mayamada

Let’s work together.

mayamada is a creative studio at the intersection of manga, gaming, and live experience. Whether you’re a school, a corporate team, or a brand looking to connect with diverse audiences — we’d love to hear from you.

About mayamada

Founded in London, mayamada is a Black-led creative studio using manga art and storytelling to inspire, empower, and connect people across communities. From original comics to live events, digital content, and early-careers programmes, everything we do connects back to our creative universe.

Our Services

Every service connects back to our creative universe. Click any area to learn more.

How we work

We’re a mission-driven agency with a specific focus. Here’s what that means in practice.

✓  What we do

  • Skills development — storytelling, manga, and creative skills workshops and training programmes
  • Creative events — game jams, community gatherings, and inclusive live experiences
  • Consultancy — strategic advice on narrative development and creative team structures
  • Manga commissions — custom manga creation aligned with our storytelling universe and values
  • Youth programmes — educational workshops and experiences that empower young people in their creative journeys
  • Content creation — livestreams, social content, and event highlights that showcase the creative community

✗  What we don’t do

  • General design services — ad hoc logo design, branding packages, or marketing materials unrelated to storytelling or community
  • Ad hoc content production — one-off photography, video, or general content creation outside our programmes
  • Web or app development — websites, digital products, or technical builds outside our specific offerings
  • Traditional advertising — promotional campaigns or marketing materials that don’t connect to our mission

Not sure if your project is a fit? Just ask — we’re happy to point you in the right direction.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

▼  What does mayamada do?

We’re a Black-led, mission-driven creative studio based in London. We work across original manga and storytelling, live events, digital content, diversity-in-gaming, creative workshops and talks, white-label creative services, and early-careers programmes. Everything we do connects back to one mission: equipping generations to thrive on the creative journey.

▼  Who do you typically work with?

Schools, youth organisations, corporates, non-profits, event organisers, brands with DEI goals, and organisations that want to reach diverse communities in authentic ways. If your brief has creativity, community, or storytelling at its heart, we’re likely a good fit.

▼  I’m not sure which service is right for us — can you help?

Absolutely. Use the enquiry form to tell us a little about what you’re trying to achieve and we’ll point you in the right direction. You don’t need to have it figured out before you reach out.

▼  I’m a parent or teacher — how can mayamada support a young person I know?

We run workshops and talks for young people from upper primary through to university level, and the Showrunners Programme for those ready to enter the creative industries. Beyond that, our podcast and livestreams offer learning and insights from working creatives, we show up at events across the year, and our Discord community is open to anyone aged 13 and over. There’s genuinely something at every stage.

▼  Do you offer a free initial consultation?

Yes. Our first conversation is always about understanding your goals — there’s no obligation and no pitch. We want to make sure we’re the right fit before either of us commits to anything.

▼  Can you work with organisations on smaller budgets?

We work across a range of project sizes and budgets. Some of our programmes — including Showrunners Projects — are free to access. For paid services, we’ll always be transparent about costs in the proposal stage. If budget is a constraint, tell us and we’ll explore what’s possible.

▼  Do you work with organisations outside the UK?

Our work is primarily UK-based, but we’re open to international conversations — particularly for digital projects, podcast production, and consultancy. Get in touch and we’ll let you know what’s feasible.

▼  What kinds of projects do you not take on?

We’re a mission-driven studio, so we’re selective. We don’t offer general graphic design, ad hoc photography or video production, or web development unconnected to our programmes. We also won’t take on projects that contradict our values around diversity, inclusion, and positive impact. If you’re unsure, just ask — we’ll always be straight with you.

▼  Can we commission work that isn’t related to storytelling or manga?

Our specialism is storytelling, visual narrative, and creative development — so we’re strongest when there’s a story at the heart of the brief. If a project sits outside that, we’ll tell you honestly and, where we can, point you towards someone better placed to help.

▼  What’s the best way to start working with mayamada?

Fill in the enquiry form below with a brief outline of what you have in mind — even rough notes are fine. We’ll come back to you within 2 working days to set up an initial conversation and take it from there.

Get in touch directly

Prefer to reach out by email? Drop us a message and we’ll come back to you within 2 working days. Whether you have a question, a brief, or just want to explore what’s possible — we’re all ears.

Or use our service enquiry form to tell us more about what you’re looking for.