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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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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