Hi, I’m Dino Swart, founder and Creative Director of Designd Studios, a transatlantic digital design and development agency delivering premium web, mobile and brand solutions for clients in the USA and South Africa.
We blend AI-powered design with expert craftsmanship to deliver stunning websites and cross-platform apps, with fast delivery timelines and a focus on measurable business outcomes for startups and corporates alike.
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MaeGold – AI-Enhanced Trading Intelligence Platform
Live site → https://www.twine.net/signin
We built MaeGold from the ground up as a cutting-edge SaaS for serious traders — blending real-time fintech tools, AI-powered insights, and seamless broker integrations into a dashboard that’s as intuitive as it is powerful. This wasn’t a simple site; it’s a full-stack web app that handles authentication, data persistence, edge functions, external APIs, and AI processing at scale. Delivered as a complete MVP in 8 weeks, with production-ready architecture for thousands of users.
Key Features Delivered:
• Secure user authentication & role-based access (Supabase Auth)
• Real-time trading dashboard with live charts, portfolio tracking, and webhook-driven alerts
• AI-Powered Analysis: Gemini integration for sentiment analysis, RAG-based learning system, and predictive market insights
• Broker & Data Integrations: Alpaca for automated trading, TradingView for advanced charting, NewsAPI for sentiment feeds
• Subscription-Ready Backend: Tiered plans with Stripe-ready hooks, usage metering, and data persistence (Supabase Postgres)
• Responsive, dark-mode UI with interactive components (charts, modals, notifications)
• Edge Functions for low-latency API orchestration and webhook handling
• Mobile-optimized for on-the-go trading decisions
Tech Stack:
React 18 + TypeScript • Supabase (Auth, Database, Edge Functions) • Gemini AI API • Alpaca & TradingView APIs • NewsAPI • Tailwind CSS • Framer Motion • Vercel (hosting & serverless)
Business Impact (Beta Launch Metrics):
• 250+ beta users onboarded in first month
• 85% retention rate with AI insights driving 40% faster decision-making
• Processed 10k+ real-time data points daily without downtime
• Early feedback: “Transformed my trading workflow” – positioned for $10k+ MRR at scale
This project showcases our expertise in complex fintech SaaS: secure, scalable, and AI-infused apps that go beyond dashboards to deliver real alpha for users. We handled everything from architecture design to live integrations, ensuring compliance-ready code (GDPR, SOC 2 vibes) for global traders.
→ View live platform: https://www.twine.net/signin (login required for full dashboard)
→ Full case study & tech deep-dive: https://www.twine.net/signin
Built & launched by Designd Studios – USA
Fixed price | 8-week end-to-end delivery | Unlimited revisions | Ongoing support
Dynamic Legal Services – Legal-Tech Platform for Business Rescue & Corporate Recovery
Live site: https://www.twine.net/signin
We transformed a traditional insolvency and business-rescue law firm into a fully digital, client-centric powerhouse — designed, developed, and launched in just 6 days.
Key Features Delivered:
• Clean, trust-building brand identity and modern website (dark-mode legal aesthetic)
• Fully encrypted client portal with secure file sharing and case tracking
• Automated document generation (Notices, Resolutions, Section 129 letters, Liquidation applications)
• Digital client onboarding + e-signature workflow (HelloSign integration)
• Appointment booking system with calendar sync
• Blog & resource center for directors facing financial distress
• Lightning-fast Next.js 14 site with 99–100 Lighthouse scores
• Mobile-first design that works perfectly on phones and tablets
• SEO optimized — already ranking #1–3 for “business rescue South Africa”, “company liquidation advisor”, “director liability advice”
Tech Stack:
Next.js 14 • React • TypeScript • Tailwind CSS • Supabase (auth + database) • HelloSign API • Vercel hosting
Business Impact:
• 400 % increase in monthly inquiries within first 60 days
• Reduced admin time by ~70 % through automation
• Enabled the firm to serve high-value corporate clients nationwide without adding staff
• Positioned Dynamic Legal as the most modern, accessible insolvency practice in the region
This project proves we don’t just build pretty websites — we build systems that directly grow revenue and streamline operations, even in highly regulated industries like law.
→ View live site: https://www.twine.net/signin
→ Full case study & speed-build video: https://www.twine.net/signin
Built & launched by Designd Studios – USA
Fixed price | 6-day delivery | Unlimited revisions
FindMeAFarm.com – Luxury Farm & Ranch Real-Estate Marketplace
Live site: https://www.twine.net/signin
We took a raw idea and turned it into one of the most beautiful and highest-converting niche real-estate platforms in the US — designed, developed and launched in just 4 days.
Key Features Delivered:
• Clean, modern UI/UX with cinematic full-screen photography
Advanced property search & map integration (Google Maps API)
Luxury filtering system (acreage, price, livestock-ready, water rights, vineyards, equestrian, etc.)
Owner & agent dashboards with saved searches and inquiry management
High-speed Next.js 14 + React server components for instant page loads
Fully responsive – looks flawless on mobile, tablet and desktop
SEO-optimized structure already ranking on page 1 for multiple long-tail farm terms
Built on Framer Motion for buttery-smooth animations and micro-interactions
Tech Stack:
Next.js 14 (App Router) • React • TypeScript • Tailwind CSS • Framer Motion • PostgreSQL • Google Maps API • Vercel hosting
Results so far (first 30 days live):
• 180+ premium listings uploaded
• 8-figure total property value showcased
• Average session duration 4m 12s
• Multiple qualified buyer inquiries within first week
This project is a perfect example of our signature style: agency-level design quality combined with startup speed. We deliver pixel-perfect, fully custom websites in 24 hours to 5 days and complex marketplaces in under 3 weeks — fixed price, no contracts, unlimited revisions.
View live → https://www.twine.net/signin
Built by Designd Studios – USA
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