diff --git a/apps/web/Dockerfile b/apps/web/Dockerfile
index 7de7aaf..8134b73 100644
--- a/apps/web/Dockerfile
+++ b/apps/web/Dockerfile
@@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ ENV NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=${NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL}
 # This ensures @mosaic/shared and @mosaic/ui are built first
 RUN pnpm turbo build --filter=@mosaic/web
 
+# Ensure public directory exists (may be empty)
+RUN mkdir -p ./apps/web/public
+
 # ======================
 # Production stage
 # ======================