Swim Duck Swim is an independent branding and design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. We help ambitious businesses build distinctive brands that are strategically sharp, creatively powerful and commercially relevant.
Our capabilities span brand strategy, positioning, naming, brand architecture, visual identity, packaging design, creative direction and digital design. We partner with businesses at different stages, from launching new brands and products to repositioning established businesses, premiumising existing offers and building stronger brand portfolios for growth.
Our approach brings strategy and design together from the start. We get close to the business, understand the category, audience and commercial opportunity, and establish a clear strategic foundation before translating it into a distinctive brand identity and experience.
We have particular experience in food and beverage, FMCG, wine, hospitality, lifestyle, wellness and premium consumer brands. Based in Cape Town, we work with clients across South Africa and internationally.
Our clients include La Motte Wine Estate, JAN, Coca-Cola and Leopard’s Leap, Xero Accounting alongside a growing portfolio of ambitious independent and emerging brands.
We believe strong branding should do something for the business. It should create differentiation, build recognition, increase desirability and give businesses a clearer platform for growth.
Swim Duck Swim works as a senior, hands-on brand development partner, combining strategic thinking, creative direction and design execution to help businesses build brands with relevance, distinction and lasting commercial value.
"They loved what they did and strived to create impactful designs that cut through."
Sep 15, 2026
Founder, Molo Brand Consultancy
Marina Loubser
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Cape Town, South Africa
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Swim Duck Swim provided brand identity design for a brand consultancy. The team created a design strategy, a proof of concept, a logo, font selection, imagery style, iconography, web design, and more.
Swim Duck Swim exceeded expectations and delivered on all aspects of the brief. The team managed all facets of delivery excellently. They provided senior strategic guidance throughout the process. It was an absolute pleasure working with them.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of Molo Brand Consultancy, an agency that provides hands-on brand strategy, positioning, and go-to-market (GTM) planning services to founders and senior leaders. We combine global experience with startup energy to accelerate business momentum without the need for a full-time agency resource.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Swim Duck Swim?
I had a brand concept on paper and required a brand design team to give it life across multiple touchpoints for a variety of audiences.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Swim Duck Swim provided brand identity design work across the touchpoints for a brand launch. The team delivered a design strategy and proof of concept, logo, font selection, imagery style, iconography design, web design across pages, corporate stationery, and social content. Swim Duck Swim also handled the rollout of the design across the pages before handing it over to developers for the final go-live.
What is the team composition?
We worked with 2–5 teammates from Swim Duck Swim.
How did you come to work with Swim Duck Swim?
I have seen their work across a number of brand designs that stood out, I chose them over other options because of their high ratings, great culture fit, and design excellence.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from September 2025–January 2026.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Swim Duck Swim exceeded all expectations and delivered on all aspects of the brief and beyond. We saw an increase in website traffic, positive brand associations, increased engagement on social media, and design impact/cut-through across client categories.
How did Swim Duck Swim perform from a project management standpoint?
Swim Duck Swim had excellent management of all facets of delivery. They went over and above to get the job done on time and within budget. We communicated via in-person and virtual meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their design work was next level. They provided senior strategic guidance throughout the process. The team was hands-on and dedicated; they loved what they did and strived to create impactful designs that cut through. It was an absolute pleasure working with them, and I’ll be using them for other projects of mine and with my client base.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there weren’t any.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
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