Studio

We’re a creative studio focused on building brands, websites and digital experiences that perform. Combining strategy, design and technology, we work with ambitious businesses to create clear, considered and effective outcomes that support long-term growth.

Selected clients

We’ve partnered with a range of businesses across different sectors, from growing brands to established organisations. Each collaboration is built on trust, shared ambition and a commitment to delivering work that makes a difference.

Our people

A team of thinkers, designers and developers with a shared focus on doing things properly. Each member brings their own expertise, but we work as one, combining our skills to create work that is considered, refined and built to perform.

Rich Hayden

Managing Director

The true spirit of MADEBY7. Inspired by exceptional design and life itself. Rich has a justifiably huge reputation in the industry and if you want to know the true meaning of our brand, reach out to Rich and he will share exactly why we are MADEBY7, it won’t be what you think.

Nick Goulding

Digital Director

Starting from a friendship born over 40yrs ago, our relationship with Nick has been built on huge trust and loyalty. Now, with over 25yrs experience in the digital world, Nick brings a wealth of experience to the team. From strategy to implementation, he’s as solid as they come.

Liz Barlow

Client Services Director

Liz supports our clients and enables us to deliver excellence time and time again. Liz absolutley gets client service and always goes out of her way to treat others as she would wish to be treated.

Rick Armstrong

Director

For two decades Rick worked in the Middle East heading the Gulf offices for one of the worlds biggest advertising agencies. Rick brings to the table extensive marketing and creative acumen, motivation and leadership, business development and much valued mentorship.

SVEN

Creative Director

Our beautifully crafted machine. A creative genius and our secret source who has created magic for the largest brands in the world. Want to meet him? Come and have a chat, be great to talk.

Paul Young

Director

In the fashion world, there is no stronger professional than Paul Young. Having worked with some of the largest fashion brands in the world, from G-Star RAW, JD Sports and Filson, Paul now repositions, reinvents or invents fashion and luxury brands through world-class strategy.

How We Work

Our process is simple and considered. We start by understanding your business, your audience and your goals. From there, we define direction, explore ideas and deliver solutions that are both creative and commercially effective. Everything we do is connected, ensuring consistency across branding, web design, SEO and digital.

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Company notes

Brand refresh

We are delighted to have launched the new brand and website for the team at Candid HR. The project involved creating a fresh, professional identity and a modern website designed to clearly communicate their expertise, strengthen their online presence and support the continued growth of the business.

07.05.2026

New clients

Busy, busy in the studio… and we are delighted to welcome James David Interiors, Jifco, Newlands Insurance and Cedarwell on board. We are looking forward to working closely with each business to create strategic, high-performing brands and digital experiences that support their continued growth.

06.05.2026

Brand Execution – Hands Hard Wear

A brilliant journey from concept to launch, culminating in the successful creation of an exciting new apparel brand for Hands. Designed exclusively for the construction industry, the brand combines a strong identity with purpose-led clothing created specifically for professionals working on site and in the trade.

05.05.2026