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.
for Startups
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.
for Scale-Ups
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.
for Enterprises
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.
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.
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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.
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+)
BBEEE LEVEL 4 CERTIFIED COMPANY
SOUTH AFRICATOP TEN AGENCY BY SIZE 2020, 2021, 2022
LOERIE AWARDSMOST AWARDED SPECIALIST UX/UI AGENCY 2022
BOOKMARK AWARDSADFOCUS AGENCY OF THE YEAR FINALIST
FINANCIAL MAILAPP OF THE YEAR WINNER
MTN BUSINESSSTUDIO OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
AWWWARDSWEBSITE OF THE YEAR WINNER
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