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The Maker Lab

Curated Retail Studio + Print House. Empowering Chicago’s makers. We build, print, showcase brands & host hands-on creative workshops.

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When you do for others the VALUE you put out is AMPLIFIED.


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2 weeks ago


See you Sunday, March 29th!

Art Therapy is a community gathering where creativity, music, and wellness come together to create something bigger than an event… it’s a vibe.

Curated by Binkey & Zen Frankie, and hosted by the Maker Lab, the evening blends live music, art-making, movement, and collective energy into an immersive experience where everyone is welcome to participate, create, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Expect a living room-style environment filled with color, sound, and connection. Paint, clay, conversation, rhythm, and reflection all share the same space.

✨Live music & jam session
🧘🏽 Wellness moments (sound, movement, grounding)
🎨 Creative stations (paint, clay, collaborative art)
🍲 Local food vendors
🎭 Surprise performances & magical moments 🤝 Community connection across generations

Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your good energy


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1 months ago

This is what building in community looks like.

Today at Maker Lab Studio we helped Ciara from CC Design Studio experiment with a new idea — combining graphic printing with custom crochet elements.

The result?
A one-of-one sweater.

Creators need space to test ideas like this.

#MakerLabStudio #CreativeCommunity #BrandBuilders #CustomFashion


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2 months ago

At some point, every creative hits a wall. And it’s not because we lack talent… but because we lack environment.

The Maker Lab Studio was built for the ones serious about their growth.

Print production.
Brand development.
Hands-on workshops.
DJ classes.
Art Therapy.
Real community.

If you’re ready to stop creating in isolation, pull up to our Open House February 28 to connect!

Let’s build different.

#MakerLabStudio #collabCreativespace #CreativeEntrepreneurs #BuildYourBrand #OpenHouse


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2 months ago

Lauren stopped by the studio today with an idea and left out with something I’m sure all her friends are going to ask about. Now it’s your turn to come through and do the same thing!#makerlabstudio #chicagocreatives #entrepreneurs #madeyoulook


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3 months ago

Viral idea ➝ real merch.
Chicago comedian Troy “Chicken Wang” pulled up to The Maker Lab with a moment the internet couldn’t stop talking about 😮‍💨

He had the vision, we made it tangible.
That’s the Maker lab. We turn moments into merchandise. Ideas into reality. Period.

If it’s viral, wearable, and worth printing… bring it to the Lab 🧪
#MakerLabStudio
#MadeYouLook
#ChickenWang
#ChicagoComedy
#CreativeProcess


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3 months ago

Your business is already moving… now it’s time to scale with intention.

If you’ve been selling online, popping up, or working out of shared spaces and wondering what’s next—this is your moment.

Boxville’s Step Up Your Startup pitch competition is for founders who are ready for a real storefront, real visibility, and real growth (without brick-and-mortar rent stress).

This is for brands that are ready to show up and level up.

Applications close Feb 16.
Tap the flyer, hit the link, and take advantage of the opportunity. 🚀#StepUpYourStartup
#Boxville
#ChicagoEntrepreneurs
#SmallBusinessOwners
#CreativeEntrepreneurs


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3 months ago

“Creatives, you don’t have to do it by yourself.”

John brought in Swim Team, helped them lock in concepts, design their pieces, and create samples they could actually touch before production.

Hands-on. Collaborative. Intentional.
No outsourcing your vision, just real results.

This is why designers and brands build here.


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3 months ago


Designer sessions still in motion!Fake Decent pulled up with a dope tribute.
D. Rose inspired. Chicago flavor. High detail. What y’all think?🌹#MakerLabStudio
#FakeDecent
#ChicagoCreatives
#DerrickRose
#StreetwearCulture


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4 months ago

He came with a vision.
We handled the rest.

Now It’s your time. DM us when you’re ready to create✔️. #MakerLabStudio #FromConceptToCreation #CreativeProcess #VisionToLife


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4 months ago

Metro pulled up to the lab to get sauced up for MJBizCon in Las Vegas; one of the biggest cannabis conventions in the nation.

From concept to press to final piece, we brought his vision for Travel Agent to life so he could represent his brand the right way.

Shoutout to @trvagtmetro and his brand @trvagent for trusting the process.

If you’re building a brand and ready to make it real..
you know where to pull up.
#MakerLabStudio
#BrandBuilders
#CreatorCulture
#CannabisBrands
#MJBizCon


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5 months ago

Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago

Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago

Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago

Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago


Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago

Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago

Maker Lab Studio, every brand is a local maker designed and created from scratch.

Nzuri Kulture brings intention to every creation! Founded in 2020, her hand-crafted candles are rooted in culture, wellness, and spirituality; designed to transform spaces and create moments of peace and clarity. From nostalgic, pop culture inspired scents to intentional favorites like Chakra Khan, every candle is made with purpose.

Proud to have her in the Maker Lab family.
Come experience the energy for yourself. 🕯️

📍 Available now inside Maker Lab Studio#MakerLabStudio
#NzuriKulture
#ShopLocal
#SupportBlackOwned
#HandPouredCandles


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5 months ago


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