I'm Dino Swart, founder and Creative Director of Designd Studios. I built a premium digital design and development agency across the USA and South Africa, combining AI-powered design with expert development to deliver stunning web and cross-platform mobile apps. I lead a remote team of 12 designers and developers, delivering enterprise web apps and mobile apps on tight timelines. We focus on fast delivery, superior user experience, and measurable business outcomes for startups and corporates alike.

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I'm Dino Swart, founder and Creative Director of Designd Studios. I built a premium digital design and development agency across the USA and South Africa, combining AI-powered design with expert development to deliver stunning web and cross-platform mobile apps. I lead a remote team of 12 designers and developers, delivering enterprise web apps and mobile apps on tight timelines. We focus on fast delivery, superior user experience, and measurable business outcomes for startups and corporates alike.

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I’m Dino Swart, founder and Creative Director of Designd Studios. I built a premium digital design and development agency across the USA and South Africa, combining AI-powered design with expert development to deliver stunning web and cross-platform mobile apps.

I lead a remote team of 12 designers and developers, delivering enterprise web apps and mobile apps on tight timelines. We focus on fast delivery, superior user experience, and measurable business outcomes for startups and corporates alike.

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English
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Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Designd Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and scaled a premium digital design and development agency across USA and South Africa. Led a remote team of 12 designers and developers delivering enterprise web apps and mobile apps. Secured and delivered projects worth over $750k for US startups and SA corporates.

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper MaeGold – AI-Powered Fintech Trading Dashboard & SaaS Platform

    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

    paper Dynamic Legal – Modern Legal-Tech Platform Full website + client portal launched in 6 days

    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

    paper Find Me A Farm – Luxury Real-Estate Marketplace for Farms, Ranches & Estates

    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