This Week's Theme
Neon
Nostalgia
Y2K is back. Design merch inspired by neon lights, retro tech, chrome textures, and rave culture. Think 2001 meets 2026.
Three steps. Five minutes. Zero excuses.
Check the theme
Each Monday we reveal a new creative theme. Get inspired by the mood board and style direction.
Create with AI
Use any of our 15 AI tools to design your entry. Background remover, mockup generator, avatars — all free to use.
Submit & share
Upload your best design by Sunday midnight. Share on social for bonus credits. Community votes pick the winners.
Prizes
What you can win
+ Featured Designer spot + Free merch pack
+ Featured on homepage
+ Social media shoutout
Everyone who submits gets 50 bonus credits
No losers. Just creators.
Hall of Fame
Recent winners
Tiger Neon Tee
by Aria Chen
Botanical Hoodie
by Jordan Park
Glitch Deck
by Kai Rivera
Rules & FAQ
How it works
Anyone with a Custyle account can participate for free. No design experience needed — our AI tools make it easy for everyone to create professional-quality merch designs.
Winners are chosen through a combination of community votes (60%) and judge review (40%). Our judges evaluate creativity, theme interpretation, and merch-readiness.
New themes are revealed every Monday at 12:00 AM UTC. Submissions close Sunday at 11:59 PM UTC. Winners are announced the following Tuesday.
Yes! You can submit up to 3 entries per challenge. More entries means more chances to win. Each entry should be a unique design.
Credits can be used to order free merch from your own designs or any product on Custyle. 100 credits ≈ $10 in merch value. They never expire.
Absolutely. You retain full ownership of everything you create. Winning designs may be featured in our marketing with your credit and consent.
Your design could be next
New theme drops every Monday. Use AI to create your entry in minutes. Everyone who submits earns credits.