Earlier this year, we put a call out to creatives everywhere, to showcase their design talents by submitting entries to feature on our takeaway coffee cups. The winning designs would be featured in cafes nationwide, providing invaluable exposure for the chosen designers.

We had two competitions running concurrently, and participants had the option to enter one or both. The first focused on creating Merlo-branded cup designs for various sizes, including 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz cups. The second, was about creating non-branded cup designs specifically for 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz cups. Both competitions offered a chance to win a share of an impressive $10,000 cash prize pool.

We are thrilled by the overwhelming and phenomenal response to our Cup Design Competition. It seems the Merlo community is filled with an abundance of talented creative individuals! We say a big thank you to all those who took the time and effort to submit their entries.

After much deliberation, we have chosen our winners. You can read about our three winners, including an insight into their design inspiration, and a sneak peek of their winning designs. Stay tuned for the launch of these winning cup designs over the coming months.