Welcome to the 21 Day Portfolio Boost Challenge!
We’re so excited to welcome you on board! Over the next 21 days, you’ll focus on creating one powerful project from start to finish — with all the guidance, structure, and creative momentum you need to bring it to life.
If you’ve been meaning to refresh your portfolio (but kept getting stuck on what to make or how to start), you’re in exactly the right place.
By the end of the challenge, you’ll have a polished new portfolio piece, valuable feedback from Art Directors, and the confidence to share your work proudly with the world.
This isn’t about chasing perfection.
It’s about making your move — and finishing strong.
Get ready to dive in, stay consistent, and make real creative progress — we can’t wait to see what you create!
You’ll get:
- Daily prompts & creative structure to guide your project
- Live Q&A sessions twice a week for feedback & direction
- Energising weekly breakout sessions with your creative crew
- Quick exercises to keep you moving
- Break-out rooms to share your progress
- Inspiring video workshops to build your portfolio skills
- A supportive community cheering you on every step of the way
- The chance to submit your finished project for review by top Art Directors & Agencies at our Final Round Table Events!
PLUS: Bonus guides worth £135 including:
- Portfolio Planning Roadmap – FREE! £24
- Idea to Action Worksheet FREE! £19
- Mockup Magic Starter Pack FREE! £29
- Creative Spark Workbook FREE! £29
- Pitch-Ready Email Template FREE! £29
All bonus materials will be available inside our Portfolio Boost Toolkit when you join our course hub – access from November 7th.
Industry Speakers & Round Table Guests
Get ready for weekly Live Stream Q&A’s packed with energy, real talk, and no-fluff industry insight from some of the most inspiring illustrators, art directors, and creative leaders in the game. Full line-up below!
Simon Landrein (FR) Illustrator & Animator – 13th Nov @ 1pm
Maite Franchi (FR) Illustrator – 13th Nov @ 6pm
Bice Piana (UK) Creative Producer & Agent , POCKO – 14th Nov @ 3pm
Steph Ramplin (UK) 3D Artist & Animator – 18th Nov @ 1pm
Kathy Lee (US) Art Director, NYT Games – 20th Nov @ 3pm
Beth Wheatley (UK) Design Director, 1HQ – 21st Nov @ 3pm
Andy German (UK) Creative Director, Rhythm Studio – 25th Nov @ 1pm
Dan Smith (US) Creative Director, Deloitte Digital – 26th Nov @ 3pm
Kay Scanlon (US) Art Director, Los Angeles Times – 27th Nov @ 3pm
Timings GMT (UK) – Can’t make it live? No stress.
All sessions are recorded and ready to rewatch anytime, on your schedule.
Bonus: Prizes up for grabs for completed projects — because finishing deserves celebrating!
Week One Theme: Laying the Groundwork (Explore & Define)
This week is about exploration. You’ll clarify your goals, dig into your interests, and gather inspiration to define the direction of your project. Through guided prompts, you’ll uncover what excites you most and set the creative foundation for your portfolio piece.
We’re kicking things off strong with simple, high-impact prompts to help you develop your creative voice, refine your ideas, and build a bold new portfolio piece — in just 30 minutes a day you’ll make real progress, fast!
Here’s what’s inside Week One:
- Define your focus and choose one project to develop
- Identify your strengths, style, and visual themes
- Gather inspiration and create a mini mood board
- Explore early sketches and composition ideas
- Build a simple creative plan to guide your process
Plus:
Video Training: Kickstart Your Portfolio Project — From Idea to Impact
Live Q&A with guest illustrators & Art Directors
Weekly Breakout Sessions to share work and get peer feedback
Real-time check-ins & creative accountability to keep you moving forward
Whether you’re just starting to shape your portfolio or want to push your style in a new direction, this challenge will help you build momentum, grow your confidence, and create work that truly stands out.
Let’s build your best portfolio piece — together!
We will send out on boarding info on 7th November with a link to join our dedicated space inside Inkygoodness Collective so you can get settled, connect with other creatives and get excited for what’s coming!
Can’t wait to see you inside and kick off an incredible 21 days of creativity!
Got questions before we begin? Email Lisa and she’ll get back to you within 24hrs.