Campaign Story

The Problem

Across Asia, millions of small designers and craft makers have brilliant products but lack the branding, photography, and digital know-how to compete online. Marketplaces are saturated; algorithms favor large sellers; and creative entrepreneurs spend more time uploading listings than creating art. What’s missing is a bridge between artistry and automation—a platform that lets local creators present their work with the polish of a global brand.

The Solution – Mak Nisy

Mak Nisy was founded to blend creativity, technology, and commerce. Its all-in-one creator suite lets artisans upload raw sketches or product photos and instantly generate:

• AI-enhanced lifestyle visuals (for social ads and storefronts)

• Smart copywriting suggestions based on tone and audience

• Auto-generated shop layouts with payment and shipping integrations

Creators can then publish their collections directly on the Mak Nisy marketplace, which focuses on storytelling—every product page reads like a mini brand profile, not just a price tag.

For buyers, the platform offers curated discovery through an AI stylist recommender, connecting ethical consumers to authentic creators from villages, dorm studios, and micro-brands across Asia.

Technology Stack

• AI Modules: StyleGAN-based visual enhancer and text-to-brand description engine

• Platform: Next.js + Firebase stack optimized for mobile creators

• Commerce Integration: Stripe, Razorpay, and GrabPay connectors

• Analytics: Creator growth dashboard tracking engagement, conversion, and brand value metrics

Team & Vision

Founded in 2024 by Nisa Amin and Marcus Lim, Mak Nisy began as a student-run design studio and evolved into a SaaS-driven creator economy platform. The name “Mak Nisy” (a playful blend of “make nicely”) symbolizes the company’s mission: empower creation with care and craft.

Their vision is to become Asia’s Shopify for artisans, enabling one million micro-creators to earn sustainable income by 2030 through automation and community-driven storytelling.

Current Traction

• 1,500+ creator sign-ups from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines

• 320+ live stores using Mak Nisy templates

• 70% of active creators are women-led small businesses

• Featured by “Women In Tech SEA 2025” as a promising impact startup

Impact & Goals

Mak Nisy aims to redefine how small creative businesses operate online—by lowering barriers to entry, elevating presentation quality, and preserving local artistic identity. It directly supports UN SDG 8 (Decent Work) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) through creative entrepreneurship.