The Maker Lab is an apparel design incubator
located in the heart of Bronzeville,
currently housed in a unique 40 ft shipping container space. It serves as a community for artists, creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs to explore and realize their ideas for custom apparel.
2018|
became a member of Boxville. Opened first retail store
2020|
Created offical LLC as "The Workspot", apparel print shop
2o22-23|
Created entrepreneur curriculum to teach youth
2019|
Transitioned into a print shop, offering my services to the public
2021|
Re-Opened retail store as "Project Escape"
2024|
Founded "The Maker Lab"
We are deeply committed to making a positive impact in the community. As a native growing up in the neighborhoods of Chicago, I understand that having “access” plays a big factor in underserved communities. What’s even more important is having a space to “be creative”. The Maker Lab is the beginning of a new educational innovation. Our mission is to build community by infusing our unique environment with creative resources that will empower and educate people on how to be successful in the clothing industry.
As a Chicago native born and raised on the Southside,
i created my own. i am a firm believer,
of taking ideas and making them reality through the power of the imagination.
With my undergrad experience at U of I and self taught studies at what I like to call “YouTube University”, my expertise originates from creating in-house branded merchandise & marketing experiences for a wide range of clientele like the Chicago Bulls, some of your favorite fraternities & sororities, Wilson, University of Chicago, 93 Boyz, BigStar Taco, the list goes on.
William Jamison, founder and CEO of The Maker Lab & personal brand "Made you Look".
My vision is to house one of the largest creative studios in Chicago, equipped with work study programs to expand the talent of all creatives on a World-wide platform. I am part of the culture born to follow passion, take chances, make mistakes, move forward, and constantly aim high. Imagination without skepticism. Success with no rules or limits!