About us
Sidebar is a collective of creative, technical, and digital marketing specialists. We believe in making every touchpoint someone has with your brand, the best possible experience.
ABOUT US
Sidebar is a collective of creative, technical, and digital marketing specialists. We believe in making every brand touchpoint, the best possible experience.
SERVICES
We’re a full-service digital agency, without the full-service agency overheads and red-tape. We’re nimble, adaptable, and most of all, obsessed with not letting bad marketing and design happen to good clients (that’s you). Whether you’re looking for help on a specific project or needing skills on a short or long-term retainer basis, we’re nimble and can create a solution that works for you.
Strategy
We’re single-minded in our mission to deliver results. And there can be no results without sound strategy.
Consulting Services
We love applying our knowledge and experience to new challenges for our clients and partners. We offer consulting services across our different areas of expertise.
Design
Sidebar has design in its DNA. As ex-agency art directors, we know the power good design has to completely transform a user experience.
Digital
We create cost-effective, beautifully functional and scalable websites and apps that apply best-practice, every step of the way.
Technology
Successful digital marketing requires a solid grasp of current technology combined with a future-focus and willingness to constantly learn and experiment.
Marketing
You can have the best product offering, most beautiful website, and world-class customer service, but without the right marketing support, none of it really matters.
PROJECTS
Sidebar offers cost-effective creative and technical solutions that don’t compromise on quality. We have extensive experience producing work for clients across diverse industries around the world.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We’re millennials. So naturally we believe we’re special. But when it comes to Sidebar, we know our business model truly sets us apart.
Plug-and-play solutions
Our nimble, decentralised structure means we’re flexible in the way we’re able to provide solutions for clients on a once-off, short or long term basis.
Truly full-service
We strategise, conceptualise, design, craft, implement, build, run, and report on anything you need us to. Seriously. Our extensive network of thinkers and do-ers can make anything happen.
Global footprint
With team members and collaborators in multiple countries and time-zones, clients around the world can trust us to deliver.
Highly competitive pricing
Without traditional overheads, the digitally-connected way we work means we can offer competitive and cost-effective pricing.
THE TEAM
What are your specialties?
Beautiful design is our first love. Digital is our playground.
Is there such a thing as a bad app idea?
Yes. And you can trust us to tell you if yours is one of them
Our design pet-hates
The Papyrus font and Comic Sans must fall. Asking for a high-res image and receiving it in a Word document.
Most-used email sign off?
Kind regards
Most-used emojis in our group chat?
*hand on face emoji*
Kerry Muller
Co-Founder and Managing Director
A seasoned Creative Director with an abundance of imagination and great creative intuition. Observant and curious, a risk taker without fear of failure. The person you want by your side when taking a leap of creative faith. A specialist in UX and UI design, social media, packaging and on-air promos.
Carli Schoeman
Co-Founder and Director of Digital
A Digital Creative Director with diverse, well-rounded marketing experience. Specialises in website design, integrated campaign thinking, social media and mobile apps. Earned her creative stripes in traditional and specialist digital ad agencies. Experienced in brand development, print media and known for creating winning pitches.
Oliver Huxter
Director of Branding
Worked his way through publishing, advertising, TV and digital. From managing the identities of international media networks, to launching film festivals or pitching to CEOs, Oliver has a love for building brands. With a degree in Design from Central Saint Martins School of Art and an MBA from Herriot Watt University, he’s at home in the creative studio and the boardroom.
Alista Muller
Virtual Studio Manager
Having worked and traveled around the world, he brings international, multi-industry experience to the team. An all-rounder who thrives on organisation and effective project management, right from the get-go to completion. He prioritizes clear, effective communication, and quality results.
Real testimonials
“Sidebar Design have been instrumental in ensuring the Oxford Human Rights Hub realises its goals of creating an egalitarian space for the discussion of human rights. They have helped create a globally recognised brand identity for us and their design work has made us stand out in a crowded field. We are so happy and grateful to be partnering with them and cannot recommend them highly enough!”
Meghan Campbell
Deputy Director, Oxford Human Rights Hub
“It’s rare to find an agency that simply ‘gets’ what you need and makes it happen seamlessly. Sidebar has been that partner for us. They’ve transformed our brand for the better at every touchpoint.”
Henk Roos
CEO, Transact & Protect Insure
“Sidebar did my new website and social media strategy. They had a clear vision for my brand in the unique market that I work in. The team were very helpful, super knowledgeable and reliable. I would recommend Sidebar for any company that wants to improve their conversion and stay ahead of the game.”
Matt le Roux
Owner, MLR Chiropractics
“As a small start-up business we knew exactly what we wanted but were facing issues with designers in understanding our needs – that was until we reached out to Kerry from Sidebar. Kerry is not only a creative and professional individual but most importantly is willing to hear and understand her client’s needs and truly puts all her passion into the work she delivers. Sidebar has certainly made an impression on us and we will most definitely continue to reach out to them, to help us make our vision come alive creatively.”
Buthaina Al-Thani
Owner, Happy Tails
Sidebar and every person in its team are truly a remarkable bunch to work with and have become and indispensable asset to our business. The team ooze excellence in their craft, prioritise communication and excellent deadline management. I would and do recommend Sidebar a million times over.
David Jenkins
Founding Partner, Mickey Llew
In a world where digital presence matters more than ever, having the right partner is invaluable. The team at Sidebar have been nothing short of exceptional. The team possesses the powerful combination of creativity and design, technical proficiency, and structured execution. Their communication is proactive and professional, and I haven’t worried once about the delivery of our projects. I’ve worked with several design agencies in the past, and I can confidently say that Sidebar are, without a doubt, leaders in their field.
Clayton Redford
Chief Operating Officer, Moore JHB
I’ve engaged with Sidebar on various projects over the years to help with design and website development. Sidebar’s level of quality and attention to detail remain unmatched. Working with their team is an absolute pleasure, you feel like they just get your brand. Thank you Sidebar team!
Jeanné Olivier
Head of Search, Mickey Llew
