GREETINGS & STATIONERY LAB
Cards • Gift Wrap • Stickers • Journals
EDITORIAL LAB
Full Pages • Spots • Icons • Borders
HOME DÉCOR LAB
Patterns • Wall Art • Tableware • Decor
PLAY LAB
Games • Toys • Playsets • Packaging
GREETINGS & STATIONERY LAB
Design greetings, wrap, stationery and giftable paper goods with monthly themed briefs.
Create commercially strong greetings & stationery artwork each month using trend-led moodboards and product pathways covering cards, wrap, stationery items, and stickers & tags.
Your four monthly pathways:
Greeting Cards
Gift Wrap
Stickers & Mini Motifs
Notebooks & Journals
Perfect for artists who love whimsy, warmth, and characterful design.
Join Greetings & Stationery Lab — £9/month
EDITORIAL LAB
Build a thoughtful, versatile editorial illustration portfolio, guided by monthly format-based briefs.
Explore monthly themes and moodboards, choose from four topic pathways, and create work across key editorial formats like full-page, spots, icons and decorative elements.
Your four editorial pathways:
Food & Culture
Environment & Nature
Wellness & Mental Health
People & Community
Perfect for artists who love Concept-driven illustrations across various trending topics.
Join Editorial Lab — £9/month
HOME DÉCOR LAB
Create beautiful, commercially-ready home décor collections, one themed brief at a time.
Build a polished, cohesive home décor portfolio with monthly themes, curated moodboards, and four real product pathways covering wall art, soft furnishings, tableware, and decorative lifestyle goods.
Your four monthly pathways:
Wall Art / Hero Illustration
Pattern for Soft Furnishings
Icons / Motifs for Tableware
Decor / Storage Product Design
Perfect for artists who love interiors, colour, pattern, and home goods.
Join Home Décor Lab — £9/month
PLAY LAB
Dream up imaginative toy and game concepts with monthly briefs, moodboards and flexible product pathways.
Design playful children’s products each month, choosing from board/card games or puzzles, character-led toys, pretend-play sets, and packaging to bring your concepts to life.
Your four monthly pathways:
Game / Puzzle / Card Game Concept
Character-Led Product (plushie, pull-along, blind box, etc.)
Playset / Pretend Play Product
Packaging Design
Perfect for artists who love characters, storytelling, and fun.
Join Play Lab — £9/month
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FAQ’s
Don't worry, we got you. Here are some answers for your questions.
Can I join more than one Lab?
Yes! Additional Labs are currently half price (£4.50/month - until 15th December 2025).
When do the Labs start?
The first brief and moodboard drop for each lab is on 1st December 2025. It then continues monthly.
Can I switch Labs later?
Yes - just email us at anytime.
Are beginners welcome?
The Labs work best for intermediate/advancing illustrators, but motivated beginners can absolutely join.
Do I need lots of time?
No - each Lab is built for busy creatives. Choose one pathway assignment per month, or complete all four!
Do I keep the price I join at?
Yes! your Founding Member rate is locked in. The normal rate, (after 15th December 2025), will be £15/per month.
Will I get feedback?
While we cannot guarantee individual feedback for every participant, we will provide feedback to selected Artists.
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Emma P.
“This workshop was exactly what I needed to push my portfolio to the next level. The briefs were highly detailed and the process was great fun”
Craig L.
“Building my portfolio using briefs from an Agency was such a fun and inspiring experience! It was the perfect mix of challenge, community and creativity!”
Emily K.
“I absolutely loved taking part in Mel’s workshop! The structure kept me motivated, and it was amazing to see my work evolve over the weeks.”