The Global Dream Lab is an editorial cover project developed during the Make Your Mark Bootcamp 2026, a creative programme organised by Inkygoodness. The brief, set by Victoria Escobar, designer for The New York Times Magazine, explored how the pandemic impacted our dreams around the world. Inspired by the blurred line between reality and dreams during such an uncertain time, the illustration captures the feeling of carrying the weight of the outside world into our sleep, while longing for peace and brighter days. The project offered an opportunity to explore a darker, more atmospheric visual language beyond my usual colourful and playful work for children.