Future Caribbean

Merch Design Contest

Design the culture. Wear the movement.

Create original merch inspired by the Caribbean and the future we're building together. Your design could be worn by builders, partners and supporters across the region and the world.

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US$500

First Prize

6 Days

To Design The Future

Sep 15 – Sep 20, 2026

Submissions + Community Voting

Grand Prize

US$500

1st Place

Winning design will be produced as official Future Caribbean merch and featured across our community.

How It Works

From ideas to impact
  1. 01

    Create

    Design original merch (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, totes, etc.) inspired by the Caribbean and the Future Caribbean movement.

  2. 02

    Submit

    Upload your design(s) with a short description and inspiration.

  3. 03

    Community Vote

    The community will review and vote on their favourite designs.

  4. 04

    Winner Selected

    Final selections made by a panel of judges (with community input).

  5. 05

    See It in the World

    The winning design will be produced and worn across Future Caribbean.

Logo Pack

Let your creativity run wild

Here are the Future Caribbean logos so your creativity runs wild — drop them into your design, remix them, or create something that stands entirely on its own.

Get the logos

Opens a shared Dropbox folder — no account needed. Using the logos is optional; original artwork is always welcome.

Contest Timeline

Key dates

  1. Sep 15, 2026

    Contest Opens

  2. Sep 15 – Sep 20, 2026

    Submissions + Community Voting

  3. Sep 21 – Sep 25, 2026

    Final Voting + Judging

  4. Sep 29, 2026

    Winner Announced

  5. Oct 3, 2026

    Showcased at Demo Day

Judging Criteria

What we're looking for

  • 30%

    Creativity & Originality

  • 25%

    Relevance to Future Caribbean

  • 20%

    Visual Appeal

  • 15%

    Cultural Representation

  • 10%

    Commercial Potential

Future Caribbean Merch Design Contest

The full picture

Launch

September 15, 2026

Submissions Close

September 20, 2026

First Prize

US$500

  1. Sep 15 – Sep 20, 2026 | Submissions + Community Voting

    Designers submit directly through Future Caribbean OS — one design per merch type. Approved submissions immediately appear in the contest gallery, where community members can browse, like, share and follow designers throughout the contest.

  2. Sep 21 – Sep 25, 2026 | Final Voting + Judging

    Community voting remains open for finalists. Final score: 30% community vote + 70% judging panel. Judging considers originality, design quality, connection to Future Caribbean, cultural relevance and whether the design can realistically be produced.

  3. Sep 29, 2026 | Winner Announced

    The winner receives US$500 and their design becomes official Future Caribbean merchandise.

  4. Oct 3, 2026 | Demo Day

    The winning merchandise is unveiled and showcased during Future Caribbean Demo Day.

What people can design

Individual designs are welcome — no full collection required.

  • T-Shirt
  • Oversized Tee
  • Hoodie
  • Cap
  • Tote Bag
  • Other

How the OS works

More mini creative social network than application form. Each submission gets its own page with a large merch mockup, designer profile, design story, likes, share and follow buttons, plus other designs from that creator. The gallery is highly visual and sortable by Trending, Newest, Most Liked and Merchandise Type.

  1. Submit
  2. Gallery
  3. Like
  4. Share
  5. Follow Designer
  6. Vote
  7. Winner
  8. Buy / Wear

Rules & Guidelines

Version 1
PLACEHOLDER — final text to be provided by Future Caribbean. Registering today means accepting version 1 of these rules; when the final text lands the version is bumped and participants re-accept before submitting.

1. Eligibility

Open to anyone 18 or older. Future Caribbean staff and judges may not submit designs.

2. Original work

Every design you submit must be your own original work. Do not use copyrighted material, third-party logos or AI-generated imagery you do not have the right to use.

3. Submissions

You may submit several individual designs. Each design needs at least one mockup image, a title, a short description and its inspiration. Drafts can be edited until the submission deadline. Designs appear in the public gallery once approved by the organisers.

4. Rights to the winning design

By entering, you agree that if your design wins it will be produced as official Future Caribbean merchandise, and that you grant Future Caribbean the rights required to produce, sell and promote it.

5. Community & conduct

One like per person per design. No likes on your own designs. Be kind.

6. Decisions

The organisers' decisions are final. Future Caribbean may amend these rules; participants will be asked to accept any material change.

FAQ

Questions? Check the answers below or contact our team.

Be part of a brighter Caribbean.

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