Creasidence Merch Design Residency: Open Call
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 PROGRAM
Turn your character ideas into reality in this four-week guided journey. You will build a unique Magic Warriors band, a brotherhood and sisterhood where every battle is a test of their skill, their spirit, and their very humanity. Each week, you’ll build a new creative skill—developing your original character, crafting a manga page story, illustrating a sticker pack, and polishing your work for the release.
Twice a week, join live Discord sessions tailored to your schedule: a creative coworking meetup for collaboration and a mentor-led feedback session to refine your work with expert advice. By the end, you’ll have a finished collective project released on Metalabel, new artistic confidence, and a community to keep you motivated.
Twice a week, join live Discord sessions tailored to your schedule: a creative coworking meetup for collaboration and a mentor-led feedback session to refine your work with expert advice. By the end, you’ll have a finished collective project released on Metalabel, new artistic confidence, and a community to keep you motivated.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Structured skill-building – Weekly projects with lectures and clear briefs
Weekly co-workings in supportive Discord community to keep you motivated
Small-group mentoring – for personalized detailed feedback on your sketches
Portfolio-ready projects released in a final zine!
DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO:
We welcome beginner and seasoned mangakas, designers, illustrators, and visual artists!
MENTORS
Thematic mini-lectures and feedback sessions will be led by an experienced Creasidence mentor:
YOUR CREATIVE ROADMAP
Dates: October 7 – November 1
Timing: 4 weeks, every Tue & Sat evening (7-10 PM JST)
Venue: Online in a Discord server
Language: English
Timing: 4 weeks, every Tue & Sat evening (7-10 PM JST)
Venue: Online in a Discord server
Language: English
SAMPLE WEEK
TUESDAY EVENING
CREATIVE COWORKING WITH A FACILITATOR
Listen and discuss a short lecture, dive into project creation with peers.
SATURDAY EVENING
FEEDBACK SESSION WITH A MENTOR
Get pro feedback on your art and make adjustments.
WEEKLY TOPICS
WEEK 1
DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTER
WEEK 2
CREATE A MANGA PAGE ABOUT IT
WEEK 3
DESIGN A STICKER PACK
WEEK 4
POLISH PROJECTS AND RELEASE
