TWO BECOME ONE
We build what others only dream
SIGNAL
From $120–180/hr · $8,000–24,000/project fixed
HOW WE MET
Chen and Maya met at a hackathon in 2022 and realised their skills were mirror images of each other. Chen architects systems that don't break; Maya designs interfaces that don't need explaining. Together they've shipped 34 products — from solo SaaS MVPs to enterprise design systems — without a single missed deadline.
THE PARTNERS
Distinct disciplines, complementary instincts. Each partner owns their craft — neither hides behind the other.
Chen Wei
Full-Stack Engineer
10 years building products people actually use. TypeScript maximalist. Obsessed with performance budgets.
Maya Rodriguez
UX / Brand Designer
Former Airbnb design lead. I believe great design is invisible — until it disappears and someone notices.
Combined skills
SELECTED WORK
Every piece below is work this duo delivered together — under one contract, with two signatures.
SaaS · 2025
Northbridge Capital
Product · 2025
Lattice Health
Design System · 2024
Vercel
SaaS · 2024
Arca Studio
Platform · 2024
Helio
Consumer · 2023
Warble
CLIENTS SAY
from 29 verified reviews
“Chen and Maya didn't just build our product — they shaped how we think about it. Every decision was collaborative, considered, and on time. I've worked with agencies twice their price and got half the result.”
Sarah Chen
Founder, Northbridge Capital
“I've hired over 40 freelancers. This duo is the first pair I'd rehire immediately, before the invoice clears.”
Marcus Webb
CTO, Lattice Health
“The handoff process alone was worth it. Zero knowledge loss between design and development.”
Yuki Tanaka
Product Lead, Vercel
OUR COMMITMENT
Payment split
60 / 40 (Chen / Maya)
Coverage
If one partner is unavailable, the other maintains progress and client communication.
Handoff
All assets, documentation, and credentials transferred within 48 hours of project close.
Availability
Mon–Fri · 9–6 PT · 4-hour response SLA
LET'S WORK
Create a free account to send @the-makers a project brief. No payment until both parties agree.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You send a brief
A few sentences or a full scope doc — both work.
They respond within 48h
Mon–Fri · 9–6 PT · 4-hour response SLA
Scope & quote
Clear deliverables, fixed or hourly. From $120–180/hr.
Work begins — you get two signatures
Both partners commit. Escrow-backed, change-request protected.