It's all about the next generation of Makers.

The Makery's mission is make opportunity for others in the world. To support this mission, we re-invest a percentage of our profits, resources and time into providing free design programs and curriculum for Minnesota's high school students. 

An Awesome Free UX Design Class for All Ages!

Whether you're a student, someone who works in technology, or anyone just looking to learn new digital skills, The Makery has prepared a fun and free online UX design class for you! 

FREE ONLINE UX CLASS

Meet The Makery

​Alec Hogstad
Lead UX/UI Designer

McLean Donnelly
Founder & Head of Design

Irene Lanchava
UX/UI Intern

Anatoly Khalizev
UX/UI Intern

A Maker's Values

CULTURE OF MENTORSHIP

​Regardless of talent, we’ve all had someone reach out and give us help in our professional journeys. Whether through our apprenticeship program, bootcamps, career day events, or just though grabbing a cup of coffee, making others successful is a value we live every single day.

START WITH SIMPLICITY 
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​Taken from Dieter Rams, “less but better” informs our design practice as well as our way of life. We are dedicated to simplicity and sustainability. It is through this ever constant perspective that we can focus only on essential aspects; a return back to purity, back to simplicity.

INSPIRING DESIGN 
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We have many designers and creative organizations that inspire us - we hope, we can inspire others too. We pride ourselves in thoughtful, fresh and unique approaches to design. In doing so, we will make design that stands apart - and will truly matter to clients and users. 

ABOUT THE MAKERY

The Makery is a Design Firm that specializes in User Experience (UX) and User Interface Design (UI). From company websites, eCommerce marketplaces to SaaS and mobile applications, we fine tune or revitalize your digital experiences. 

CONTACT THE MAKERY

SERVICES

User Experience Research
User Experience Design (UX)
User Interface Design (UI)
Company Websites
Brand & Identity 
​eCommerce, mobile & SaaS
Front End Development
​UX Workshops

CLIENTS

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Procter & Gamble
University of Minnesota
SPS Commerce
LifeSource
ProtoLabs
​Hired