Makivo
A hand sketching product ideas beside fabric swatches, hardware samples and a finished water bottle
Where we work

Your idea.
Made in China.
Done right.

Product research, factory sourcing and sampling across China's manufacturing hubs.

01 / Who we help

Different ambitions.
One place to start.

Tell us what you're working toward.

From creator to brand owner

Your next product.

You've built an audience and have a product in mind. Now you need to know if it can be made, and what it would take.

A creator photographing a folded linen shirt on a table beside a ring light and phone tripod
02 / What we do

Make Ideas Move

Three services, plus ongoing support when you need it. Start at the stage you're at.

Product Feasibility Sprint

Find out if your idea can be made, and roughly what it will cost, before you spend on production.

You’ll get
  • Materials and manufacturing brief
  • Indicative cost and MOQ ranges
  • Proceed, adjust, or rethink advice

Best for: Creators and founders with a new product idea.

Comparing finishes and packaging samples
Comparing finishes and packaging samples
03 / How it works

China can make it. We help you find the right partner.

From textiles and ceramics to electronics and packaging, the options are vast. Here’s how we narrow them down.

01 /

Share your idea

Rough is fine. We shape it into a clear brief, because vague briefs make wrong samples.

02 /

Agree on the plan

We confirm the scope, deliverables, and fee before work begins.

03 /

We do the research

We compare fit, materials, tooling, and terms, not just the lowest quote.

04 /

You decide

You choose what happens next, with the facts in front of you.

Why work with us

First-time friendly

Never sourced from China before? We guide you through it.

Plain English

We explain sourcing terms, so you always know what’s being decided.

Built around your budget

Our advice fits what you need and can realistically invest.

Honest about limits

We’re upfront about risks, unknowns, and what’s outside our scope.

Makivo provides research and consulting. Manufacturing, supplier verification, purchasing, and logistics are separate activities.

Your next chapter starts here

Have a product idea?
Let’s explore the possibilities.

Tell us what you want to make. We’ll help you find a practical place to start.