What is make +SHift?

Since 2011, we have offered product design consulting, CNC prototyping, and continuing design education—bridging the gap between concept and creation for a wide range of clients. We specialize in transforming ideas into tangible, impactful products.

At Make+SHift, we’ve collaborated with everyone from entrepreneurs, artisans, and woodworkers to architects, engineers, and universities. Our projects span from large-scale sculptures and architectural installations to limited-run production parts and prototypes. Each year brings new opportunities to expand our experience through meaningful, hands-on work with passionate clients.

Whether you're a company in need of design solutions, a startup ready to prototype, or a designer seeking to grow your skills—We can help you make it.

“It all began with an idea to have a creative space where I could build my ideas and work with other creative people to help build their ideas too. “

Services include:

  • CNC cutting

  • Continuing Design Education Classes

  • Product Design Consulting

  • Product Design Makerspace Membership

Leverage our experience

Brooke M Davis, IDSA

Founder, Senior Industrial Design

Davis launched make+SHift in 2011, when she won $25,000 in the A+FCU business plan competition.

Davis has over 20+ years of experience working in the design field and teaching at the collegiate level. She currently teaches as an adjunct at The University of Texas in the College of Design and at St. Edwards University. Prior teaching experience includes Appalachian State University, The University of Louisiana, and Purdue University. Her focus ranges from teaching 3D design to design process and research methodologies in the design field.

Brooke is also well known for passion in creating beautiful furniture design that combines complex CAD surfacing with CNC processes. Doing so allows her to create furniture may be best described as art. See more of her work at brookemdavisdesign.com

Mechanical Engineering Affiliates:

Clandestine Product Design

Hypercube Design

Pump Studios

Sauber Design

Hugo

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