The STUDIO

A Studio for the Makers, the Creators, the Dreamers.

MadeByYou is the East Bay's Creative Studio for Makers, Creators, and Dreamers.

We built MadeByYou because we couldn't find a space like it ourselves. Studio rentals in San Francisco are expensive and far. Co-working spaces with "podcast corners" don't have the right equipment or feel. Coffee shops are loud. And there was nothing close to home that gave you the space and the tools to actually do what you wanted to do — record a podcast in the morning, shoot self-portraits with your girls in the afternoon, and prototype a new product in the maker lab right after.

So we made it. A studio where you can capture memories with the people you love, create content for your brand, spill the tea with your girls or chop it up with the boys behind a podcast mic, test a new business idea on a 3D printer or laser cutter, print your own Walgreens-style photos, flyers, and brochures in the maker lab,  make something with your hands for someone special, or just spend the afternoon doing something creative because it's been too long since you did.

Why the name?

MadeByYou is the sister space to MadeByNPS — our Experiential Creative Agency. MadeByNPS makes things for our clients. MadeByYou is the space where you make things — for yourself, for your family, for your friends, for your business, for the fun of it. Your birthday shoot. Your podcast. Your brand campaign. Your handmade gift. Your new business idea. Your group photo with the people that matter. Whatever it is, this is where it gets made.

Who is this for?

If you've ever thought "I'd do this if I had the right space and the right tools," MadeByYou is for you.

  • Friends getting together — group portraits, spill-the-tea podcast sessions, content collabs, or a hangout that turns into something worth saving

  • Families capturing milestones — birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, holidays, or "just because" days

  • Couples doing date-night shoots or recording their story for the people who matter

  • Creators batch-producing content for their socials, podcasts, or businesses

  • Small business owners shooting product photography, recording brand stories, or sitting down with friends to plan what's next

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs testing a new business idea — 3D printing, laser-cut goods, custom apparel, photo prints — without dropping thousands on equipment first

  • Gift-makers creating custom pieces for friends, family, employees, or clients

  • Hobbyists, makers, and tinkerers who don't have the space (or quiet) to create at home

  • Teams hosting workshops, brand activations, offsites, or employee appreciation events

Inside the Studio

Self Portrait Room

This space is for content creators, bloggers, influencers, brand owners, photographers who want to shoot self-portraits, headshots, product flats, and styled editorial content.

  • Photography studio setup with black umbrellas, a wooden chair, a large cream-colored fuzzy rug, pampas grass in vases, and a beige backdrop.
  • Recording studio with a microphone, a computer monitor, a sofa, a coffee table with books, candles, a television mounted on a wooden paneled wall, and potted plants.
  • A woman sitting on a bed in a brightly lit room takes a photo of herself with a camera on a tripod, with tall cacti and a window visible in the background.

Podcast Room

This space is for podcasters, coaches, speakers, educators, brand storytellers, and anyone who needs a professional sound environment for interviews, courses, or audio content.

  • Photography studio setup with black umbrellas, a wooden chair, a large cream-colored fuzzy rug, pampas grass in vases, and a beige backdrop.
  • Recording studio with a microphone, a computer monitor, a sofa, a coffee table with books, candles, a television mounted on a wooden paneled wall, and potted plants.
  • A woman sitting on a bed in a brightly lit room takes a photo of herself with a camera on a tripod, with tall cacti and a window visible in the background.

Maker Lab

This space is for DIY creators, small businesses, event planners, teachers hosting workshops, and anyone who needs a clean, spacious table to make something beautiful.

  • Photography studio setup with black umbrellas, a wooden chair, a large cream-colored fuzzy rug, pampas grass in vases, and a beige backdrop.
  • Recording studio with a microphone, a computer monitor, a sofa, a coffee table with books, candles, a television mounted on a wooden paneled wall, and potted plants.
  • A woman sitting on a bed in a brightly lit room takes a photo of herself with a camera on a tripod, with tall cacti and a window visible in the background.

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