LaunchX Students Design Our New Merch Line

During our flagship LaunchX program, creativity met entrepreneurship in an inspiring community event — the LaunchX Merch Design Challenge. Students were invited to design original clothing that captured the essence of innovation, collaboration, and the LaunchX spirit.

After an exciting round of submissions and community voting, the winning designs were selected to become part of the official LaunchX merch line, now available at shop.launchx.com.

This challenge gave students a unique opportunity to see how design thinking, branding, and entrepreneurship intersect — taking an idea from concept to real product.

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🏆 Winners

Abdullah Arshad

“A multiverse-style, surreal design where all possible startup paths exist.”

About the design:
Abdullah’s concept takes entrepreneurship to another dimension — literally. His surreal, multiverse-inspired artwork imagines a world where every startup path branches into endless possibilities. The design celebrates curiosity, imagination, and the courage to explore the unknown — qualities that mirror the creative mindset LaunchX aims to instill in every student.

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Arjun Mocherla

“For my design, I decided to stick with the brand's predominantly orange theme colors, displaying clouds with the LaunchX rocket flying through the clouds all the way up into space. The design represents the limitless possibilities of all Launchies on their startup journey, and the idea that your potential can only ever become higher if you are consistent and have determination.”

About the design:
Arjun’s winning sweatshirt soars with inspiration — featuring the LaunchX rocket climbing through bright orange clouds toward the stars. His design beautifully captures the spirit of persistence and ambition that defines every young entrepreneur at LaunchX. It’s a visual reminder that with consistency and determination, the sky is not the limit — it’s just the beginning.

🌟 Notable Mentions

Nour Ghnima

“Throughout Launch X, I learned many things about entrepreneurship, but most importantly that all successful entrepreneurs had to be creative in their own way. Our imagination is at its best when we are kids dreaming about infinite scenarios and wanting to be in any of the cartoons we watched growing up, and that’s why I felt like the best merch to represent everyone I’ve met during this program is a cartoonish launch to space to remind us to keep that kid in us even as we grow older because it's one of the keys to success.”

About the design:
Nour’s design bursts with playful nostalgia — a cartoon-style launch into space that embodies both creativity and ambition. It’s a celebration of imagination as the foundation of entrepreneurship, reminding every LaunchX student to stay curious, dream fearlessly, and always keep that childlike spark alive as they build the future.

Lili Avagyan‍

My design was inspired by the idea that LaunchX participants are like astronauts, launchees who set off into the unknown with courage and vision. Just as astronauts explore the cosmos, future entrepreneurs like us launch into uncharted worlds of innovation and possibility with the guidance and support of LaunchX. Our rockets, creativity, collaboration and ambition, are the driving power of LaunchX.

About the design:
Lili's focused on the Launchie, representing the exploration with the rocket. The astronaut being outside the rocket is an inspriational image that showcases what all Launchies are expected to do – go into the unknown.

Rhia Kulkarni

“This sweatshirt design was inspired by the bold ambition and creative spirit of the LaunchX Summer Program. Using LaunchX’s signature orange and white colors, I combined a clean, modern font with the iconic rocket to symbolize innovation, exploration, and the power of student-driven ideas.”

About the design:
Rhia’s sweatshirt reflects the energy and determination that define LaunchX students. Her thoughtful use of the brand’s color palette and rocket icon captures the essence of what it means to dream big and take action — blending style with the entrepreneurial mindset that fuels LaunchX’s mission.

Adnan Hussain

“LaunchX is more than a program — it’s a mindset. It’s where creativity meets courage, where an idea becomes action, and where every challenge is a launchpad for something greater.”

About the design:
Adnan captured the soul of LaunchX through a minimal, typographic concept — a bold statement defining what LaunchX represents to the students who live it. His piece reminds us that LaunchX isn’t just about startups; it’s about the people, ideas, and resilience that power them. His design stands out as a thoughtful tribute to the spirit of innovation that connects every member of the LaunchX community.

From Ideas to Impact

This challenge wasn’t just about fashion — it was about turning creativity into entrepreneurship. Students went through the full process of ideation, iteration, feedback, and production, much like launching a startup.

Every shirt, hoodie, or tote in the store is more than just merch — it’s a reminder that innovation starts with a spark and grows through collaboration, courage, and community.

Get the Merch

Support the student designers and represent the LaunchX community by getting your own piece from the collection at shop.launchx.com.