Are you ready to level-up your illustration portfolio?
Unlock the secrets of working with global brands in our 28 Day Branding Challenge! Open to artists, designers & illustrators worldwide.
Starts Monday 8th April
Whatever you’re doing with your portfolio development right now, it’s too important to let it slide! Inkygoodness challenges give you an unrivalled opportunity to test your skills on industry level creative briefs set by leading creative agencies.
Our masterclasses will lift the curtain on the creative process as we unpack campaign work for global brands incuding Mailchimp, Uber, Chicago Bulls and many more with illustrators and multidisciplinary artists commissioned to deliver these incredible illustration projects - offering unparalled access to their studio practice, tools and advice for making it in the creative industry.
Our 28-Day Challenge will kickoff on Monday 8th April and will include:
Prizes. We’re going to bring in prizes* to provide even more focus and motivation for you to complete TWO illustration branding briefs set by creative directors at global agencies!
Challenge Programming. Over the course of 28 days, we’ll provide a step-by-step structure for how to tackle an illustration project for a brand; from creative brief to research; concepts, client feedback, artwork and final delivery!
Guides & Resources. Alongside Q&A's with our creative directors we'll be sharing guides, resources and tools to fuel your creative development and get the extra technical support you need to complete your illustration projects.
Daily Check-Ins. If you've joined Inkygoodness for any of our courses or challenges before you'll know how crucial these are! Think about them as a “daily accountability” to keep you on track.
Weekly Break-Out Rooms. Join our community for lively discussion, group sessions, online chat and to support one another as you progress through the challenge!
Live Crits. Meet and connect with our Creative Directors twice a week for workshops as we review your progress, troubleshoot and provide industry level feedback every step of the way!
Industry Masterclasses. Attend three live branding illustration masterclasses with leading artists, illustrators and designers. Learn from industry professionals about the creative process involved and get your questions answered!
Final Showcase. Share your final projects with the group in a Zoom session hosted by Inkygoodness at the end of the challenge.
Award Ceremony. Come together on our final day for our official award ceremony live stream, as we announce the lucky recipients of our agency commissions, mentoring spots and community prizes! Exciting.
Bonus Masterclass. Everyone enrolled will also get access to our upcoming GIF Animation Masterclass with Mat Voyce at no further cost!
And, as always, you'll be part of a supportive community of fellow artists and illustrators on the same path to grow and develop their creative skills.
Who is it for?
This Challenge is perfect for Illustrators like you who:
- Want a little extra support, motivation, and focus as you find your creative voice and develop your portfolio.
- Love being a part of a smaller group or community as you take on things that may feel a bit challenging or overwhelming.
- Are motivated by deadlines or a little friendly competition.
What's included?
Our 28 Day Challenge includes x 3 live workshop sessions on zoom, x 3 masterclasses with leading artists and illustrators, x 2 industry standard creative briefs - plus live talks & critique with art directors and creative directors at leading agencies.
Confirmed Masterclass speakers include award-winning multi & interdimensional artist Murugiah (UK), illustrator Franz Lang (UK) & muralist Katie Lukes (USA); brand experience and packaging agency Vault49 + branding and animation agency Flow Creative!
All sessions are recorded for you to catch up in your own time.
BONUS: We've also got a couple of extra surprises up our sleeves - stay tuned!
When does it start?
Our NEW 28-Day Branding Illustration Challenge runs 8th April - 11th May 2024, with daily live streams, live workshop sessions and industry talks on zoom. Sessions take place at various times to accommodate different time zones and all sessions are recorded for lifetime access.
Prizes include a six month mentoring award with brand experience and packaging agency Vault49, a paid commission with branding and animation agency Flow Creative, spots on our upcoming Make Your Mark Bootcamp in June 2024, lifetime membership to Inkygoodness Collective and much more!
Don't just take my word for it! Here are some lovely things past participants are saying about our 28 Day Challenges...
As always the 28-day challenge with Inkygoodness was brilliant! As the name suggests, it certainly is a challenge, but it's also so rewarding! Being able to complete all of the briefs and receive criticism from other illustrators and professionals is invaluable. It's a confidence boost and reassurance that is so crucial as a freelance illustrator working alone from home. I absolutely love the community that is formed through the challenge!
Jess Jenkins
Illustrator
I had so much fun while participating in the 28 Day Challenge. Being a part of a community of artists really inspired me to create the best work I could. Seeing how other illustrators interpreted prompts was an extremely exciting part of this experience. I was constantly blown away by the creativity and imagination of my peers. The support of the community was the best part! Having the opportunity to talk to other artists, participate in critiques, and listen to professional illustrators share their experience, really made this engaging.
Liana Faletto
Designer & Illustrator
It exceeded my expectations. Not only did it help me to level up my style, but also allowed my to meet amazing creatives. Learning that I was a runner up for the Anorak Magazine Art Director Award and the following discussion with Cathy Olmedillas was the highlight, but workshops with fellow illustrators were deffo my second best favourite part of the challenge.
Maciek Łazowski
Designer & Illustrator
Taking part in 28 Day Editorial Challenge alongside such a talented and dedicated group of creatives was an incredible experience. Witnessing the sheer diversity and the quality of the work that was showcased during this challenge has compelled me to to push through the boundaries of my own creativity and to constantly refine my concepts and create better work.
Sophie Escavy Lim
Illustrator
What will I be working on?
Artists on the challenge can look forward to working on two briefs with very different approaches! Expect a mix of packaging illustration, merchandise and POS assets for Tequila brand Casatera set by Vault49, who will be inviting you to step away from your screens and get your hands messy with analog materials (if you want to!) and a campaign for Mental Health Charity Mind presented by Flow Creative, working across character design, posters and spot illustrations - and the added opportunity to make some animated GIFs!
Enroment Open Till Monday 8th April @ 19.00 BST
We're super excited about our brand new challenge and can't wait to get you involved. It could be the BEST investment you make for your creative development this year.
So what are you waiting for? Join the challenge now!
Hey! I'm Lisa Hassell, founder of Inkygoodness. I've been working as a creative coach for over 15 years, and I'm passionate about supporting artists and creative businesses thrive in the creative industry. I've been delivering courses and programmes for artists and illustrators since 2021 and to date I have helped hundereds of artists around the globe find their voice, hone their craft and launch their freelance careers.
Together with Inkygoodness Collective co-hosts and mentors; designer and illustrator Joel Ebsworth and illustrator Luke McConkey we will bring our combined experience, insight and expertise to guide you, lend support and give you an extra boost of motivation as you take on the 28 Day Challenge!
On successful completion of the 28 Day Challenge you will:
- Be clear on where to begin when taking on a creative brief.
- Have a greater understanding of how you can connect with clients and find creative opportunities as a freelance illustrator.
- Understand how to work with brands without feeling like you’re totally winging it!
- Be confident in your creative skills and ability to tackle branding illustration projects.
- Come away with TWO incredible branding projects for your portfolio.
- Feel an unrivalled sense of achievement for completing the challenge!
Use this Challenge to complete your first (or next) branding illustration project a little bit faster and with more focus and purpose than doing it alone on your own!
Let's get ready to level-up your Portfolio!