves to be seen.”
IMPROVED ENTRY SITE
We’ve also completely overhauled the entry categories for greater clarity. Plus, entrants can now more easily specify the writing systems used in their projects, enabling us to accurately assign expert jurors who are targeted to the specific writing systems in the submitted projects.
Students! Want to be a TDC winner? Submit your work via the Young Ones - TDC competition. The link can be found on the TDC Entry site (Link in Bio)
The early-bird deadline for digital and physical entries is Friday, January 22, 2026, after which entry fees will increase.
