UAL Black Creatives Hub launches its first colouring book
- Written byStudent Communications
- Published date 29 September 2026
UAL’s Black Creatives Hub has launched its first ever colouring book, featuring vibrant illustrations created by Black students and recent graduates from across the University.
The book follows an open call earlier this year, inviting Black students and recent graduates to submit illustrations inspired by Black history, culture and identity. We received 68 submissions, with a selection of designs chosen to feature in the finished book.
The project was developed in partnership with not just a shop, UAL’s curated retail space, giving the selected artists the chance to see their work published and shared with a wider audience. The book was designed by UAL Creative, with the production funded by UAL's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team.
Meet the artists
The colouring book features work by:
- Jamelia Clarke, Studying BA (Hons) Fashion Imaging and Illustration, London College of Fashion
- Kelis Pinnock, Studying BA (Hons) Animation, London College of Communication, UAL
- Khadijah Heath-Bailey, 2026 BA (Hons) Fashion Imaging and Illustration, London College of Fashion
- Malika Carlosse, 2026 UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, School of Pre-degree Studies
- Nina Grazette, 2026 BA (Hons) Fine Art: Painting, Camberwell College of Arts
- Pascaline (Nsimire Pascaline Ruhana), Studying BA (Hons) Illustration, Camberwell College of Arts
- Pá.ú.lú. (Paulo Vitor, Guimaraes Corbelino), 2023 MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise, Central Saint Martins
- Tireni Adeniji, 2025 BA (Hons) Architecture, Central Saint Martins
- Yusuf Muhammad, 2026 BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion, London College of Fashion
The selected artists were each paid £100 per selected design and received copies of the finished book.
The designs featured in the book reflect the different styles and perspectives of the artists who took part, with each artist bringing their own approach to the theme.
The book puts its own spin on the traditional colouring book format, with individual sheets designed to be coloured and shared with others, then displayed as finished pieces.
Get your copy
The UAL Black Creatives colouring book is now available to buy from not just a shop, both online and in-store.
Grab your copy of the colouring book online
Money raised from sales will support future Black Creatives Hub activity and opportunities for UAL’s Black creative community.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work and to the artists whose designs helped bring the first UAL Black Creatives colouring book to life.
Join us for our sip and colour event
To celebrate the launch of the colouring book, we're hosting a fun evening at not just a shop, where you can check out the fantastic designs, colour them yourself and enjoy drinks, snacks and great company.
Copies of the colouring book will also be available to purchase on the day.
This event is open to UAL students and staff, as well as external guests.