How long does a project take?

Custom projects typically take 2-12 weeks depending on scope. Partnership is ongoing with month-to-month commitment. We move fast - validation work can be delivered in 2-3 weeks.

What kind of designs can Makely create?

We specialize in end to end product design, app design, Webflow/Framer development, branding, and logo design. We do not handle 3D modeling, complex animations, or large-scale print design.

How much does this cost?

Pricing varies based on scope, timeline, and your specific needs. Projects can range from focused sprints to ongoing partnerships, and we tailor each proposal to fit your situation and budget. The best way to get accurate pricing is to book a discovery call where we'll discuss your project in detail. You'll receive a clear proposal afterward with no surprises or hidden fees.

Do you work with early stage startups?

Yes. We work with funded startups from pre-seed to Series A. If you've raised capital and need design to validate, differentiate, or prepare for your next round, we can help.

How do you ensure the work meets our standards?

Every engagement starts with a discovery call to align on your goals, challenges, and what success looks like. For custom projects we work in clear phases with regular check-ins so you always know where things stand. For partnership it's month-to-month - if the work isn't delivering value, you can pause or stop anytime with 30 days notice. We'd rather have that conversation early than let something drift.

How is this different from hiring a designer?

You get 10+ years of experience designing at Sky, NatWest, Virgin Media, Citibank - without the big salary, 3-4 month hiring process, or onboarding time. You're buying speed and institutional-level thinking.

How will I communicate with the designers?

Everything happens async via Slack or email - whichever you prefer. You'll get regular updates as work progresses, and you can share feedback anytime without waiting for scheduled calls. For kickoff and major milestones, we can do quick calls to align, but most of the work happens async so you stay focused on running your business.

Who are the designers at Makely?

You’ll work directly with our experienced team of designers, led by Ali Dalton who has 10+ years in the design industry.

What software do you use?

We mostly use Figma, Adobe suite and Webflow or Framer for landing pages/website builds.

How flexible is the commitment?

Very. No long-term contracts, no lock-in. Custom projects are scoped upfront with clear milestones - you pay per phase so you're never committed to more than you've agreed. Partnership is month-to-month. Give us 30 days notice and you can pause or cancel anytime - no penalties, no hassle. We start every engagement with a discovery call to make sure we're the right fit before you commit to anything.

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$13M+ in business value · 50M+ users impacted 🚀

Product, brand & web design proven to increase revenue

We help funded B2B & B2C startups turn more of their traffic into signups, trials and paying customers.

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The problem

Most funded startups have the same issue

Your traffic is growing but revenue isn't following

Something between landing and paying isn't working - and it's not the product.

You look too similar to every other startup out there

Same layout, same colours, same copy. Investors and users move on before giving you a second look.

Your product doesn't yet signal the quality of what's behind it

First impressions are costing you trust before anyone sees what you can actually do.

What we do

Services built around revenue, for every stage of your product

From early concept to launch-ready - every service is designed to move the needle on revenue and growth, not just make things look better.

Product Design (UX &UI)

MVP build

Test your idea before you build it. Validate with real users, impress investors, and hand off to devs - all before committing dev budget.

Landing Pages

High-traffic pages that don't convert are silent revenue leaks. We build pages designed to turn visitors into signups.

Branding & Identity

First impressions decide whether users trust you. Visual identity that signals credibility before they read a word.

Framer & Webflow Dev

Fast, polished websites built without the dev dependency - live in weeks not months.

Our work

Work that fixed real problems

Real projects for funded startups and global brands - every one started with a revenue or growth challenge.

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Trusted by 50+ founders & businesses

50+

Projects shipped for startups and global brands

50M+

Users impacted through products we’ve designed

$13M+

In confirmed business value

HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT

Design that moves the needle

Real results across conversion, revenue, differentiation and fundraising - from a team that's done it at startups and global enterprises alike.

Testimonials

What founders say

“We were three months behind on product features and losing customers to better designed competitors. Ali cleared our design backlog in 90 days - first sprint delivered in two weeks. Customer feedback jumped and we avoided a $60k full-time hire.”

Michael Ruocco

Founder, MoodFlo

$60k hire avoided · 90 days

“They quickly grasped our requirements for our landing page and turned it into a polished, user friendly site that exceeded our expectations.”

Marcus Lee

Founder & CEO, SaaS startup

Landing page

“Ali brought rigour to a complex problem - facilitating user testing in South Africa and co-designing an onboarding journey that drove early signups. A successful pilot at 12 sites, 20+ customers in week one, and the project featured in the New York Times.”

Mo Baghdadi

Founder, Playserious

12 sites · NYT featured

“We used Makely for app concept work for a sales pitch. They delivered designs that look amazing while solving real user problems. Highly recommended.”

Sophie Caldwell

Co-Founder & COO, Early-stage tech startup

App concept design

Michael Ruocco

Founder, MoodFlo

$60k hire avoided · 90 days

“They quickly grasped our requirements for our landing page and turned it into a polished, user friendly site that exceeded our expectations.”

Marcus Lee

Founder & CEO, SaaS startup

Landing page

Mo Baghdadi

Founder, Playserious

12 sites · NYT featured

“We used Makely for app concept work for a sales pitch. They delivered designs that look amazing while solving real user problems. Highly recommended.”

Sophie Caldwell

Co-Founder & COO, Early-stage tech startup

App concept design

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$13M+ in confirmed business value delivered across Sky, Virgin Media, NatWest and Citibank. Book a call and we'll show you exactly where you're leaving revenue on the table.

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“Ali cleared our design backlog in 90 days…”

Michael Ruocco
Founder, MoodFlo

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Verified client reviews

50+ founders

And global brands

Our process

How we work together

Straightforward from start to finish - no fluff, just clear steps

Step 01

Book a 30-minute discovery call

We'll discuss your product, your biggest challenges, and what you're trying to achieve. No sales pitch - just an honest conversation to see if we're the right fit.

Step 02

We design, iterate and build

We work on one focused workstream at a time - designing and refining until it's right. Regular updates via Slack, designs delivered within 48-72 hours.

Step 03

Your product converts

You end up with a product that converts better, looks the part and grows with confidence - built to the same standard as products used by 50 million people.

A note from the founder

Hey, I'm Ali.

I've spent the last 10+ years designing digital products for companies like Mercedes-Benz, Citi, Sky, Virgin Media and NatWest, with work used by more than 50 million people.

The bit I've always enjoyed most is taking something complicated and making it feel simple.

That's why I started Makely: to bring the same level of product thinking I've developed working with large organisations to ambitious startups, without the layers and enterprise timelines.

Founder, Makely

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YEARS EXPERIENCE

$13M+ In business value

50M+ Users reached

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Trusted by startups and global brands across fintech, energy, media and SaaS. We'll review your goals and outline the best next steps for your product.

Trusted by 50+ founders & businesses

Product, brand & web design proven to increase revenue

Most funded startups have the same issue

Your traffic is growing but revenue isn't following

You look too similar to every other startup out there

Your product doesn't yet signal the quality of what's behind it

Services built around revenue, for every stage of your product

Product Design (UX &UI)

MVP build

Landing Pages

Branding & Identity

Framer & Webflow Dev

Work that fixed real problems

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What founders say

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How we work together

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We design, iterate and build

Your product converts

Hey, I'm Ali.

Your questions, answered

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