Create Your Winter Merch Collection — From Concept to ready for print Mockups. This 4-week intensive focuses on storytelling through design — you’ll learn to translate cultural context into forms and images, while infusing your unique perspective into accessories and merch items.

Create twice a week alongside a global community of creators and practice merch design and digital painting techniques with personalized feedback from experienced mentors at every stage. See your work featured in a collaborative release on Metalabel’s platform—giving you public exposure and a polished portfolio piece.

What You’ll Gain: ✔️ Merch designs collection ready for printing with a special discount on production from our partner manufacturers ✔️ Illustrations and understanding how to present your pieces to your audience ✔️ Artistic confidence through hands-on creation, mentors' feedback, and supportive community

The program is designed for those who: ✔️ Eager to complete finalised merch design projects ✔️ Look forward to develop their ideas and creative routine ✔️ Seek skill development and mentors' feedback ✔️ Want to connect with like-minded creators

Mentors: Jessica Fend Merchandise Designer, Visual Artist, and Branding Specialist, worked with NFL, Mountain Dew, Detroit Jazz Festival

Ruth Burotte Designer, Illustrator and Visual Artist, worked with brands such as Nike, Adidas, Urban Decay, and McDonalds

What you'll do: December 9-20: ✔️ Analyze your target audience to define your core message ✔️ Select key merch items and create moodboards ✔️ Translate your concept into design mockups

January 6-17: ✔️ Prepare print-ready mockups with technical specifications ✔️ Develop street-style illustrations that showcase how to wear your designs ✔️ Finalizing the branding and visual identity of a collection

Details: Dates: December 9-20 / January 6-17 Time: Every Tue & Sat evening at 7-10 pm ET (NY) Venue: Online in a Discord server Language: English