Dia de los Muertos T-Shirt Design Contest | Felipe Esparza

Its time for a new dia de los muertos t-shirt  –

A few years ago we put on a contest looking for a new shirt design, in honor of the Day of the Dead celebration. It went so well, and we got so many cool entries, that we have decided to continue the tradition. We are retiring our current Day of the Dead shirt and we are looking for our next design!

The retired design will be on sale for $10 until they are gone. Go to our website to get yours before they sell out, here.                                                                  

Why You Should Enter

Thousands of fans across the country wear Felipe’s merch—and now, your design could be next. By entering the Dia de los Muertos t-shirt contest, you’re not only honoring a rich cultural tradition, but also getting your art in front of a massive audience. It’s a rare opportunity to make something meaningful, funny, and visually iconic.

What Makes a Great Day of the Dead Shirt?

When people search for a Day of the Dead shirt or a Dia de los Muertos t-shirt, they’re looking for designs that blend visual impact with cultural authenticity. Think bold lines, vivid sugar skulls, and expressive faces. Felipe’s personality adds an extra dimension—so feel free to capture his humor, vibe, or style in your entry.

Popular design elements often include:

• Symmetrical sugar skulls with stylized flowers or flames

• Cultural symbols like marigolds, guitars, candles, or papel picado

• Character-driven elements that make the design feel personal and unique

And don’t forget: this shirt should reflect Felipe Esparza—his look, energy, or spirit. Funny, fearless, and unmistakably original.                                       

Grab the Retiring Shirt for $10

Before the new shirt drops, you can still grab the original Dia de los Muertos design—now on clearance for just $10. Supplies are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone:
https://felipesworld.com/merchandise      

How to Enter 

If you are interested and you would like to submit a new design as part of the contest, see eligibility and rules, below. 

Here are the contest rules:

*General Eligibility rules: Must be a legal resident of the US to participate, 18 years or older. No purchase necessary to submit.

*Submission rules: Contest is open for submission from Midnight Aug 1, 2025 (PST) until Midnight Sept 1, 2025 (PST). Submission must be a jpeg or png file or PDF file emailed as an attachment to: fans@felipesworld.com, 

Artwork can be any style, but must include a traditional Day of the Dead style “calavera” or skull, incorporating an image of Felipe Esparza. (See current design as example) Can be black and white or color but if color is used please keep under 5 different colors within the whole image. 

Three finalists will be chosen on September 1st 2025 and will be tagged on a social media post showing all final designs. Final winner will be determined September 5th 2025 via a poll on Instagram with input from Felipe. The winning design will be used for merchandise purposes and will be treated as a “Work for Hire” and the winner will be required to sign said work for hire agreement. The winner will receive $500 (USD) and a T-shirt with the winning design on it. Two runners-up will also be selected, and will receive $100 (USD) and one of the new Day of The Dead T-shirts.

Can’t wait to see what you fools send in! 

Want to help us spread the word? Share this contest with fellow fans, friends, or artists. Use hashtags like #DiaDeLosMuertosShirt, #FelipeEsparzaContest, or #SugarSkullDesign to get attention on Instagram and TikTok.