For Students, By Students: Back to School Essentials with 'not just a shop'

As the new school term comes around faster every year, 'not just a shop' has curated only the most stylish essentials and unique back-to-school items designed by talented students and alumni from University of the Arts London.

Students are at the heart of 'not just a shop'. Alongside selling their products, we empower our makers by equipping them with business tools and retail experience. All of our proceeds are reinvested back into supporting students and graduates with their businesses. 

From pencil cases to weekly planners, if there's anybody who knows the best products for returning to school, it's students and graduates themselves.

The A5 Flora Undated Daily Planner designed by The Completist is handcrafted right here in the UK. This Bauhaus-inspired planner is perfect for students looking to stay organised in the upcoming academic year. Its undated format offers flexibility, and the day-per-page layout ensures efficient planning. An ideal companion for every student.

The Flower & Stripes Printed Cotton Pencil Case, creatively fashioned by talented UAL alumni, Teresa Rego, is not just durable but environmentally conscious, ethically made in Portugal using 100% cotton. Perfectly suited for storing all stationery needs, it's an exceptional blend of functionality and artistry.

The 'Work Hard Play Hard' A4 notebook, with its large format is perfect for taking down notes and sketching ideas. Crafted with an eco-conscious ethos, each notebook is hand printed on a restored Vandercook letterpress and hand bound using a traditional Japanese stab binding technique. Made from FSC certified card and 120gsm paper, it features 60 pages, perfect for everything from lesson notes to big ideas.

The 3D Printed Page Markers from The Completist are produced in London and these colourful tabs are not only functional but add a touch of fun to any studying routine. They're presented on recycled card and wrapped in eco-friendly film, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. Try these with notebooks or planners and experience a smarter, more organised way of learning.

The indispensable Crispin Finn Weekly Planner Pad is a smartly designed tool tailored to provide seamless organisation. Characterised by its signature two-colour palette, the planner also becomes an artistic piece that punctuates any workspace, giving students a clear view of their week ahead. Each pad comes with a double-ended red and blue pencil, ensuring you have the perfect tools at hand.