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Anything worth making, is worth making together.

Three Made by We collaborators standing defiantly next to the "Fearless Girl" statue in NYC.
The office pups, Beau and Jasper, patiently waiting a doggie donut treat in the office.
Group photo of the speakers from a Women in Design meetup event in Washington, DC including Made by We founder, Liz Rose.
Group of workshop collaborators gathered around a whiteboard, classifying sticky notes as part of a guided brainstorm at Stanford University.
Liz Rose holding a microphone introducing speakers at a DC Design Week event in Washington, DC.
Team Made by We out for a company dinner in Lancaster, PA with office pups included.
Behind the scenes shot of the camera crew and director Sergio Salgado, filming interviews with our client in Georgetown, DC.
Three Made by We collaborators standing defiantly next to the "Fearless Girl" statue in NYC.
The office pups, Beau and Jasper, patiently waiting a doggie donut treat in the office.
Group photo of the speakers from a Women in Design meetup event in Washington, DC including Made by We founder, Liz Rose.
Group of workshop collaborators gathered around a whiteboard, classifying sticky notes as part of a guided brainstorm at Stanford University.
Liz Rose holding a microphone introducing speakers at a DC Design Week event in Washington, DC.
Team Made by We out for a company dinner in Lancaster, PA with office pups included.
Behind the scenes shot of the camera crew and director Sergio Salgado, filming interviews with our client in Georgetown, DC.
Three Made by We collaborators standing defiantly next to the "Fearless Girl" statue in NYC.
The office pups, Beau and Jasper, patiently waiting a doggie donut treat in the office.
Group photo of the speakers from a Women in Design meetup event in Washington, DC including Made by We founder, Liz Rose.
Group of workshop collaborators gathered around a whiteboard, classifying sticky notes as part of a guided brainstorm at Stanford University.
Liz Rose holding a microphone introducing speakers at a DC Design Week event in Washington, DC.
Team Made by We out for a company dinner in Lancaster, PA with office pups included.
Behind the scenes shot of the camera crew and director Sergio Salgado, filming interviews with our client in Georgetown, DC.

Who we are.

Founded in 2012, Made by We is an award-winning design studio amplifying the work of nonprofit and social impact organizations through collaborative strategy, branding, and web design. We take on a limited number of projects each year, selecting engagements that align with our values and the kind of impact we aim to support.

  • Harvard Medical School logo.
  • Woman Made Gallery logo.
  • MBK Alliance Logo.
  • Vibrant Emtional Health logo.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo.
  • Global Health Corps logo.
  • Stanford University logo.
  • CIPE logo.
  • One Communications logo.
  • Solimar International Logo.
  • ESSIE Justice Group logo.
  • Future Ed Logo.
  • American Society for Microbiology Logo.
  • NYC Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health logo.
  • Sustainable Islands Platform (SISP) logo.
  • City Health Works logo.
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) logo.
  • Harvard Medical School logo.
  • Woman Made Gallery logo.
  • MBK Alliance Logo.
  • Vibrant Emtional Health logo.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo.
  • Global Health Corps logo.
  • Stanford University logo.
  • CIPE logo.
  • One Communications logo.
  • Solimar International Logo.
  • ESSIE Justice Group logo.
  • Future Ed Logo.
  • American Society for Microbiology Logo.
  • NYC Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health logo.
  • Sustainable Islands Platform (SISP) logo.
  • City Health Works logo.
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) logo.
  • Harvard Medical School logo.
  • Woman Made Gallery logo.
  • MBK Alliance Logo.
  • Vibrant Emtional Health logo.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo.
  • Global Health Corps logo.
  • Stanford University logo.
  • CIPE logo.
  • One Communications logo.
  • Solimar International Logo.
  • ESSIE Justice Group logo.
  • Future Ed Logo.
  • American Society for Microbiology Logo.
  • NYC Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health logo.
  • Sustainable Islands Platform (SISP) logo.
  • City Health Works logo.
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) logo.

Who we work with.

We work alongside mission-driven organizations at every stage: from globally recognized institutions like Harvard, Georgetown, and Stanford to early-stage nonprofits and grassroots community groups.

What unites our partners is a commitment to public service and a belief that thoughtful design can strengthen the communities they serve.

In addition to our client work, we have had the honor of sharing our process through workshops and speaking engagements at Sundance Labs, WordCamp DC, AIGA DC, and with design programs at SVA, SCAD, MICA, Miami University & University of Minnesota.

Our values shape how we think, collaborate, and show up. They are the foundation for every project we take on.

Our values shape how we think, collaborate, and show up. They guide every project we take on.

Value #1

We believe in the power of the collective. Our best ideas emerge through dialogue, trust, and the blending of diverse voices.

We believe in the power of the collective. Our best ideas emerge through dialogue, trust, and the blending of diverse voices.

We believe in the power of the collective. Our best ideas emerge through dialogue, trust, and the blending of diverse voices.

Value #2

Design is never neutral. It shapes how people see, feel, and act…and that comes with responsibility.

Design is never neutral. It shapes how people see, feel, and act…and that comes with responsibility.

Design is never neutral. It shapes how people see, feel, and act…and that comes with responsibility.

Value #3

We embrace curiosity and are always learning. Every day is a chance to grow and opportunity to build better paths forward.

We embrace curiosity and are always learning. Every day is a chance to grow and opportunity to build better paths forward.

We embrace curiosity and are always learning. Every day is a chance to grow and opportunity to build better paths forward.

Our services

From interviewing target audiences to fully realized brand builds, toolkits, and design systems. We do it all with care.

Strategic Direction

Strategic Direction

Translate organizational values into clear communication strategies.

_ Brand Positioning
_ Content Architecture
_ Guided Brainstorms

Strategic Direction

Brand Kits

Brand Kits

Carefully crafted identities with clear documentation for easy adoption.

_ Accessible Color Palettes
_ Logo Marks
_ Accent Patterns

Brand Kits

Design Systems

Design Systems

Organize your website with a clear component library and repeatable assets and layout configurations.

_ Existing UI Audit
_ Component Library

Design Systems

Analytics

Analytics

Evaluate current site performance to establish benchmarks and track progress towards goals.

_ Heatmap Usage
_ GA4 Metrics

Analytics

Research

Research

Understand your audience and find new ways to reach them.

_ Audience interviews
_ Competitor Analysis
_ Surveys

Research

Web Dev

Print

Connect with your community through real-world, tactile, printed materials.

_ Periodicals or Magazines
_ Workshop Materials
_ Conference Merch or Swag

Web Dev

Print

Web Dev

Custom built digital experiences designed with both users and administrators in mind.

_ WordPress Development
_ Framer Development

Print

Accessibility

Accessibility Check

Consider how all users experience your website and make adjustments.

_ WCAG AA or AAA review

Accessibility

Ready to work together? Contact us to get started.

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