When Creativity Becomes More Accessible
A conversation about creativity, cerebral palsy, and accessible design and how removing small barriers can make more room for creating.
The Return of the Grandma Hobby
From knitting and puzzles to coloring, old-fashioned hobbies are finding their way back into our lives. Maybe it’s not just nostalgia, maybe we’re craving slower, more creative ways to switch off in an always-on world.
Coloring App with no AI Art
In a world flooded with AI art, Lake Coloring is proof that human made creativity still has a home. From artist made coloring books to importing your own drawings, here's why this app (and its people) are worth celebrating.
ASMR Coloring: What It Means & Why It's Relaxing
Ever wonder why coloring in Lake sounds so satisfying? Here's what ASMR coloring is, and why it works.
How We Built One-Finger Pan & Zoom, Lake's Newest Accessibility Feature
Two Lake users, unrelated to each other, ran into the exact same barrier around the same time. That led us to build a new accessibility feature: One-Finger Pan & Zoom.
5 iPhone Apps I Use Every Day Instead of Social Media
Trying to spend less time on social media? These are the five iPhone apps I actually use every day - for creativity, productivity, inspiration, and a healthier kind of screen time.
Anyone Can Color, Even If You're Sure You Can't
I want to make a fairly bold claim, and then spend the rest of this post backing it up: coloring works for everyone. Not just for kids. Not just for "creative types." Everyone. And I say this as someone who spent most of her adult life confident she wasn't part of that everyone.
Coloring for Humans: Why It's Good for Your Mental Health
We live in a world more digitally connected than ever, and yet loneliness is at an all-time high. This Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to talk about human connection. And surprisingly, coloring.
5 Coloring Books to Try When You Need a Mood Boost
Stressed, tired, or just in a funk? Here are 5 coloring books I reach for when I need a mood boost - calming, colorful, and made by real human artists.
The Mental Health Ritual That Doesn't Feel Like Homework
Mental health rituals don’t have to feel like another chore. In this article, we explore how Coloring Journal helps turn coloring into a simple daily ritual - a calming way to reduce stress, quiet busy thoughts, and create small moments of mindfulness without pressure or perfection.