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We make
People Stories

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Made By Things is a creative studio that merges craft,strategy,and anthropologyto uncover memorable people stories.
Our Methodology

We seek out the stories that most organizations overlook and make them memorable.

The result is enlightened audience confidence, thriving retention, and long-term brand affinity.

For more than a decade, we’ve helped organizations tell stories by harnessing purposeful creative direction and long-term strategy. In our experience, we noticed a shared element. The most meaningful work was often hiding inside the most overlooked industries. These organizations impact millions of lives every day, yet struggle to communicate their purpose in a memorable way. Most rely on statistics, features, mission statements, and corporate jargon.

Stories work better.
And that belief is at the heart of Made By Things.

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Anthropology

A research process to keep us curious and attentive to the stories we tell.

People
Stories

(What people care about)

Strategy

A calculative process that maintains a sharp awareness of goals.

Craft

A creative process without boundaries that strives for perfection.

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A strong partnership between organization and studio is the crux of great creation. We listen. We ask questions. We seek out the story hiding beneath the surface. Then we bring it to life through creative documentation.

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What people are saying

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We chose Made By Things because they do great work and are awesome to work with. The thinking, guidance and foresight of what’s possible and what works is why I work with them. The nice thing about working with MXT is that they are more of a partner rather than a “vendor” or “contractor”. They work collaboratively, bringing creative ideas to the table, and can be trusted to deliver.

Jon Linton, Gamalon
Jon Linton, Gamalon
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Working with the Made by Things team was a dream from the start. They understood our vision and our desire to create an engaging, fun experience for patients of all ages but what’s more, every member of the team was highly engaged in our project at every phase of development… I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this project and our Doctors and patients are delighted with the result!

Joseph Cleveland, Smile Doctors
Joseph Cleveland, Smile Doctors

What’s happening now

Field Notes

Explainer vs Brand Film

October 30, 2026

You've heard of Explainers, but what about Brand Films? How do they differ and how can you use both in your content marketing?

Podcast

109 - The Pursuit of Happiness (w/ Steph Hallett)

October 19, 2026

In this episode, Steph Hallett shares her unconventional journey into motion design, emphasizing the importance of community, continuous learning, and redefining success. With Matt and Shelby, they explore themes of passion, self-improvement, and the pursuit of happiness in creative careers.

Upcoming Events

Maat Fest

November 14, 2026

We are pleased to announce the first Maat Film Festival! This is a one-day event showcasing films that share stories of justice and advocacy. We want to see short films that face issues head-on and advocate for a better future, through documentary, narrative, or experimental filmmaking.

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