Build What Matters.
Ship Without the Drama.
Make Real Human Impact.
Shipping is hard
Most teams stall. Buried in meetings, blocked by uncertainty, or stuck polishing ideas that never go live.
We started Make and Ship to fix that and chose our name because we know that’s the hardest part. Having spent years building products in high-stakes environments, we know what the right product looks like and what it takes to get it out the door.
That means working in close dialogue with real users, building with them not for them, so what we ship actually gets used.
And that’s how we help mission-driven teams like yours launch digital products that drive engagement, adoption, and create lasting impact.
It’s all about execution
Ideas are worthless
Ideas are plentiful but without execution, they’re just potential. What matters is turning them into value.
Execution is everything
Real value comes from how well an idea is executed. It separates what gets used from what gets ignored.
How we work
We work in short, focused cycles. We ship working software quickly, test it with real users, and improve it in real time.
Everything is shaped by ongoing feedback and clear intent, so you can make confident decisions, reduce risk, and keep momentum.
We don’t disappear into a sprint backlog. We stay close, stay visible, and stay open, ready to communicate, adjust and plot the right path forward.
Why we work this way
Because this is how you reduce risk and avoid waste. By validating ideas early and often, we help you focus on what works and cut what doesn’t before time and money are sunk.
When it happens
We release in phases: Alpha, then Beta, then Live. This gives space for testing, feedback, and iteration without losing momentum, and ensures each step delivers real value.
We’ll find the right balance for each phase based on your goal, whether that’s a demonstration, a pilot, or full operation.
Who we are
We’re a hands-on senior team of designers, developers, and delivery leads who know what it takes to build and launch digital products in the real world.
From health to finance to public services, we bring the experience, judgement, and speed that complex projects demand.
Simon Heys
Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Simon is a product and design lead who bridges creative thinking and practical delivery. He focuses on making digital experiences simple, useful, and grounded in how people actually use them.
Mark Thomsit
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Mark is a technical leader with deep experience delivering complex digital systems. He brings a clear, user-focused approach to architecture, agile delivery, and making sure good ideas actually get built.
Who we’ve helped
We work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients across industries to turn complex needs into digital solutions.
Sectors
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Finance and fintech
- Public sector and government
- Telecoms and infrastructure
- E-commerce, SaaS, and digital platforms
Experience
- Product and service strategy
- User research and experience design
- Interaction and interface design
- Full-stack product engineering
- Data platforms and system integration
Challenges
- Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
- Blockchain and Distributed Systems
- Drones and Autonomous Systems
- Quantum Computing
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
Why teams choose Make and Ship
We reduce risk and deliver value early
Our lean, iterative approach means no bloated timelines or wasted spend. Just steady, measurable progress.
We’re digital product specialists
From prototypes to scaled platforms, we’ve shipped products across sectors that users actually adopt and return to.
We don’t just build. We validate
Every feature is tested with real users, so you know what works before you scale.
We’ve done this before
With experience across healthcare, fintech, public sector, and startups, we know how to navigate complexity and deliver clarity.
We’re committed to real human impact
Everything we build is designed to matter, for your users and your organisation.
Make and Ship
Shipping is hard. Most teams struggle to get from idea to impact. We help you ship real products people actually use.
What if you could move faster and deliver real human impact?
Whether you’re starting from scratch or stuck mid-build, we can help you move forward. Fast, and with purpose.
Services
Digital Blueprint
Define the path to an App or Website that delivers real-world results
Get a personalised digital blueprint to help you increase engagement and deliver measurable outcomes in under 6 months
Data Platform Audit
From firefighting and uncertainty to a platform that supports growth
This strategic Data Platform Audit gives you total clarity on what’s working, what’s in the way, and what to fix first so you can scale with confidence, not chaos.
Web and App MVP
From concept to live app ready for real-user feedback
Don’t have the team to execute? Get expert-led delivery that brings your vision to life fast and with total confidence