Spur and Ackermans’ Design-a-Tee Competition is Back!

Spur, the beloved family restaurant known for bringing families together, has once again partnered with Ackermans, South Africa’s number one value retailer for kids and babies, to spark imagination and creativity with the return of the much-loved Design-a-Tee competition, which has already received a strong response with close to 10,000 entries. 

In today’s digital age, where children spend increasing amounts of time on tablets, TV, and YouTube, the joy of drawing and dreaming can sometimes fade away. To reignite that spark, Spur and Ackermans are excited to bring this initiative back to life for a second year. This is done by transforming the classic Spur colouring-in sheet into vibrant T-shirt designs. It encourages kids to explore their imagination, express themselves, and participate in the creator economy. Together, they are inspiring a new generation of young creators to bring their ideas to life through imagination and design.

Here’s how to enter: 

• Grab a Design-a-Tee colouring-in page from any Ackermans or Spur nationwide
• Design your tee masterpiece
• A parent or guardian to upload and enter the design using the details on the colouring-in page

Entries opened on 15 March and will close on 15 April, so families are encouraged to get their kids involved and submit their designs before the deadline. Four winners, two girls and two boys, will see their designs transformed into stylish T-shirts, which will be sold during Heritage Month this September 2026. These young creators will also be featured across Spur and Ackermans channels.

Vuyo Henda, Chief Marketing Officer at Spur Corp, says,

“As children increasingly spend their time online, opportunities for hands-on, heartfelt creativity often take a backseat. To support even more young creators, Spur is committed to rekindling their inventiveness for a second consecutive year. This initiative invites young explorers to transform the familiar Spur colouring sheet into bold, wearable art, encouraging them to use their imagination, express their individuality, and participate in the growing creator economy. It is a cheerful celebration of creativity, childhood, and community – one that involves the whole family.”

“At Ackermans, we are always looking for ways to bring value to life for our customers and joy to life for kids, and what better way to do that than through Design-a-Tee,”

says Bronwyn Pretorius, Chief Marketing Officer at Ackermans. “It is a fun and meaningful way for children to express themselves, while giving families something creative to enjoy together. We have loved seeing the response so far, and there is no better time than the school holidays for even more kids to get involved.”

For full details and to join in on the fun, visit Ackermans online or pop into any Spur or Ackermans store to pick up an entry form. Join the fun online and follow the conversation with #AckermansxSpurDesignATee.