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About us

BORN FROM
CRAFT, RAISED
ON AMBITION
WE MOVE WITH
INTENT AND CARE

We connect brands to consumers through best in class, innovative products, services and experiences that deliver business growth. In order to stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape, companies need to innovate. So we’re not just working on the products of today. But empowering the companies we work with to offer what’s next and connect with the consumers of the future. 

We believe better design builds better companies.

Where We Started

Since day one, we’ve believed design should do more than look good, it should solve problems, spark ideas, and move businesses forward. MakeReign was born from craft and ambition, built by a team that cares deeply about clarity, simplicity and impact.

We didn’t set out to be everything. From the beginning, we’ve focused on what we do best: creating thoughtful, high-performing digital interfaces. Over time, that focus has shaped not just what we deliver, but how we work, with intention, empathy and a deep respect for the people on both sides of the screen.

We’re proud to be specialist. It’s what allows us to go deeper, push further and build better. And it’s why teams who work with us once, usually stick around.

We turn early ideas into real products. From brand foundations to first releases, we help define, design, and launch fast, giving you what you need to get to market, learn, and grow.

We help scale what’s working and fix what’s not. From design systems to experience upgrades, we improve clarity, consistency, and performance, all while supporting your growing team.

We embed inside your teams to accelerate delivery and raise the bar. Whether unblocking momentum or shaping strategy, we help drive change from within with care, clarity, and craft.

About us

We have been around since 2016. In that time we’ve accomplished some meaningful things for ourselves and our partners. And we've got big aspirations for more.

What Our Clients Say

We help organizations navigate three critical phases in the development of modern companies.

    "They have a real knack of understanding our requirements and bringing useful insights and suggestions to the discussion. Designing something which is both functional and beautiful is a rare skill which I've found MakeReign bring in spades." Blonde man in a grey hoodie smiling at the camera Peter Castleden Sanlam Indie - CEO

    "They have established the gold standard for what digital presence could and should be in every industry vertical. By prioritizing your customers, and having a world-class team like them supporting you, you are ensuring not only the success of your business but also setting a precedent for excellence in your industry." Man with dark har in a leather jacket looking into the camera Tobie van Zyl Bettr Bank - Founder & CEO

    "The team meticulously recreated our eCommerce shop, going beyond expected research by using extensive data and real customer insights for design decisions. This enabled us to implement a new online experience tailored for our audience. Since the new site went live, we have observed a significant impact on all key conversion metrics." Man in a black cap looking away from camera Nick Herbert Shelflife - CEO

    "Our MVP launch received a phenomenal response. And we’ve just gone from strength to strength since with these new feature updates. The growth has far exceeded many of our key metric targets. This has allowed us to unlock an impressive Series A funding round to further scale and improve our offering." Man with glasses, wearing a colourful shirt smiling at the camera Matthew Smith Pineapple Insurance - Founder

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Combining the best leaders in business, strategy, people, process and creative product resulting in well executed work that delivers results.

Backed by real-world
experience.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Combining the best leaders in business, strategy, people, process and creative product resulting in well executed work that delivers results.

  • Luke Engel Head of Partnerships
  • Justin Engel Head of Accounts
  • Matt Thompson Chief Experience Officer
  • Genie Botha Product Design Director
  • Shelby Andrew Web Experience Producer
  • Madelé Schoeman Product Team Lead
  • Natalie de Canha Creative Group Head
  • Quintin Kok Product Team Lead

Built to deliver at any scale

We structure our teams to suit the size and shape of your project from short, focused engagements to complex, multi-stream delivery. We start by aligning on your vision and defining clear goals, then bring in the right expertise to move fast and stay on track. With tight project management and close collaboration, we ensure quality, clarity and momentum from day one to launch.

AGENCY AWARDS & ACCOLADES(100+)

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    BBEEE LEVEL 4 CERTIFIED COMPANY

    SOUTH AFRICA
  • The Loeries logo in a white background

    TOP TEN AGENCY BY SIZE 2020, 2021, 2022

    LOERIE AWARDS
  • The BKMKS logo in a white background

    MOST AWARDED SPECIALIST UX/UI AGENCY 2022

    BOOKMARK AWARDS
  • fm logo in a white background

    ADFOCUS AGENCY OF THE YEAR FINALIST

    FINANCIAL MAIL
  • MTN app of the year icon in a white background

    APP OF THE YEAR WINNER

    MTN BUSINESS
  • Woolworths icon in a white background

    STUDIO OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

    AWWWARDS
  • CSSDA icon in a dark grey background

    WEBSITE OF THE YEAR WINNER

    CSSDA