I founded Makr in 2013 with the goal of democratizing design. Makr provided easy-to-use tools that enabled people with no design experience to design and print a variety of products.
I was the CEO and Creative Director for Makr, and for much of it’s lifespan I was the principal product designer. Makr was acquired by Staples in 2015, at which point the team pivoted to focus mostly on logos and integration points with Staples’ business.
On iPad, users could customize and print a variety of products, ranging from business cards and postcards to invitations and labels.
On iPhone, users could create and apply logos to promo products like t-shirts, tote bags, and temporary tattoos. The app also included the ability to sell what the user created via a marketplace.