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Creative Lab

Turning passionate creatives into profitable product makers with focused challenges & accountability

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Let's be honest for a sec... creating products isn't just about being creative—successful product creation is about showing up consistently, focusing on one thing at a time, and actually getting things done.

That's exactly what the Creative Lab is all about. We're a warm community of creatives who recognize that turning your creativity into a business doesn't have to be complicated—but it does require consistency and people who get it.

In the Lab, you'll get access to my delightfully designed commercial-license art, focused monthly challenges that tell you exactly what to make and when, quick workshops that teach you actual skills (not fluff), and professional design reviews of your work from yours truly.

The transformation is three-fold:

+ Structured focus on creating one product at a time makes product design intentional & easier to follow through

+ Practical workshops, curated resources, and reviews of your work make it actionable because you know HOW to get things done

+ A warm community that supports you makes it all achievable because without support and accountability, it's really hard to get anything done

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your existing shop, the Creative Lab is the best spot on the internet for product creation. Life is too short for half-finished projects—join us and start creating products that actually sell!

Outcomes

  • Create and complete products monthly
  • Level Up Design Skills
  • Time-Saving Creation Process
  • Ensure top-quality products with confidence
  • Achieve Growth Through Accountability
  • Build A Sustainable Creative Habit

What's included?

  • Two Practical Workshops a Month

    Usually taught live, these monthly workshops teach you exactly how to create products that sell and help you gain confidence as you create each month

  • Product-Focused Challenges

    Monthly challenge focused on creating one product at a time so you can actually get stuff done

  • Professional Design Reviews

    Professional Design Reviews of your work so you can improve your designs with expert guidance

  • Monthly Creative Brief

    Monthly Creative Brief with researched keywords & trends so you know exactly what to create

  • Creative Stash Library

    Access to the Creative Stash library filled with commercial-license illustrations, patterns, art, and templates

  • Weekly Check-ins

    Make progress with weekly check-ins & a supportive community so you can stay accountable, share your progress, get inspired, and connect with fellow creators

  • Spark-It-Place

    The Spark-It-Place is our member product marketplace and motivates you to complete projects & boosts visibility for your work

  • Course Library

    Where all our workshops are housed so you can build your skills at your own pace

Courses

Illustrator for Printables

Illustrator for Printables

8 sections • 40 lessons

Who is this for?

  • Digital Product Creators and Designers
  • Creative Entrepreneurs
  • Etsy Shop Owners and Marketplace Sellers
  • Overwhelmed Creatives Seeking Community
  • Non-Designers Who Want to Learn to Design

About the creator

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Kimberly Costa

Designer, Illustrator, and Chaotic Creative

I'm a designer, illustrator, and lettering artist who believes that everyone is a creative at heart. In my 20 years as a designer, I made my way from small-town Costa Rica to big town NYC, working for studios like Nick Jr., Cartoon Network and Disne...