TDCDAY is a design forum centered on the award-winning works of the Tokyo TDC Annual Awards 2026. This year marks the 37th edition since 1990. We are delighted to present many inspiring examples that resonate with the competition’s core theme: the visual expression of letters and language. Eleven award winners will give intensive presentations, with members of the judging committee joining them on stage as hosts. In April, on the first Sunday of the new academic year, please join us and receive plenty of inspiration.
EVENT
Design Forum "TDCDAY 2026"
◉ Date: April 5, 2026 (Sun) 10:15 am–4:45 pm (Doors open 10:00 am)
◉ Venue: Auditorium (B1F), Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
◉ Admission: 2000 JPY (Simul International Japanese–English simultaneous interpretation app fee)
◉ Capacity: 130 participants (first come, first served)
Organizer: Tokyo Type Directors Club
Co-organizer: DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion
◉ Registration: Please register via Peatix.
2) 10:50−11:20 am
Yoichi Azegami (TDC Prize) + Kitasenju Design
“cosmo-typesetting automaton”
3) 11:20−11:35 am
Satoru Yamashita (Video: +81 Magazine Publisher / +81 Gallery Director)
“On the Special Prize: The Works of Tsuguya Inoue”
4) 11:45 am−12:15 pm
Jane Berezhna (TDC Prize) + Yuri Uenishi
“kinesics.regular”
5) 12:15−12:45 pm
Ryoko Nishizuka, Frank Grießhammer (Type Design Prize) + Shin Sobue
“Momochidori”
(12:45–1:25 pm Lunch Break)
Food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue. Please make your lunch arrangements in advance, including checking options within the museum or in the surrounding area.
6) 1:25−2:00 pm
Ryo Orikasa (RGB Prize) + Baku Hashimoto
“The Graffiti”
7) 2:00−2:30 pm
Oxana Paley, Jane Berezhna (TDC Prize) + Taeko Isu
“Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair”
8) 2:40−3:10 pm
Masaki Komoto, Yuri Sato (TDC Prize) + Yoko Inoue
“Calendar (2025: Pulled Thread, 2024: Plaid, 2023: 3 Strands of Floss, 2022: Type Family)”
9) 3:10−3:35 pm
OK-RM (Book Design Prize / Video) + Mei Shuzhi (Video) + Natsuko Yoneyama
“A Meaningful Order”
11) 4:15−4:45 pm
Veronika Burian (Grand Prize) + Kaoru Kasai (Video) + John Warwicker (Video)
“Futura®100 Multiscript”
Please note that the program is subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances.
◉ Please read the following carefully before registering.
– Please download the simultaneous interpretation app in advance:
→ App Store
→ Google Play Store
– The “token” required to use the app will be provided prior to the event.
– We recommend using wired earphones to prevent audio interruptions caused by battery depletion or Bluetooth disconnection.
– TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi is available at the venue.
– Please ensure your device is fully charged on the day of the event.
– The venue cannot provide technical support for individual device issues related to the simultaneous interpretation function.
– Seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure smooth seating for late arrivals due to the distance between the stage and the audience area.
– Cancellations are not accepted after registration. Please transfer your ticket to another person if necessary.