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not just a shop sells unique products designed by students and graduates from University of the Arts London

not just a shop sells a diverse range of home, fashion and giftware, all created by UAL students and alumni. Profits support UAL’s enterprise education programme.

05/06/2026

...and relax!

From bath salts to candles, Bouclé's natural home fragrance products are handcrafted with essential oils, renewable ingredients and considerate packaging.⁠
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P.S. Father's Day is Sunday 21 June so if your dad is in need of some self-care and relaxation, look no further.⁠

Shop now: https://notjustashop.arts.ac.uk/maker/boucle/
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Photography by Yeshen Venema.
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04/06/2026

We’re inviting current UAL students to create designs for our in-store and online card range!
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We’re looking for submissions across all disciplines: illustration, typography, photography or mixed media, as long as they clearly communicate the chosen occasion.⁠
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We’ll select up to 12 designs to produce and each designer will receive a cash prize, 10 copies of their card and professional photography for their portfolio.⁠
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The deadline to apply is 10am Monday 29 June 2026.⁠
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Full details on what we’re looking for, eligibility and how to apply can be found through the link in bio.⁠
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28/05/2026

Everything is better when it's tiny!

Thrown by hand and one of a kind, we've just restocked a selection of miniature pots by Yuta Segawa.

📍 Available in our High Holborn shop now

Photography by Yeshen Venema

26/05/2026

Get your creativity flowing and design a greeting card for us!

We’re launching our summer competition and inviting current UAL students to create designs for our in-store and online card range.

We’re looking for submissions across all disciplines: illustration, typography, photography or mixed media, as long as they clearly communicate the chosen occasion.

We’ll select up to 12 designs to produce and each designer will receive a cash prize, 10 copies of their card and professional photography for their portfolio.

The deadline to apply is 10am Monday 29 June 2026.

Full details on what we’re looking for, eligibility and how to apply can be found here: https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/not-just-a-shop/sell-your-design-products-and-artwork/competitions-live-briefs

14/05/2026

Dear not just a shop community, we want you to be part of our next window display!

We’ve commissioned talented designer and alumni, Poppy Kanu, for our next window display. Working to the theme of community, Poppy’s inviting people from the not just a shop community to write a short message, thanking someone who has helped make them feel connected, supported and valued.

These messages will be displayed in the new window display, helping us visualise the ecosystems that sustain us.

To take part, simply collect a card pack from the not just a shop reception desk and return it to us when you’ve written your message.

The deadline for returning cards is 28 May, and we’d love to hear from our whole community - staff, customers and makers!

13/05/2026

Cat lovers, your day is about to get a whole lot better because the John Molesworth vases are back in stock! 🐈🐈‍⬛

Made from stoneware with hand-drawn details, every vase is one-of-a-kind, just like our feline friends.

https://notjustashop.arts.ac.uk/maker/john-molesworth/

12/05/2026

Have you heard the news? Our shop window has been transformed by talented illustrator and alumni, Skye Baker ().

Working to the theme of community, Skye looked to both past and present makers in the Holborn area. In her research, she discovered Middle Row, a 16th-century block of buildings that stood in the middle of High Holborn and housed local craftsmen and makers of the time.

Inspired by High Holborn’s creative roots, the final display features the craftspeople of the past interacting with the artists and makers of today.

Come and see for yourself on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 11am - 3pm and check out Skye’s amazing work here .

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08/05/2026

Have you ever wanted your work sold in Tate shops? Get your creativity flowing and design a poster for our new competition!⁠
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For the eighth year, we’re partnering with Tate to provide UAL students with a chance to get their design sold in Tate stores. This year we’d like to invite you to create a poster design to be sold in the Tate’s shops (both in the galleries and online) from September 2026, and in not just a shop from October 2026.⁠
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Up to 3 winning designs will be selected and each student will receive a £250 one-off design fee, 10 copies of the poster and professional photography for their portfolio. In addition to this, if Tate decide to reprint your design, you will be offered a 6% royalty payment for each batch printed.⁠
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https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/not-just-a-shop/sell-your-design-products-and-artwork/competitions-live-briefs
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Deadline: 10am on Monday 11 May 2026⁠
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06/05/2026

Interested in creative direction and packaging design?

Learn about the creative process behind the packaging for our first ever jigsaw release, designed by the UAL creative team.

https://www.arts.ac.uk/brand/brand-in-action/bringing-student-artwork-to-life-in-1,000-pieces-with-not-just-a-shop

03/05/2026

Your new summer companion 🛍️

From swimming to a day in the office, our Looply tote bags are water-resistant and designed with two handy external pockets for easy access to your essentials.

Available in-store now!

Address

272 High Holborn
London
WC1V7EY

Website

http://notjustashop.arts.ac.uk/

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