Creasidence Online Intensive:
Open Call
Open Call
Join MERCH DESIGN INTENSIVE
December 9–20 & January 6–17, every Tue & Sat, 7–10 PM ET (NY)
✔️ Create your winter merch collection — from concept to print-ready mockups
✔️ Practice merch design & digital painting with step-by-step creative guidance
✔️ Receive personalized feedback in small mentor-led groups
✔️ Get your work featured in a collaborative release on Metalabel
✔️ Production discount from our manufacturing partners
Participation fee: $135
Ideal for: beginner and seasoned designers, illustrators, visual artists, and creatives who want to complete finalized merch designs, build a creative routine, and grow with supportive community and in-depth feedback.
This form helps us understand your goals, tailor the mentoring process to your needs, and credit you properly in the final release.
After submitting the form, you’ll receive a payment link and access to the Creasidence Discord community via email.
December 9–20 & January 6–17, every Tue & Sat, 7–10 PM ET (NY)
✔️ Create your winter merch collection — from concept to print-ready mockups
✔️ Practice merch design & digital painting with step-by-step creative guidance
✔️ Receive personalized feedback in small mentor-led groups
✔️ Get your work featured in a collaborative release on Metalabel
✔️ Production discount from our manufacturing partners
Participation fee: $135
Ideal for: beginner and seasoned designers, illustrators, visual artists, and creatives who want to complete finalized merch designs, build a creative routine, and grow with supportive community and in-depth feedback.
This form helps us understand your goals, tailor the mentoring process to your needs, and credit you properly in the final release.
After submitting the form, you’ll receive a payment link and access to the Creasidence Discord community via email.
We empower creators through educational programs shaped by our original method, fostering growth, expanding skills, and opening doors to cutting-edge experiences from the global creative community.
Why does it work?
LEARN
Creasidence offers educational programs that boost your creative craft and enhance collaboration through targeted soft skill training.
CREATE
Each participant receives personal feedback from Mentors who are active creators combining teaching with real industry practice.
RELEASE
Instant result: participants create collaborative works and release them online and offline as the essential part of educational programs.
TOGETHER
Our global community unites creators from 25+ countries, boosting diverse networking and accelerating long-term creative careers.
ABOUT THE INTENSIVE
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.
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 GET
Illustrations and understanding how to present your pieces
to your audience
to your audience
Merch designs collection ready for printing with a special discount
on production from our partner manufacturers
on production from our partner manufacturers
Artistic confidence through hands-on creation, mentors' feedback,
and supportive community
and supportive community
DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO:
PARTNER
VOGRACE — global manufacturer of custom merchandise — joins the residency as our production partner. Known for high-quality acrylics, keychains, stickers, standees, and apparel, Vograce works with thousands of creators worldwide to bring original designs into reality.
MENTORS
Jessica Fend (jessfendo)
Merchandise Designer, Visual Artist, and Branding Specialist, worked with NFL, Mountain Dew, Detroit Jazz Festival
Your creative roadmap
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.
Sample Week
Online sessions in a Discord server every Tue & Sat evening at 7-10 pm ET (NY) time
Tue - Creative coworking
7:00-7:30 pm - Week project intro, Team building
7:30-8:00 pm - Mentors' lecture, Group discussion
8:00-10:00 pm - Creative coworking in teams
Sat - Feedback session
7:00-7:30 pm - Progress discussion in teams
7:30-8:30 pm - Mentors' feedback session
8:30-9:30 pm - Refinement, Project finalisation
9:30-10:00 pm - Group feedback and discussion
