Our Story
Mav·er·ick /ˈmæv.ɚ.ɪk/ n.
An independent individual who does not go along with a group or party.
Back in 2020, I started MA/DE at my desk in a tiny one-bedroom apartment just outside of Maverick Square in East Boston. I had just graduated as a mechanical engineer and decided to explore the world of design instead of sticking to the engineering path I had been building toward.
Maverick Design Studio began as a generalist studio. We did any kind of freelance work you could think of: websites, graphics, products, animation, and photography. We were a jack-of-all-trades design service for other small businesses and entrepreneurs starting their journey. We believed everyone deserves quality, no matter their budget. From the beginning, we made everything to the highest standard and always considered environmentally friendly processes and materials.
We did it all, but I felt like something was missing. We needed to be the ones producing the products to ensure they were made to our standards.
It wasn't until years later that everything clicked for us. We pitched a small leather cover to a client to complement one of their products, and we never looked back. In working on that first softgoods project, I learned that all our CAD and renderings weren't enough. The answer was suddenly staring me in the face. I've always appreciated a well-made bag, been entranced by every stitch, and gotten caught up in the hype of sneaker design. I even had a background in leatherwork since high school.
Our goal is to build on the legacy of manufacturing in Massachusetts and become the largest producer and supplier of the highest quality leather and softgoods.
Although our vision has evolved over the years, we've always stood by the core values of the business and the true definition of a maverick. Now that we're no longer in Maverick Square, we've shortened our name to MA/DE. I think that fits what we do: we make.