Alexa Chua wins 13th annual ASUCLA T-shirt Design Contest
Alexa Chua’s vintage diner milkshake design declared the official winner of the 13th annual ASUCLA T-shirt Design Contest.
Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 – The student body’s vote is in: first-year cognitive science student Alexa Chua has been named the winner of the 2026 Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA) T-shirt Design Contest. Her winning design combines a 1950s diner menu-inspired milkshake motif with UCLA colors and symbols.
“I made this design inspired by 1950s menus because I thought the milkshakes look very delicious!” Chua stated in her submission.
The winning design of the 13th annual ASUCLA T-shirt Design Contest
The winning T-shirt design will be available both in-store and online Jan. 12. In addition, Chua will receive a $1,000 gift card to the UCLA Store.
“Congratulations to Alexa Chua for creating this fun, retro design,” said Guy Adams, Bruin Custom Print manager. “We would also like to thank all the student participants who showcased their creativity in this year’s ASUCLA T-Shirt Design Contest.”
This year’s contest, the 13th rendition of the annual competition, received 120 submissions. In addition to T-shirts, the winning design will be featured on limited-edition chrome metallic and black Baggu reusable tote bags, available in-store and online.
For updates about the 13th annual ASUCLA T-shirt Design Contest, follow @asucla and @uclastore on Instagram.
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