Calling All Artists! Join Uniqlo’s First Ever UTme! Art Contest
Turn your summer sketches into a national fashion moment as Uniqlo launches its first-ever UTme! Art Contest celebrating Filipino creativity from Luzon to Mindanao
Words Mika Reyes
Photos courtesy of Uniqlo Philippines
April 8, 2025
Filipino creatives, this is your canvas. This summer, Uniqlo is spotlighting local artistry in the most stylish way yet—with its first-ever UTme! Art Contest, a nationwide call for original sticker designs that capture the color, charm, and character of a truly Filipino summer.
Running from April 3 to April 20, 2025, the contest is a bold invitation to all Filipino artists—from Luzon to Mindanao—to transform their culture, hometown landscapes, and sun-soaked memories into wearable art. Think: the golden haze of beach sunsets, sorbetes on a sweltering afternoon, or the vibrant chaos of a local fiesta. If it reminds you of a Pinoy summer, it belongs on a shirt.
Why It Matters
More than just a contest, this initiative gives emerging artists a rare opportunity to break into the design world with one of fashion’s most iconic global names. Three winners—one each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—will be selected on May 3, 2025, with their winning sets of stickers featured in select UTme! printer stores as part of the official UTme! Filipino Summer Collection.
Beyond that, each winner receives a Php 30,000 Uniqlo shopping spree (read: dream closet, unlocked) and a spotlight on Uniqlo Philippines’ social media platforms, putting their name and work in front of thousands of fashion-forward fans.
How to Join
1. Sign Up
Head over to the official registration form or scan the QR code found on Uniqlo Philippines’ platforms.
2. Create Your Artwork
Submit six original sticker designs that embody your version of a Filipino summer. Whether you’re drawing from your culture, your city’s scenery, or your personal rituals of the season—this is your story to tell.
3. Submit Your Work
Upload your designs in .PNG, .JPG, or .AI format via the registration form. Keep in mind: originality is key. All entries must be self-made, free of AI-generated or copyrighted material, and meet UTme!’s content standards.
4. Stay Tuned
Winners will be chosen for their creativity, cultural relevance, and visual impact. Multiple entries are welcome, but artists can only win once.
Mark Your Calendar
Contest Period: April 3–April 20, 2025 (Deadline: April 20 at 11:59PM PH Time)
Winners Announced: May 3, 2025
Winning Art Debuts: May 9, 2025 at Uniqlo Mall of Asia’s first anniversary celebration
Whether you're a student doodling in your journal, a digital artist with a cult Instagram following, or a seasoned creative looking for your next big break—this is your moment.
For full details, visit uniqlo.com/ph, follow @uniqlophofficial on Instagram, and stay updated via Uniqlo PH’s Facebook page. The season may be short, but great art? That’s forever.
