The 2026 Zipster Design Challenge Winner
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The Winner's Story
The 2026 Shortlisters
Around the world
Meet Ashley – the mum behind the Around the World print. An American living in Europe, she has been travelling as much as she can with her baby boy, soaking up different cultures, new places, and as many adventures as possible.
Mandala magic
Meet Kapeesh — the dad and developer behind the Mandala print. Living in Amsterdam with his family, he drew inspiration from his love of geometry and the idea that every phase of childhood is beautiful and unique, just like a mandala!
Tiny tales
Meet Jana, the mind behind Tiny Tales. A teacher and a new mum to a two-month-old daughter, she wanted to create something that celebrated the magic of stories and the belief that every child deserves a colorful bookshelf from the very beginning
Dutch meadow
Meet Elena, the illustrator behind Dutch Meadows. She has always found something really special about watching cows graze peacefully in green fields – that calm, sweet feeling stayed with her and eventually became this print 🤍
Sweet breakfast club
Meet Vicki, the mum behind Sweet Breakfast Club. She wanted to capture the feeling of slow weekend mornings with the whole family around the table – pancakes, laughter, and nowhere to be. That warmth is exactly what this print is about.
Introducing
The Grand Prize
Our lucky winner will receive €500 in cash, as well as their Zipster design in our next collection!
We'll feature your name on the labels and you'll of course receive a Zipster in a size of your choice!
2025's winner was....
Sicilian Summer
This design is bursting with sunshine, colour, and the spirit of the Mediterranean. Inspired by Giulia’s Sicilian roots and the joyful chaos of summer with her son, it’s a celebration of lemons, tiles, and tradition, reimagined through a child’s eyes.
With over 200 entries and 6 designs shortlisted, we had a lot of fun.
2024's winner was....
Comic Cuddles!
With its playful and vibrant theme, Kristen Nicola's Comic Cuddles was the winner of our Design Challenge 2024!
Competition FAQs
How do I enter?
Entries for 2026 are now closed and the winner has been chosen. We will be opening up next year's competition in January 2027.
Do I need to be a designer?
Absolutely not!
Even if you have a great idea in your head, you can still submit an entry. We just ask that you describe as much detail as possible, so we can help you bring your design to life!
If you do have creative skills using other mediums, like sketching, painting or digital designing using Illustrator or Photoshop, we would love to see these too!
What are the prizes?
The shortlisted designers will win €100/£100 to spend at Zipster, as well as having their design printed on a Zipster and photographed!
The winner will receive €500/£500 in cash, as well as having their Zipster as part of our new collection! Of course you will also receive the Zipster in a size of your choice :)
We'll also feature your name on the labels and on our website when showing the product!
Are there terms and conditions?
Yes. To enter, you must agree to our Terms and Conditions which can be found here.