Let’s face it — the form builder space is crowded. With so many big players already dominating the market, it’s not exactly the kind of project most people dream of tackling. But sometimes, the best ideas come from the most unexpected places.
This is the story of how Makeform AI came to life — a journey filled with serendipity, challenges, and a whole lot of persistence.
It All Started With a Domain Name
Earlier this year, I stumbled across a domain name I couldn’t resist: formai.com. Something about it clicked. I didn’t know what I was going to build at first, but I knew I had to do something with it.
At the time, I had no plans to dive into the form-building space. But the domain sparked an idea: What if you could use AI to create forms, quizzes, and surveys — just by chatting? It sounded like a fresh take on a well-worn industry, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
So, I started building.
Hitting a Snag: The Trademark Dilemma
Everything was going smoothly until I hit an unexpected roadblock: the domain violated a trademark.
By that point, I had already poured weeks into the project. Stopping wasn’t an option. I knew I had to pivot — fast.
That’s when I came up with a new name: Makeform AI. It felt just right. A simple, memorable name that reflects exactly what the tool does — making forms with the help of AI.
