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Nina is the co-founder and creative lead at Swim Duck Swim. Previously, she founded Room 13 Design, one of Cape Town’s most respected design studios. Nina’s creative instincts are tuned to a different frequency. The kind that sees around corners. She’s known for turning complex briefs into beautiful, intelligent design systems that stand the test of time.

Ro has spent 25 years working across the food, beverage, and lifestyle space in the UK, Scandinavia, and South Africa. He spent time at Innocent Drinks in both the UK and Denmark during the brand’s rise, and went on to lead projects across CRM, brand strategy, and product innovation for Brandhouse, BAT, and Sir Fruit, where he helped drive a decade of brand and business growth. As co-founder of Swim Duck Swim, Ro brings commercial focus, creative range, and a deep understanding of how to build brands people care about.

Fred is a visual communication expert with a global portfolio that spans luxury, fashion, food, lifestyle, and the arts. He’s helped shape standout campaigns for top-tier clients across the world, always combining sharp design with strong cultural insight. His work speaks loudest when it’s out in the wild, making brands look the part and feel relevant.

Jade is a leading Cape Town-based illustrator and designer whose work has become a fixture in contemporary South African design. With a double BA from UCT and Vega, she’s known for her narrative-driven approach, feminine edge, and dreamlike aesthetic. Her portfolio spans global brands, galleries, and personal projects, each carrying her unmistakable signature and emotional depth.

Carla is a qualified graphic designer and art director with experience across product development, marketing, and team leadership. As the studio manager project management, stakeholder relationships, and commercial management, all delivered with calm, focus, and care. She values collaboration, clear communication, and the kind of teamwork that makes great ideas possible.

Sash is a co-founder of Swim Duck Swim and has helped shape some of South Africa’s most loved brands. Her experience spans FMCG, startups, multinationals, and incubators. She’s led award-winning campaigns like the Carling Cup sports sponsorship and launched a groundbreaking CSI initiative for AB InBev that won a Grand Prix at Cannes. Sharp on strategy and driven by purpose, Sash brings energy, clarity, and a deep commitment to growth that matters.

Our extended team includes trusted collaborators across design, web, content, media, strategy, and production. We work with the best in the business, not just for their skills, but for how they think. They help us go wider, move faster, deliver projects at any scale and make better work every time.