This marks the 5th TCD AWARD, a competition recognizing outstanding websites built with TCD themes. We’re thrilled to see more and more incredible websites each year.
Judging Criteria
・First Impressions
・Aesthetic Design
・User Experience
・Balance on Mobile Devices
When a website evokes surprise or originality, its first impression tends to leave a lasting impact. Additionally, an “exceptional user experience” created through content structure and navigation design is a crucial factor directly linked to a site’s overall quality.
Award Winners
tridor
A website for “tridor,” a reservation-only fine dining restaurant. The site masterfully expresses the restaurant’s luxurious atmosphere using the TENJIKU theme. The high-quality images and beautifully curated gallery showcase the ambiance and dishes in stunning detail.
The gallery custom post type is brilliantly utilized to present the dishes, making the top page captivating at first glance. Each piece of text and every photograph reflects the owner’s dedication, resulting in a truly beautiful website.
The TENJIKU theme has been utilized flawlessly. Every image is stunning. It’s not just about beautiful photos—the use of whitespace, composition, and overlay effects is impeccable.
MANDAI HOME RECRUIT
A recruitment site for MANDAI HOME Inc. It features AI-generated, game-style visuals using DALL-E and employs pixel fonts, immersing visitors in its unique world. This site is a prime example of how to creatively blend “excitement” with recruitment, presenting job opportunities through the lens of a gaming experience.
A recruitment site designed in the style of an 8-bit game. The commitment to using pixel fonts throughout the site is impressive. Despite the rich content, the layout is clean and easy to navigate.
True to the concept of the MASSIVE theme, this site builds excitement before joining the company. The staff interview pages are well-written, and the combination of substantial content and originality made it impossible not to recommend.
PUKURI
A web media site introducing succulent plant care, PUKURI provides detailed information about various succulents. The well-composed and high-quality images maintain a cohesive visual style, while the easy-to-read articles enhance the site’s appeal. You’ll find a lot of information about succulent plant here.
The featured images and article formats are consistently designed, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. What’s even more astonishing is that the site was completed in just 2–3 days, showcasing the exceptional skill of the site owner.
The site maintains a unified aesthetic from thumbnails to background images, creating a polished, magazine-like media experience—perfectly aligning with the concept of CODE.
Theme：CODE. (TCD090)
Kojo-Mikke
A media site for discovering factory outlet stores, Kojo-Mikke organizes store introduction articles with neatly formatted tables, allowing users to intuitively access essential information.
The search functionality is fully utilized, and the carefully crafted materials are incredibly charming. The layout maintains a perfect balance of information density, embodying the essence of effective web design.
Motto Inc.
A construction company and home builder in Yamanashi. The catchphrase is engaging, and the site is structured efficiently, optimizing content within a clean and sophisticated design.
The ISSUE theme is fully utilized, creating a compelling homepage that immediately draws visitors in. The well-crafted catchphrase and image selections reflect the owner’s keen sense of style.
inks Inc.
This website integrates SEEED’s ability. The harmony between the catchphrase, illustrations, and overall aesthetic makes for an exceptionally cohesive and visually striking site.
The top page’s high level of completion immediately stands out. The combination of videos, catchphrases, and unified illustrations effectively enhances the company’s branding, creating a sleek and professional design.
Dairenji Temple
The official website of Dairenji. By adopting a vertical writing style, the site beautifully conveys the solemn and dignified atmosphere of the temple. The amount of text is well-balanced.
The site exudes a sense of solemnity even through the screen. The carefully placed logos, thoughtful balance of vertical and horizontal text, font sizing, and color scheme are all executed with remarkable precision.
Omachido & FRUTAS
Omachido & FRUTAS, a café located in Okayama. The high-quality photography immediately conveys the shop’s inviting atmosphere and the freshness of its fruits.
The site beautifully captures the charm of the café, creating a visually stunning experience. The color scheme perfectly matches the shop’s branding, and the top page layout is simple yet meticulously designed—an outstanding example.
Theme：Tree (TCD081)
Tatami no Mishima
The official website of Tatami no Mishima, a traditional tatami maker based in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. This site brilliantly showcases the beauty of Japanese traditional culture.
The impactful header video, combined with the serene aesthetics of tatami, creates a visually harmonious experience. The site also features a well-organized column section, reflecting the owner’s deep passion for tatami craftsmanship.
Theme：HAKU (TCD080)
Pura-Neta
A review site where users can search for planetariums across Japan. The site is packed with useful content, and the well-organized category pages.
An excellent example of how to utilize the REHUB theme effectively. This site serves as a comprehensive hub for planetarium information, and with an already growing number of user reviews, I look forward to seeing it expand even further.
Theme：REHUB (TCD099)
Special Award
Several outstanding websites were recently featured in the TCD MUSEUM, leading to minor shifts in rankings.
Some sites missed the top spots but deserve recognition for their excellence, earning them the Special Award.
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TCD AWARD 2023
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TCD AWARD 2022
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