The theme for Uniqlo’s UTGP 2019 T-shirt design contest is… Pokemon!
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Now on its 13th year, UTGP 2019 will accept entries via smartphones and tablets to enable as many as possible to take part. The competition’s Grand Prize winner will receive USD $10,000; other winners will also receive cash prizes. All winning designs of the contest will be featured in Uniqlo Spring/Summer 2019 collection, with t-shirts being avialable for men, women, and kids.
The competition will be judged by the following:
- Tsunekazu Ishihara, President of The Pokémon Company
- Ken Sugimori, Managing Director of Game Freak Inc.
- NIGO® （UT Creative Director）
The top three winners will be awarded in a ceremony in Tokyo, and they’ll be able to watch the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, DC. Entries can be submitted on October 23 until December 2, 2018 (10:59 PHT) at the official UTGP 2019 website.
Questions & Answers
Q.When can designers submit their entries for the UTGP 2019 contest?
When can designers submit their entries for the UTGP 2019 contest?
Entries for the competition can be submitted from October 23 until December 2, 2018. The deadline for submission is 10:59 PHT on December 2nd.
Q.What will the Grand Prize winner of the UTGP 2019 contest receive?
What will the Grand Prize winner of the UTGP 2019 contest receive?
The Grand Prize winner will receive USD $10,000. They will also see their winning design featured in Uniqlo's Spring/Summer 2019 collection.
Q.Who are the judges for the UTGP 2019 T-shirt design competition?
Who are the judges for the UTGP 2019 T-shirt design competition?
The competition will be judged by Tsunekazu Ishihara, President of The Pokémon Company, Ken Sugimori, Managing Director of Game Freak Inc., and NIGO®, UT Creative Director.
Q.What is the main benefit for the top three contest winners in addition to cash prizes?
What is the main benefit for the top three contest winners in addition to cash prizes?
The top three winners will be awarded in a ceremony in Tokyo. They will also have the opportunity to watch the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, DC.
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