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Designed on the Water

Creativity without the commute. Why our floating studio gives you a competitive edge.

Most digital agencies operate from glass offices in city centres. We operate from the cut. Swanky Pixels is a floating digital studio that travels the canals and rivers of the UK. Currently moored in Oxfordshire, our unique setup keeps our overheads low, our ideas fresh, and our team agile.

We traded the corporate boardroom for the towpath because we believe creative work happens best in calm, inspiring environments—not stressful ones. This freedom allows us to focus entirely on what matters: building high-performance websites and cinematic video for our clients.

No Fluff. Just Pixels.

We don't believe in jargon, "guru" buzzwords, or expensive retainers that deliver nothing. Our philosophy is simple: Digital content should be an asset, not an expense.

  • Agile & Personal: You work directly with the people building your site, not a salesperson.

  • Green & Sustainable: Our studio leaves a light footprint. We champion low-carbon web design that loads fast and uses less energy.

  • Location Independent: While we love meeting clients in the Cotswolds and Oxford, our remote setup means we support brands from Cornwall to Scotland without missing a beat.

The Crew

We are a small, partner team. This means no "office politics"—just a shared obsession with doing good work.

Peter Haken

Creative Director & Lead Developer

The technical brain and the creative eye. Pete handles the web design, video production, and SEO strategy. He turns complex problems into clean code and stunning visuals. Off Duty: Ultra-runner, wildlife filmmaker, mutton-chop enthusiast, and navigator of the canal network.

Sally-Anne Platt

Research, Social & Logistics

The organiser who keeps the studio floating (literally and figuratively). Sallyanne handles market research, social media strategy, and keeps projects running on time. Off Duty: Forager of hedgerows, road-trip planner, blueberry muffin connoisseur, and the one who makes sure everything is organised.

Find Us on the Towpath

We are currently cruising the waterways of Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. Because our office moves, we can often come to you—whether that’s a strategy session at your HQ in Banbury or a filming day at your glamping site in the Cotswolds.

Ready to come aboard? Let’s discuss your project over a coffee (or a tea) on the water.

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