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DESIGN’26
The Starbucks® Cup Design Call is back on stage for the third time! After meeting hundreds of original designs that brought imagination to life on our cups in its first two years, our contest is once again ready to push the boundaries of creativity. The main theme is: “Your Starbucks.” We’re inviting you to tell your own world, inspiration, and perspective on a Starbucks cup. Because every design carries a story worth telling.
For more space to express, more creativity, and more voices, pick up your pen or tablet and set your imagination free.
Let your design meet hundreds of thousands and let next year’s Starbucks cups carry your signature.
CATEGORIES
Main Category
Local Motifs
Doodle Hand-Drawing
2D & 3D Digital Animation
WINNERCOMPETITION GUIDE
In this online guide, you can find all the materials and instructions you need to prepare your design when participating in the Cup Design Contest.
2025 WINNERS
Winners of our Cup Design Call 2025 Competition
Arda Yılmaz
Floating with the Star
This design reflects my daily routine, transforming it into a personal journey into Starbucks' orbit, guided by a star and the rhythm of music. As the essence of coffee is revealed, it brings fulfillment and turns the space into a galaxy of discovery, where I drift in pursuit of new stars with a child like curiosity. This atmosphere evolves into a fluid and cohesive story, where organic and repeating forms intertwine with elements that evoke Starbucks-specific associations, creating a cosmos of imagination.
Kenan Yiğit
Mytological Traces
A visual scene that blends the past and present is created by combining the cultural traces and symbols of Anatolia with the mythological identity of Starbucks. The mermaid figure in the Starbucks logo is at the center of a mythological scene surrounded by the symbolic motifs of Anatolian lands.
Duru Erdoğan
Drink and Get Colorful
We all live completely different lives in the same world; we're all different. But we actually have two things in common. For example, each of us is constantly trying to keep up with things throughout our lives, rushing around without stopping. And in this rush, we lose ourselves. This is our first common point. The moments when we put a stop to this for a moment and find ourselves again are our second common point. The first sip of coffee we take with our loved ones, in a place we love, doing things we love, is one of those moments where we stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and feel alive. So, in my design, this rush at the top transforms into a life that becomes more colorful with every sip we take from the cup, toward the bottom.
- You can complete your participation by creating a Starbucks membership, filling in the required information in the competition registration form, and uploading the necessary documents in the requested format.
- No. Since the competition is open to individuals, applicants are not required to be part of a team.
- For the General, Local Motifs, and Hand Drawing categories, designs must be uploaded in JPEG or PNG format. For the Digital Animation category, designs must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format. After the competition results are announced, only the winning participants will be asked to submit the vector working file in AI or PSD format.
- No. Each participant may submit only one entry per category.
- Submissions will be evaluated by the competition jury based on their alignment with the theme and compliance with the technical requirements.
- If you are shortlisted for the final stage, our team will contact you using the contact information you provided in the registration form.
- For more information about the prizes, please refer to the “Prizes” section on the page.
- The competition will be conducted entirely through the website, and designs will be submitted online via the registration form.
- Winning designs in all categories except the Digital Animation category will be printed on cups. The winning design in the Digital Animation category will be showcased on a giant cup.
- If you have any questions regarding the competition, you can contact us via email at info-tr@alshaya.com