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The Starbucks® Cup DesignContest Has Concluded!
This year, nearly 2,400 art enthusiasts brought their original designs to life on a cup. These unique creations, coming from all across Türkiye, once again proved that creativity knows no bounds.
With the addition of two new subcategories this year, we opened space for even more creative voices—and the results were truly mesmerizing. Thousands of artists transformed their imagination into design, carrying their personal stories onto the cup. Every line, every color, every vision… all offered a fresh perspective on the themes “Your Starbucks” and “Local Motifs.”
A huge thank you to each and every participant for being part of this inspiring journey! For us, every artist who shared their dream is a winner.
Scroll down to explore the winning designs and the inspiring stories behind them. And who knows next year, your design might be featured on our cups! Stay tuned for the next call for entries.
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CATEGORIES

Local Motifs

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Main Category

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Hand-Drawing

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WINNING DESIGNS
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Main Category Winner
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Arda Yılmaz
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.
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Top-Ranked Designs
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Duygu AYVALI

Duygu AYVALI

Günay Olga YILMAZ

Günay Olga YILMAZ

Kenan YİĞİT

Kenan YİĞİT

Merve KOÇER

Merve KOÇER

Özüm Ceren ERDOĞAN

Özüm Ceren ERDOĞAN

Sezin Su YILDIRIM

Sezin Su YILDIRIM

Tuğba ÇELİK

Tuğba ÇELİK

Yeşim PEKESİN

Yeşim PEKESİN

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Local Motifs Winner
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Kenan Yiğit
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.
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Top-Ranked Designs
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Ali EROĞLU

Ali EROĞLU

Berrin SARP

Berrin SARP

Betül KELEŞ

Betül KELEŞ

Büşra KALKAN

Büşra KALKAN

Damla MOĞULKOÇ

Damla MOĞULKOÇ

Duygu AYVALI

Duygu AYVALI

Leyla TOKER

Leyla TOKER

Nil ERTEN

Nil ERTEN

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Hand-Drawing Winner
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Duru Erdoğan
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.
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Top-Ranked Designs
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Ayça TACAL

Ayça TACAL

Canan YILDIZ

Canan YILDIZ

Emrah KOYMAT

Emrah KOYMAT

Emre ŞİMŞEK

Emre ŞİMŞEK

Hayrunnisa DURSUN

Hayrunnisa DURSUN

Melek Naz EMİROĞLU

Melek Naz EMİROĞLU

Nur Seda KABULLAR

Nur Seda KABULLAR

Ömer ÇAM

Ömer ÇAM

Sahar AMİNİ

Sahar AMİNİ

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MEET THE WINNERS

Arda Yılmaz

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My name is Arda Yılmaz, I'm 24 years old, and I am about to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture from Istanbul Technical University. My deep interest in caricature and illustration since childhood, combined with my extensive design education, has allowed me to express visual narratives and stories through my own unique style.
In my designs, I draw inspiration from my emotional and personal stories while also striving to develop my work with an interdisciplinary and artistic approach. I am very grateful to Starbucks for giving me a valuable place in their world on this journey.
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Kenan Yiğit

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Kenan Yiğit is a graphic designer who splits his time between Istanbul and Antalya. He creates work in the fields of illustration, poster design, and typography.
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Duru Erdoğan

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Duru Erdoğan, born on May 19, 2008, is a high school senior who has never stopped drawing whenever she gets her hands on a pen. Although she is a STEM student, she can't fit her dreams into mathematical formulas. She's a full-time dreamer, preparing for the university entrance exam (YKS) while also working on her portfolio.
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JURY
Erdil Yaşaroğlu
Erdil Yaşaroğlu
Cartoonist
Mavisu Demirağ
Mavisu Demirağ
Illustrator / Cup Design 2024 First Place Winner
Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu
Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu
Lecturer / Graphic Artist
Tuna Mert Topuz
Tuna Mert Topuz
Mercado Co-Founder
Prof. Dr. Elçin Tezel
Prof. Dr. Elçin Tezel
Bahcesehir University Head of Industrial Design Department
CONTEST CALENDAR
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AWARDS
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GENERAL CATEGORY WINNER
iPad Pro & Design Printed on Cups and Available in Selected Stores
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LOCAL MOTIF WINNER
iPad Pro & Design Printed on Cups and Available in Selected Stores
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HAND DRAWING WINNER
iPad Pro & edding Gift Set & Design Printed on Cups and Available in Selected Stores
The application period has ended!
See you next year!

'24 WINNERS

WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS

Mavisu Demirağ

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Joie / Sevinç

This illustration aims to illustrate how coffee is a connecting element and a joyful detail for everyone at every moment of life. At the heart of the image, coffee comes to life in different time periods and places: under the first rays of the morning sun, in an office during busy work hours, on the beach, and while traveling. Coffee reflects a lifestyle and a cultural phenomenon beyond just a beverage.

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Melis Ece Hacıbeyoğlu

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Sweet Breeze

This design was inspired by Starbucks' Blond Roast coffee. I was careful to use shapes with similar characteristics to reflect the soft, smooth, and elegant taste of Blond Roast. By combining various coffee-related elements with soft, flowing lines, I aimed to achieve a peaceful and enjoyable aesthetic. The figure surfing on coffee beans surrounding the Starbucks logo and the figures resting in a large cup allude to the light and gentle flavor of coffee. I also used pastel green and yellow tones to make the design even softer and more elegant.

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Aslı Arıburnu

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The Siren of Happiness for Every Moment

It brings together the small joys hidden within the busy flow of life. The energy of colors merges with the Siren's presence, which comes alive with every sip, and all paths lead to it at every moment of life. This Siren is more than a coffee break; it's a symbol of living in the moment, pausing at every stop to find profound meaning in small details. This Siren we see is an invitation, a call for each of us: Heed the Siren's timeless call with every sip, heed the Siren's timeless call with every sip.

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FAQ

  • You can complete your entry by creating a Starbucks membership, filling out the information in the contest registration form, and attaching the required documents in the required format.

  • Since the contest is open to individuals, the applicant does not need to be part of a team.

  • Designs must be attached to the application form in JPEG or PNG format. After the competition results are announced, only the winning participants will be asked to submit the open working file in AI or PSD format.

  • No, each participant may only enter each category once.

  • Entries will be evaluated by the competition jury based on the theme and technical criteria.

  • If you have been nominated for the final stage, our team will contact you using the contact information you provided in the entry form.

  • For more details about the prizes, please see the awards section of the website.

  • The contest will be held on the website, and designs will be uploaded online using the registration form.